Casino Glossary

• Bonus

  Casino

  Something (most often money) given to a person as an incentive to sign up or play. Usually comes with qualifying conditions, e.g. playing a certain amount.

  See also: Cashable Bonus, Sticky Bonus, Non-cashable Bonus, Play Bonus

• Bonus Abuse

  Casino

  Taking advantage of bonus offers with the sole intention of making a profit.  Since players' true intentions are not known to anyone but themselves, the term has no rigorous definition. Some casinos use this vague term as an excuse to void players' winnings.

  See also: Advantage Player, Bonus, Promotion

• BR

  Casino

  Abbreviation for bankroll.

  See also: Bankroll

• Break-Even Point

  Casino

  The point at which a player is not losing overall.

• 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

• Buy in, Buy-in

  Casino

  1) Exchanging cash for chips;

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

• Camouflage

  Casino

  

  Any measures take to disguise what a gambler is doing, e.g. a blackjack card counter varying their bet size frequently. The main rule of any camouflage is to act like a gambler. Some card counters prefer to joke with their neighbors, dealers and pit boss to keep their attention away from what they are doing. They cheer when somebody wins Blackjack or a double card. They act nervous when there is a big bet on the table.

  It is considered among card counters that a pleasant personality and good social skills are a must for a good camouflage. They may act confused and intentionally make stupid mistakes that would later cover their strategic moves, and ask other players for hints. Others chat about card counting like this is something stupid to do while actually counting cards.

  Changing tables or switching to other games with minimal house edge, like Craps, Baccarat or Mini Baccarat, some Video Pokers, after a good win is also considered a part of a camouflage.

  Examples:

  What are your Blackjack counting camouflage techniques?

  Let's play Craps now as a camouflage.

  See also: Sharker, Sharper, or Cardsharp

• Card Sharp or Shark

  Casino

  An expert card player.

  See also: Triple Sharp

• Case

  Casino

  The last remaining card in the deck of a specific rank.

  Synonym: Corner Bet

• Cashable Bonus

  Casino

  A bonus that can be withdrawn together with the winnings after completing all wagering requirements. 

  Antonym: Non-cashable Bonus

  See also: Bonus, Promotion