ACE
The highest card in each of the four suits in a standard
deck of 52 cards. In Blackjack, it can count as 1 or 11.
ACE-DEUCE
In CRAPS, the two-dice combination of 1 and 2.
ACTION
Total amount of money wagered in a game.
AHEAD
Winning phase 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.
