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Walking into a casino can feel like entering a foreign country where everyone speaks a completely different language.
Before sitting down at a high-stakes table, you should familiarize yourself with these common phrases.
Basic Betting and Money Slang
A 'bankroll' is the total amount of money you have specifically set aside for your gambling session.
If someone refers to a 'whale,' they are talking about an incredibly wealthy player who bets massive amounts.
A 'marker' is basically an IOU or a line of credit extended by the casino'Action' refers to the total amount of money wagered over a specific period'Vig' or 'Vigorish' is the fee the house takes on certain bets
Important Phrases for Specific Games
At the blackjack table, a 'hard hand' is any hand that does not contain an Ace acting as an 11.
For slot machines, a 'loose' machine is one that supposedly pays out more frequently than others.
Slang WordContextMeaningEye in the SkySecurityThe network of cameras watching the floorEdgeMathematicsThe casino's statistical advantage
While it seems overwhelming at first, you will pick up this vocabulary very quickly once you start playing.