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.
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