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Casino Glossary

  • Catching Cards

    Casino

    Being dealt the cards a player needs to win.

  • Double-Zero Wheel

    Roulette

    A wheel which has the 38 numbers used for the American version of roulette.

  • High Card

    Video Poker

    An ace or a face card (but not the 10) in video poker.

  • Overpair

    Poker

    A pair higher in rank than the highest card on the board.

  • Deal/Draw Button

    Video Poker

    A button to get new cards for discarded ones or to start a new hand.

  • Four-Card Straight Flush

    Video Poker

    Four cards that can potentially make a straight, a flush or a straight flush, e.g. J1098 (open ended) or J1087 (inside).

  • Rag

    Poker

    A low card of no use to the player.

  • Slot Tournament

    Slots

    A tournament played on specially programmed machines. Usually a free promotion offered by casinos.

  • Taking the Odds

    Craps

    A bet that can be made on either the pass line or come bet after a point has been established. The best craps bet, as the house has no advantage over the player.

    See also: Laying the Odds

  • Pass

    Poker

    Fold one's hand.

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