Casino Glossary

• Natural

  BlackjackCraps

  1) In blackjack, a hand totaling 21 using the first two cards dealt;

  2) In bacarrat, a total of 9 (natural 9) or 8 (natural 8) with two cards;

  3) In craps, a roll of 7 or 11 on the come-out roll.

• Nina from Pasadena

  Craps

  Slang for the number 9. Often shortened to Nina.

• Numbers

  Craps

  In craps, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10.

• Odds Bets

  Craps

  After a point has been established, an amount can be wagered on the pass and don't pass bets. After a come or don't come bet is made, odds bets can be placed on them too.

• Odds Off

  Craps

  During a come-out roll, odds bets from the previous round neither win or lose when they are "off". Players can request that odds be "on"/"working" or "off"/"not working" at any time.

• One Roll Bets

  Craps

  A bet that wins or loses on the next roll.

• Outside Numbers

  Craps

  An expression for 4, 5, 9 and 10, as opposed to the inside numbers (5, 6, 8 and 9).

• Outstanding in your Field

  Craps

  A bet that the next roll will be a 12.

• Pair of Aces in the Wrong Places

  Craps

  A roll of 2, also known as snake eyes.

• Pass Line Bet

  Craps

  The most common craps bet. Wins immediately if a 7 or 11 is rolled; loses on a 2, 3 or 12; otherwise wins if the number rolled is rolled again before a 7.