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  • Double Double Bonus Video Poker

    Video Poker

    A variation of Jacks or Better that offers bonuses for various 4-of-a-kinds, particularly with specific kickers.

  • Bonus Jacks+ Video poker

    Video Poker

    A video poker game that pays two credits for two pair and 400 for four aces.

  • Drawn Out

    Poker

    Beaten by a hand that improved.

  • Standoff, same as Tie or Push

    Blackjack

    An outcome where a player's bet is neither won or lost, i.e. when the player has the same (non-busting) total as the dealer.

    Synonym: Push or Tie

  • Round

    Poker

    A period of betting after a certain number of cards have been dealt out. In tournaments, a (usually timed) period of play.

  • Kicker

    PokerVideo Poker

    1) In a draw poker game, an odd high card held that doesn’t contribute to a straight or a flush, usually an ace or a king;

    2) In poker, a card used to decide the winner on hands that are otherwise tied. E.g a pair of kings with an queen beats a pair of kings with a jack. In video poker, the card may affect a jackpot payout.

  • Single Number Bet

    Roulette

    A bet on a single number. Pays 35 to 1.

  • Baby

    HiLo

    A low card, especially a 5 or less, useful for making a low hand.

  • Hot Table

    Craps

    A table where the players are winning.

  • Buy in, Buy-in

    Casino

    1) Exchanging cash for chips;

    2) In some games, the minimum amount required to play.

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