Casino Glossary

• Passé

  Roulette

  A bet on the number 19-36.

• Pat Hand

  BlackjackPoker

  1) In draw poker, a strong hand which doesn't need any more cards;

  2) In blackjack, a hand where the player should take no more cards (hard 17 or higher).

• Payback Percentage

  Slots

  The long-term percentage of money played on a slot machine that is paid back out to players.

• Payline

  Slots

  The line on a slot machine which winning symbols must be on. Modern machines can have multiple paylines.

• Payoff

  Casino

  The amount a player wins.

• Payout

  Casino

  The amount a player wins.

• Payout or Pay Table

  SlotsVideo Poker

  A table which explains how a player can win and how much the winnings are.

• Payout Percentage

  Casino

  The long-term percentage of money played on a slot machine that is paid back out to players.

• Paytable-pays

  Slots

  A schedule detailing the payouts for all winning combinations.

• Penalty Card

  PokerVideo Poker

  A card that, if discarded, reduces the chance of making one type of winning hand. E.g. If a player is dealt KQJ105, all of the same suit, and discarded the 5, it makes a flush less likely.