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Casino Glossary

  • Barred

    Casino

    Not allowed to enter a casino due to past bad or criminal behavior.

  • Short Stack

    Casino

    A player who has less money on the table than others, particularly in poker.

    See also: Chip, Chips

  • House Rules

    Casino

    The rules established and enforced by the casino.

  • Table Hold

    Casino

    The amount of money won by the casino at a table game during an eight-hour shift.

  • Double Bet

    Casino

    A bet that is twice as large as a player's usual amount.

  • VIP

    Casino

    Acronym for very important person.

    See also: High Roller

  • Break-Even Point

    Casino

    The point at which a player is not losing overall.

  • IVT

    Casino

    Acronym for Interactive Video Terminals.

  • Void

    Casino

    A bet is canceled.

  • Bug

    Casino

    A limited kind of wild card. In pai gow, it can only be an ace or complete a flush or straight.

    Synonym: Joker

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