| THE TOTE AT BRITISH RACE TRACKS Early demonstration of the mechanism behind horse racing's tote betting system. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7542 |
| Catalog #: | 504552 | |
| Clip Number: | 504552-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 58 Q | |
| Timecode: | 01:49:08 - 01:51:28 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1940 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMPUTERS: Misc. GAMBLING: Horse Racing INVENTIONS: Mechanical LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | THE TOTE AT BRITISH RACE TRACKS Early demonstration of the mechanism behind horse racing's tote betting system. Shots of Tote (Totaliser) board in operation at horse racing track. Shots of people placing their bets at the tote both. CU of hand of operator working the keys of the tote machine, entering the bets. Shots of the totaliser machine. A man replaces part of the machine. Closer shots of parts of the machine. Shots of tote board outside. More shots of people placing bets on the tote. A man explains that this was a first miniature demonstration of the working of the tote system that it was hoped would be extended to other courses. (parimutual betting) The Tote is a system of gambling on a race course without using the book makers. | |
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