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Bookies Hand Signals. Tic Tac is an old bookmaking term where hand gestures would be used to translate odds/prices around the betting ring. The signals for the bets are all coordinated by hand gestures and often the guys calling the odds would wear white gloves to allow them to stand out a little more and also make the movements easier to see.
OddsSlangGestureEvsStraight up / Levels, you devils! / Major ...Extend forefingers on each hand, move up ...11/10TipsBring opened hands together, tips of ...5/4WristRight hand on left wrist11/8Up the armMove right hand up left arm, from wrist ...Oct 2, 2017 · We have a new student at Toy School. Welcome Avery! Addy and Maya may not be so happy about the new kid in class. The new girl is a bit of a know it all. The...
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There's a silly student at our pretend Toy School today. His name is Mr. Jason! The only way he can leave the pretend class is to win a classroom challenge. ...
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- The Origins of Tic-Tac
- The Function of Tic-Tac
- Common Tic-Tac Signals
- The Role of Tic-Tac in Betting
- The Decline of Tic-Tac
- Conclusion
Tic-tac has a long history, dating back to the late 19th century. In a 1937 interview, Charles Adamson, a retired bookmaker from Ashford, Middlesex, claimed that he and his brother Jack invented the Tic-tac system in 1888. They created it to communicate quickly and clearly across the noisy racecourses.
Tic-tac hand signals were used for several purposes: 1. Setting Odds:Bookmakers signaled the odds they were offering on a horse. 2. Adjusting Bets:They could quickly change the odds based on incoming bets. 3. Relaying Information:Bookmakers, often working in teams, used the signals to share important information like large bets or changes in odds. ...
Bookmakers wore bright white gloves to make their hand movements more visible. Here are some common Tic-tac signals and their meanings: 1. Odds of 9/4 (“top of the head”):Both hands touching the top of the head. 2. Odds of 2/1 (“bottle”):Right hand touches the nose. 3. Odds of 10/1 (“cockle” or “net”):Fists together with the right-hand thumb protru...
Tic-tac allowed bookmakers to keep their odds consistent with competitors, preventing punters from exploiting differences. If one bookmaker received a large bet, they could signal others to adjust their odds accordingly.
With mobile technology, the need for hand signals has decreased. By 1999, only a few practitioners, such as Micky ‘Hokey’ Stuart, Billie Brown, and Rocky Roberts, were still using Tic-tac on southern UK tracks. Despite this decline, many of the terms and some signals remain in use today, preserving a link to the past.
Tic-tac hand signals are a unique part of British horse racing history. While modern technology has reduced their use, the signals and the terms associated with them remain an interesting aspect of the sport’s heritage. Understanding Tic-tac offers a glimpse into the traditional methods bookmakers used to manage their bets and maintain fair play on...
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May 17, 2017 · Bookmakers have their very own language. It is known as Tic-Tac and refers to a set of hand signals used to communicate the odds of each bet. They were originally used on race tracks as a secret method of communication between bookies that the punters (players) would not understand. Nowadays we have uncovered the meaning of the gestures and we ...
