Casino Term Dictionary
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Casino and Gambling Terms
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Raise - in poker, a player raises by matching the previous bet and then betting more, to increase the stake for remaining players.
Rake - the money that the casino charges for each hand of poker. It is usually a percentage (5-10%) or flat fee that is taken from the pot after each round of betting.
Rank - the worth of a set of cards.
Real Account: a casino account on which you play for, and win, real money.
Reels - a wheel inside a slot machine window on which the slot machine symbols are printed. There are usually three or five per machine.
Register - to sign up for a new account, submit your details.
Right Bettor - a person betting on the Pass Line.
Ring Game - a regular poker game rather than a tournament. Can be referred to as a live game because actual money is used rather than chips.
RNG - the random number generator, which is a computer chip inside a slot machine. It is constantly generating thousands of numbers every second.
Royal Flush - in poker, an ace-high straight flush; the best possible hand.
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Seven-Out - rolling a seven after the point has been established, thus losing the bet.
Shooter - the person rolling the dice.
Singleton - in poker, a card that is the only one of its rank.
Slot Schedule - the details usually at the top of a slot machine detailing the type of machine, denomination, and payout details.
SnakeEyes - in craps, when you roll a two.
Soft Hand - a hand in blackjack that contains an ace counted as eleven.
Split Bet - a combination bet across two numbers on the inside of the roulette table.
Spot - any number from 1 to 80 that a player selects on a keno ticket. It also refers to the number of numbers that are marked on a ticket.
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) - one of the best ways to protect data online, SSL creates a secure closed connection between a client and a server.
Stand - to refrain from taking another card.
Straight - in poker, a hand consisting of five cards of consecutive ranks.
Straight Flush - in poker, a hand consisting of five cards of consecutive ranks of the same suit.
Stud Poker - a poker game with no draw.
Surrender - in blackjack, to give up half your wager before the hand is complete, for the privilege of not playing out a hand, thus saving half the wager. In roulette, you effectively lose only half on an even-money bet when the ball lands on 0.
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Terms and Conditions - The rules by which the casino operates.
Three Of A Kind - three cards of the same rank.
Trips - in poker, three of a kind.
Two Pair - in poker, a hand consisting of two sets of pairs and a singleton.
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Upcard - the dealer’s exposed card that is face-up for all the players to see before they play their hands.
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Wagering Requirements: Most casinos have wagering requirements for any free money and match bonuses, which must be met before you can cash-in.
Web Wallet: An online account - run by an independent financial service provider - which allows you to purchase online, quickly and safely.
Wild Card - a joker or other card that can be used as any other card to complete your hand.
Working - dice term meaning that the bets are in place.
World Bet - a one-roll dice bet on the horn including the seven.
Wrong Bettor - a dice player who bets on the Don't Pass Line.
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