A-Z of the most important casino terms
A-Z of the most important casino terms
Glossary: You should be familiar with these terms when playing in casinos.
Gambling terms and the terminology of casinos is a complex and extensive topic; just like the diverse range of games that are available there.
It is therefore possible that when visiting a land-based or online casino questions arise – especially if your knowledge is limited to common casino terms such as “rien ne va plus”.
But don’t give up hope: with the following “A-Z of casino terms”, you have a little helper on hand that can support you the next time you are not sure about something.
All In - A casino term that is used particularly for Poker and Roulette when the entire remaining game budget is placed on a single bet.
Bonus - A kind of gratuity in online casinos or casino games that is awarded or activated in different ways – including Free Games, deposit bonuses and vouchers.
Chips - The payment methods for many table games in land-based casinos or a range of online casinos that can be purchased with money.
Dealer - The dealer or croupier oversees the game in classic casino games and ensures conduct in accordance with the rules.
Eye in the Sky - Security and surveillance systems in land-based casinos.
Floorman/-woman - Employees of amusement arcades and casinos who oversee the tables, coordinate the table occupations and deal with problems that arise in the daily routine of a casino.
Gamble - This special function offered in many online slots or table games makes it possible to stake winnings again according to the “all or nothing” concept.
High Roller - A casino term for players who operate with high stakes and a high willingness to take risks.
Inside Bet - A bet placed on the inner section of the table in Roulette where single numbers are visible.
Jackpot - A prize pool that can be fixed, variable or dependent on bets – often with different jackpot levels such as mini, minor, major or grand.
Keno - A modern and fast type of numbers lottery originating in China with 80 numbers and 20 balls that has gained popularity around the world.
La Petite - This casino term describes the second-best hand that is possible in Baccarat.
Max Bet or Maximum Bet - The highest possible bet in a game usually set by casinos.
Omaha - A popular Poker variant that stems from Texas Hold’em.
Paytable - A summary table which can be found in the game’s menu that shows the value of cards or symbols, the minimum number of symbols required for a win as well as various functions.
Quads - Four of a kind in Poker. For example: AAAA or KKKK. A Quad can only be beaten by a higher-value Quad, a Straight Flush or a Royal Flush.
Random number generator - The random number generator (RNG) generates the symbol combinations that are newly created for every slot spin, which is essential for this type of game.
RTP - This casino term describes the payout ratio for games: the percentage of the initial bet that can on average be won back over a longer period of time.
Session - The duration of a period of play without a break. The length of a session can be limited in online casinos.
Side Bets - In casino terminology, this means a bet that can be placed in addition to the main game. It is particularly common in Blackjack games.
Texas Hold’em - The most common Poker variant which is mainly down to the fact that this game is played at professional Poker tournaments like the “World Series of Poker”.
Under the Gun - That’s what the person is called who is seated directly next to the Big Blind in Poker.
Volatility - An important casino term that describes the variance of the win frequency and the win amount. Games with lower volatility generate winnings relatively often, but they are on average rather low. Games with high volatility produce higher winnings on average, but less often. This term is commonly used for slot games.
Whale - This is what wealthy players who are willing to bet high are called.
X - Come again? We don’t know any casino terms with this letter.😉
Yo - The number 11 (Yo Eleven) in the game Craps.
We hope you enjoyed our little journey through the world of casino terminology. If you want to learn more about casino terms, you will find even more specific explanations here:
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