ACE

The highest card in each of the four suits in a standard deck of 52 cards. In Blackjack, can count as 1 or 11. In CRAPS, the single spot on a die.

ACE-DEUCE

In CRAPS, the two-dice combination of 1 and 2.

ACTION

Total amount of money wagered in a game.

AHEAD

Winning during any session of play.

ALL ACROSS

In CRAPS, a bet that covers all the box numbers, (Across the Board).

BACKBOARD

In CRAPS, the side of the table farthest away from the shooter, where dice are thrown.

BACK LINE

In CRAPS, the DON'T PASS and the DON'T COME areas on the table layout.

BANK

The HOUSE money in any given game.

BEST BET

Odds are better for the player in any gambling game.

BET

Any wager placed by players in any gambling game.

BET THE LIMIT

Wager most money allowed.

BIRD CAGE

Machine that draws KENO numbers.

BLACK

In ROULETTE, 18 numbers colored in black.

BLACKJACK

In BLACKJACK, a natural 21.

BOX CARS

In CRAPS, two dice combination of 6 - 6.

BOX NUMBERS

In CRAPS, numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10. Also known as PLACE NUMBERS.

BREAKING HAND

In BLACKJACK, any two-card hand that can exceed 21 with one more card drawn.

BUST

In BLACKJACK, to go over 21, to GO BROKE.

CAGE

Area where all money and chips are stored.

CASH IN

Exchange chips for cash at the cage.

CATCH A NUMBER

In KENO, select any winning number.

COLUMN BET

In Roulette, bet on twelve numbers lined up in a column on the table layout.

COME BET

In CRAPS, bet in COME area made after the shooter has established a point.

COME OUT

In CRAPS, first roll of the dice by the shooter.

CRAPS

In CRAPS, numbers 2, 3, and 12.

CRAP OUT

In CRAPS, to throw any CRAPS on the COME OUT roll. Also, rolling a '7' before the point.

CROUPLER

In Roulette, French name for the dealer.

DEUCE

Shorthand named for the number 2.

DON'T COME

In CRAPS, bet placed in the DON'T COME area, exact opposite of the COME BET.

DON'T PASS

In CRAPS, a bet against the Shooter.

Double Down

In BLACKJACK, double your bet on first two cards dealt.

EASY

In CRAPS, roll of dice which the two-dice combinations of 4, 6, 8, 10, are rolled other than pairs.

EVEN MONEY

A winning bet payoff equal to the original amount wagered.

FACE CARD

Any King, Queen, or Jack in a deck.

FIELD

In CRAPS, numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

FIELD BET

In CRAPS, a bet on the FIELD numbers.

FIRST BASE

In BLACKJACK, first position at the table to the let of the dealer.

FLAT BET

Any bet that pays off at even money.

FLUSH

A hand with any five cards of the same suit.

FOUR OF A KIND

Any four cards the same.

FRONT LINE

In CRAPS, a bet on the Pass Line or COME.

FULL HOUSE

Any hand with three of a kind combined with any other pair.

HARDWAYS

In CRAPS, 2+2, 3+3, 4+4, and 5+5.

HIGH-LOW

In CRAPS, ONE-ROLL bet either 2 or 12.

HIGH ROLLER

Any gambler who bets a lot of money.

HIT

In BLACKJACK, to ask for another card.

HOUSE

Any casino where gambling is offered.

HOUSE LIMIT

The most the HOUSE allows you to bet.

HOUSE NUMBERS

In Roulette, the 0 and 00.

HOUSE PERCENTAGE

By virtue of the rules, the HOUSE takes in as income. Same as HOUSE EDGE.

INSURANCE

In BLACKJACK, bet made to protect your hand against dealer's BLACKJACK.

IN THE HOLE

Losing during any session.

JACKPOT

Top prize on SLOT, VIDEO POKER and KENO.

KENO BOARD

Big illuminated panel, on which numbers drawn in KENO, are displayed.

LAYOUT

Design printed on felt table.

LET IT RIDE

After winning, leaving it on the table for the next bet. Also, PRESSING the bet.

LINE BET

In Craps, a bet on the Pass Line.

NATURAL

In BLACKJACK, a 21 on the first two cards. In CRAPS, a 7 on the COME OUT roll. In BACCARAT, a two-card total of 8 or 9.

NO DICE

In CRAPS, when dice bounce over the table.

ODDS

The mathematical likelihood that a certain event will or will not occur. In CRAPS, an extra bet in addition to the original bet.

ODDS ON

In CRAPS, leave odds in action on the COME OUT roll.

OFF

In CRAPS, any be a player has suspended.

ONE ROLL BETS

In CRAPS, any bet which wins or loses on a single roll of the dice.

PAIR

In any game, two of the same.

PASS

In CRAPS, a win on the Pass Line.

PASS LINE

In CRAPS, front line, RIGHT WAY bet.

PAYLINE

A line on SLOT MACHINE windows to determine a winner a winning must line up.

PAYOFF

The return on a winning wager.

PAYOFF ODDS

Odds at which bets are paid off.

PERCENTAGE

Amount of your bet HOUSE keeps by paying you at less that true odds when you win.

PICTURE CARD

Any King, Queen, or Jack in the deck.

PIT

Area in casino, collection of table games. Off limits to all but casino personnel.

PIT BOSS

Person who supervises all games.

PLACE BET

In CRAPS, a bet on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10.

POINT

In CRAPS, numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10, when rolled following the COME OUT roll.

PRESS A BET

To increase size of a bet. Often done after a win by the amount of that win.

PROPOSITION BET

In CRAPS, any bet other that PASS, DON'T PASS, COME, and DON'T COME.

PUSH

In BLACKJACK, a tied hand - no win and no loss.

RACK

A storage device to hold gaming chips or slot tokens.

RED

In Roulette, eighteen numbers in red.

ROYAL FLUSH

A hand of 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace, all of the same suit.

SEVEN OUT

In CRAPS, to roll a '7' after the POINT had been established, shooter loses.

Shooter

In CRAPS, person rolling the dice.

SIX and OVER

In BLACKJACK, a hand of six or more cards totaling 21 or less. In some casinos an automatic win often paying 2 to 1.

SNAKE EYES

In CRAPS, two dice of 1 and 1.

SOFT HAND

In BLACKJACK, any two-card combination of an ace and any card other than a 10-value or face care. Ace counts as either 1 or 11.

SPLIT

In BLACKJACK, to divide any first two cards of the same value into separate hands.

SPLIT BET

In Roulette, placing a chip on the line between two numbers.

STAKE

Amount of money you allocate to any gambling session.

STAND

In BLACKJACK, to decline any more cards.

STICKMAN

In CRAPS, the person who wields the stick.

STIFF

In BLACKJACK, two cards totaling 12-16.

STRAIGHT

A hand of five cards of consecutive value, such as 7, 8, 9, 10, and Jack.

STRAIGHT ROYAL FLUSH

Five cards constituting a ROYAL FLUSH lined up in sequence, 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace.

SUCKER BET

Any bet with bad odds, and getting a win is almost impossible.

THIRD BASE

In BLACKJACK, the last position on the table, the last to receive a card.

TOKE

A tip for the dealer.

VIGORISH

Commission paid by players to the HOUSE.

WORKING

In CRAPS, any bet which had been called OFF buy now wants back in action.