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  • High-Low Bet

    CrapsRoulette

    In roulette, an even-money bet on either 1-18 (low) or 19-36 (high). In craps, a one-time bet on the 2 and 12 on the next roll.

  • Hit

    Blackjack

    A player decision to take another card in blackjack. Also the card received.

  • Hit and Run Winner Strategy

    Slots

    According to this strategy, a bettor should not keep playing a machine after a big win.

  • Hit Frequency

    Slots

    Percentage of wins a machine gives. Assuming the same payout percentage, a machine with a lower hit frequency will give small wins less often and big wins more often than one with a high frequency.

  • Hit with the Deck

    Casino

    Deal great cards to a player over and over again.

  • Hold Button

    Video Poker

    The button a player presses to keep, rather than discard, a card.

  • Hold Percentage

    Slots

    Percentage of money kept by the casino in the long run.

  • Hold’em

    Poker

    A popular poker variant in which each player makes a hand from their two down cards and five community cards that anyone can use.

    Synonym: Texas Holdem

  • Hold/Re-Spin Bonus Slot

    Slots

    This holds the reels that triggered the bonus, while the remaining reels are spun again, giving the opportunity to win more credits.

  • Holding Your Own

    Casino

    Not winning or losing, but staying more or less even.

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