Find
below some frequently used language or terms inside a casino.
Knowing these terms will certainly help you enjoy casino
games and this information will make your gaming experience
more enjoyable. Enhance your winnings by understanding the
oft used casino lingo by casino employees to enjoy more
your favorite casino games.
Coupons
Redeemable for nearly everything from a free meal to a free pull on a slot machine (ask the hotel whether it has a coupon book or what is commonly called - Fun Book).
Shooter
A casino gambler who is rolling the dice on a craps table.
Pit boss
The person who oversees numerous casino table dealers.
Casino boss
The person who oversees the entire casino.
Limit
The minimum or maximum bet accepted at a gambling table, established by the house.
Shoe
A container from which several decks of cards are dealt on the baccarat and blackjack tables, meaning the casino dealer slides the cards out of the "shoe".
Toke
Tip or gratuity.
Comp
Short for free or complimentary
RFB comp
Casino credit rating or appreciation shown to customers by offering free room, food and beverage (RFB) during a hotel stay.
In red
A comped customer's name usually appears "in red" on a maitre d's reservation chart.
High roller
A casino customer with the reputation of wagering large sums of money in the casino.
Marker
An IOU owed the casino by a casino gambler allowed by the hotel to play on credit.
Stickman
The casino dealer who moves the dice around on a craps table with a hook-shaped stick.
Drop box
A locked box located on live gambling tables where casino dealers deposit paper money.
Boxman
The craps table dealer who sits over the drop box and supervises casino bets and payoffs.
Spoon
One device used by slot machine cheaters.
Eye in the sky
A one-way mirror surveillance in the casino area to watch the casino action to prevent cheating by players or dealers.
