Casino Glossary

• Aggregate Limit

  Casino

  The maximum total amount the casino will pay out on one round of play at a single table.

• Aggregate Winnings

  Casino

  Total amount won.

  Synonym: Gross Winnings

• Aggressive Play

  Casino

  A playing style in which the player bets or raises more than usual.

  See also: Basic Strategy

• All American Video Poker

  Casino GameVideo Poker

  A video poker game similar to Jacks or Better, but with a different payout structure.

• All or Nothing

  Keno

  A keno ticket that only wins when all the picked numbers are drawn.

• All the Spots We Got

  Craps

  A craps roll of 12, i.e. each die comes up 6. Also known as boxcars.

• Allowed Games

  CasinoCasino Game

  Games that are allowed to be played for bonus wagering purposes. All the bets made at these games count towards wagering requirements, but they may contribute a different percent, depending on the game type. 

  Antonym: Restricted Games

  See also: Wagering Requirements, Contribution

• American Roulette

  Casino GameRoulette

  One of two versions of roulette, which has the numbers 1-36, 0 and 00, as opposed to the European version, which has no 00. Adding the 00 doubles the house advantage.

• Anchor

  Blackjack

  The player seated at the dealer's furthest right at a blackjack table, and therefore the last to act before the dealer. Also called third base.

  See also: Dealer

• Ante

  Poker

  A compulsory bet in some poker games, e.g. stud.