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  • Hold/Re-Spin Bonus Slot

    Slots

    This holds the reels that triggered the bonus, while the remaining reels are spun again, giving the opportunity to win more credits.

  • Denomination

    SlotsVideo Poker

    The value of a credit. Most machines offer a choice of denomination.

  • Big Bet

    Casino

    In limit poker games in casinos, the larger of two fixed amounts that can be bet.

    Synonym: Bet Max

  • Onesies

    Slots

    A term for a slot player who bets the minimum on each spin, foregoing the chance to win the biggest jackpots.

  • Secondary Jackpots for Progressives

    Slots

    A jackpot that, like the main progressive jackpot, continues to build. It is smaller than the main jackpot, but awarded more frequently.

  • Gambling

    Casino

    Risking money in a game in an attempt to win money.

  • Pit Boss

    Casino

    A supervisor in charge of a pit. Also known as a pit manager.

  • Gutshot

    Poker

    A draw to an inside straight, where only a card of one rank will make the straight, e.g. 6432, needing a 5 and only a 5.

  • Pair of Aces in the Wrong Places

    Craps

    A roll of 2, also known as snake eyes.

  • Double for Less

    Blackjack

    Doubling down for an additional amount less than the original bet.

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