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  • Laying the Odds

    Craps

    An additional bet associated with a don't pass bet. Always pays true odds, but always less than 1 to 1.

    See also: Taking the Odds

  • Symbols

    Slots

    The images on the reels (or video display) of a slot machine used to determine whether a player wins or loses.

  • Exposure

    Casino

    The amount of money a player is risking.

  • Aces with a Kicker

    Video Poker

    Four aces with a specific kicker awards a bonus.

  • Combination Way Ticket

    Keno

    A keno ticket in which a group of numbers are combined several ways.

  • Sucker Bet

    Casino

    A terrible bet for the gambler. E.g. the field bet in craps.

  • Double Inside Straight Flush

    Video Poker

    Three cards for a straight flush with two inside gaps, e.g. 965 of clubs.

  • Transversale Simple

    Roulette

    French term for a bet on three number in one of the 12 rows. Pays 11 to 1. Also known as a row or street bet.

    Synonym: Street Bet

  • Hold Button

    Video Poker

    The button a player presses to keep, rather than discard, a card.

  • Seven Card Stud Poker Game

    Poker

    A version of poker where the player receives two cards face down, four exposed, and then a final one face down. The best five card hand made from these seven cards wins.

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