Casino Glossary

• Manque

  Roulette

  A bet on the numbers 1-18.

• Bonus Multiplier Slots

  Slots

  A slot machine that rewards playing the maximum amount on a spin by multiplying jackpot payouts.

  Synonym: Bonus Multiplier or Wild Slots

• Quatre

  Roulette

  French term for a bet on four numbers. Quatre premier: a bet on 1, 2, 3 and 4.

• American Roulette

  Casino GameRoulette

  One of two versions of roulette, which has the numbers 1-36, 0 and 00, as opposed to the European version, which has no 00. Adding the 00 doubles the house advantage.

• eCOGRA

  Casino

  Acronym for e-Commerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance, a London-based organization involved in assuring fair and responsible gambling.

• 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).

• Wager

  Casino

  
  

  1. An agreement or pledge to pay an amount of money as a result of the outcome of an unsettled matter. An amount staked on the outcome of such a matter or event. The act of betting. A bet. A stake. A gamble. Money that is risked for a possible monetary gain.

  Examples:

  He placed a wager on a soccer game.

  I have a wager on that horse.

  What's your wager?

  You can make your wagers online or by phone.

  The wager for this promotion is 25 times deposit plus bonus.

  2. To wager means to bet or to risk something, most often money, on the outcome of an unsettled matter, contest, event, etc.

  Examples:

  He wagered $3000 on Blackjack last night.

   

  You need to wager a bonus 40 times before you can withdraw your winnings.

   

  How much more do I have to wager to complete the bonus requirements?

  Synonym: Bet

• Expert Strategy

  Video Poker

  The best strategy of keeping or discarding cards to maximize a player's long-term winnings (not each hand in isolation). This varies from game to game.

• First Base

  Blackjack

  The leftmost (from the dealer's viewpoint) player-occupied position in a blackjack table. This player acts first.

• Wagering Requirements

  Casino

  Conditions that must be met in order for a player to receive a bonus offered by the casino. E.g. betting a total of $1000 within 30 days.