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  • Singleton

    Poker

    The only card of a particular rank.

  • Dominate

    Poker

    A hand that has a much better initial chance of winning than another. E.g. in hold'em, AK vs A9 or QQ vs 77.

  • Score

    Casino

    Win a lot of money.

  • Buy a Feature Slot

    Slots

    A slot machine in which more features and bonuses become available when multiple coins are played on a spin.

  • One-Armed Bandit

    Slots

    An older term for a slot machine.

  • Triple Sharp

    Casino

    The best of the sharps, i.e. the greatest professional gamblers.

    See also: Card Sharp or Shark

  • Bankroll

    Casino

    The total amount a player has available for gambling.

  • Bicycle Wheel

    Poker

    A hand of A2345, which is a straight and, in most lowball games, the best possible low hand.

  • Play the Board

    Poker

    A player uses all five community cards to make their hand, since their hole cards are useless.

  • Net Winnings

    Casino

    Actual profit after deducting what the player wagered of their own money.

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