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Beginners Luck
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The belief that a person playing for the first time will be lucky. Some people think that a novice players do not feel the pressure of the game, this is why they win more easily than the experts. Others think that this belief in beginner's lick is based on the confirmation bias: winnings are usually well remembered, while losses tend to be forgotten. The game experts might believe in the beginner's luck because they have experienced some good winnings when they just started playing. Those people who were less fortunate at the beginning have probably lost their interest in the casino games.
Beginner's luck tends to expire pretty quickly once the player gets more experience with the game. They say, it is only a gift of support that is given once to a beginner of a new experience.
Synonym: Honeymoon Period
Belly Buster
PokerAnother poker term for a draw to an inside straight. E.g. a hand of KQJ9, which needs a 10.
Bet
Bet Max
SlotsVideo PokerThe maximum amount that can be bet on a play or spin. Casinos offer the best payouts to encourage betting the max.
Synonym: Big Bet
Antonym: Bet One
See also: Betting Limits
Bet One
SlotsVideo PokerBetting the minimum for each play or spin. Maximizes how long one plays, but eliminates the chance of winning the biggest jackpots.
Antonym: Bet Max
Bet Sizing
PokerBetting an amount that, in a particular situation, places opponents at a disadvantage and liable to make mistakes.
See also: Playing Strategy
Bet Spread
Betting Handle
CasinoThe total amount of money bet in a casino during a session.
Betting Limits
CasinoThe minimum and maximum amount of a single player bet (though a player can often play on more than one spot). This varies from table to table at the casino's discretion.
Betting Right
CrapsPlacing pass line and/or come bets, the usual way players bet. Often seen (erroneously) as playing "against" the house.
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