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  • Instant play or Flash version

    Casino

    A browser version of software that doesn't need to be download to enable play in an online casino.

    Synonym: Flash

  • Three-Card Monte

    Casino

    A classic three-card game in which the player tries to pick out a specified card after three cards are placed face down and moved around.

  • Ticket

    Casino

    Another word for a card.

  • Black

    Casino

    The standard color of $100 casino chips.

    See also: Red, Green

  • Juice

    Casino

    The house commission. Also known as vig or vigorish.

    Synonym: Vig., Vigorish

  • Handle

    Casino

    The total amount of money bet in a casino.

  • Grinder

    Casino


    A player who consistently makes small bets and/or takes minimal risk while playing. In some games, such as poker, this strategy may lead to small but consistent winnings. When thinking systematically about the game and trying to improve the way they play, grinders may accumulate some capital slowly but steadily. Hardcore poker grinders may show high levels of skill and control and use poker as a source of income. In other games, e.g. Craps, grinding leads to an overall loss over time.

    Some people consider grinding a boring playing method, which does not provide enough monetary reward. For others, it is a relatively cheap and easy way to relax and maybe even to make a nice little profit. Please see the list of casinos that also have poker rooms.

    Antonym: High Roller

  • Encryption

    Casino

    A security measure taken by online casinos to protect data from hackers.

    See also: Sharker, Sharper, or Cardsharp

  • Quarters

    Casino

    Slang for $25 chips.

  • Down to the Felt

    CasinoPoker

    Down to the felt: an expression for a player with very little money left.

    See also: Circle

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