Casino Definitions:

Below are definitions of some difficult words used in casinos.

Ante: In card games, a bet required, to begin a hand.

Arm: A term used in the game of craps to denote a player who is so skilled at throwing the dice that they are able to alter the conventional odds of the game

Basic Strategy: The entire set of optimal plays for any given blackjack hand as determined by computer simulation. Varies slightly under different rule conditions and different numbers of decks. Must be memorized before advancing to card counting.

Croupier: The dealer in the baccarat game. A French word. Also known as Caller, or Dealer.

Even Money: A player's risk and win are the same. Ex: Wagering $1 to win $1.

Flop: In poker games where five community cards are dealt. The first three of these cards are dealt face up, all at once, and are called the flop.

House: The casino and its games.

I-Slots: Multi-reel, multi-line slot games with animated video clips, interactive bonus rounds and storylines that unfold over the course of the game. A player's skill controls the outcome of each round.

Insurance: In blackjack, a bet that can be made when a dealer shows an ace as an upcard. This bet wins if the dealer has a blackjack.

Moneyline: The amount you must bet to win 100 or the amount you win if you bet 100. Also: A wager where no pointspread is involved.

RNG: Random Number Generator - a computational device that generates a sequence of numbers or symbols that lack any pattern.

Skin: A dollar

Surrender: In blackjack, an option that allows a player to give up half of the bet placed. The player turns in his cards and the hand is finished.

Table Games: Any game that is normally played at a table in a walk-in (land-based) casino. Examples: Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Let-it-Ride, Red Dog, Roulette, and War

Upcard: In blackjack, the dealer's card that is face-up for all players to see before playing hands.

Video Slots: Electronic slot machines that are run by computer software. All online slots qualify as being video slots.

Web Wallet: A secure software tool for managing a player's online banking transactions.
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