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.
Common Financial Terms in the Casino
Your 'bankroll' is your gaming budget, and protecting it should be your top priority.
A 'high roller' or 'whale' is a VIP gambler who wagers tens of thousands of dollars per hand.
- 'Flat betting' means wagering the exact same amount on every single hand
- 'Chasing' is the dangerous habit of increasing bets to win back lost money
- 'Drop' is the total cash exchanged for chips at a specific table
Slang Used at the Tables and Slots
When playing 21, the term 'bust' indicates that a hand has gone over the maximum limit and lost.
At the craps table, rolling a seven after the point is established is known as 'sevening out'.
| Term | Game | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Shoe | Blackjack/Baccarat | The box that holds the decks of cards |
| Pit Boss | All Table Games | The supervisor monitoring a group of tables |
While it seems overwhelming at first, you will pick up this vocabulary very quickly once you start playing.
