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Better information requiring strategy to make switch? (3-3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tic-tac

'better information' is the definition.
(system of signs used to communicate betting odds)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for tic-tac that I've seen before include "Racecourse bookmakers' signalling system" , "Bookies'' system of arm signals" , "Bookmaker's arm signals" , "Racecourse bookmakers' telegraphy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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