http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Glossary for playing in online casinos 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Action 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The amount of money gambled (put into action) by a player, the placing of money into the pot. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Active Player 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A player still in the pot, one who is still in play. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Aggregate Limit 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Total payout liability of the casino during any one game. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Aggregate Winnings 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Total winnings. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Alpo 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A dog or underdog, the player considered the least likely to win. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Ante 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A bet required to begin a hand in card games. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Baccarat 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Punto Banco, a table game using 6 or 8 decks of cards, similar to Chemin De Fer. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Banker 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The dealer In card games. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bankroll 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The total gambling balance available for the player. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bet 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Wager webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bet Spread 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The ratio between the maximum and minimum bet size. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Betting Limits 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z In a table game, the minimum and maximum amounts of money that a player can wager on one bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bingo 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Bingo players buy cards with numbers on them in a 5 x 5 grid corresponding to the five letters in the word B-I-N-G-O. Numbers such as B-2 or 0-68 are then drawn at random until one player completes a 'Bingo' line with five numbers in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal row on one of their cards and wins the prize. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Blind Bet 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z In poker, a bet posted without the player sees any of their cards. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bonus 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Money that you receive for free such as when signing up to an online casino. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp BR 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Bankroll webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Break-Even Point 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The point at which the players bets about equal the payoffs received. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Buck 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A $100 bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bug 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A joker. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bump 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z To raise a bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Buy in, Buy-in 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Converting cash into chips. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Card counting 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Remembering the played cards (usually high cards) to calculate the probability advantage on the remaining cards against the dealer. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Card sharp 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z An expert at cards. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Casino advantage 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The edge that the House (casino) has over the players. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Chase 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z After lost money on a bet, you chase the bet with another bet hoping to make back the loss. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Chemin De Fer 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A table game using 6 or 8 decks of cards, similar to Baccarat but requires skill. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Chips 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Tokens used for casino gaming tables in place of cash. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Coat-tail 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Bet the same numbers as a player who is currently winning. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Cold 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A player on a losing streak. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Comps 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Free gifts given by casinos to attract players to gamble. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Craps 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Casino dice table-game. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Credit 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z In online casinos, bets expressed in credits, one credit equals to one unit. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Deal 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z To give out cards to players during a card game. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Deposit 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A payment to online casinos to play casino games for real cash, usually via a credit card, a web wallet or another online payment systems. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Dice 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Two identical numbered cubes (die). webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Die 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Singular for dice, a cube numbered from 1 to 6 on each side. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Dime Bet 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A $1,000 bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Dollar Bet 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A $100 bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Double Or Nothing 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z An even-money bet, wager that pays off the exact amount bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Down Card 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A face down card. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Down to the Felt 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Broke, totally out of money. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Drop 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Money lost. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Edge 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The advantage over an opponent, or the house (casino) in any bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Encryption 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Software security measures online casinos use to ensure that online transactions are safe from hackers. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Even Money Bet 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A bet with odds of 1:1, bets that pay back the same amount that you wagered, including your original wager. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Expected Win Rate 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Percentage of the total amount of money bet that a player is expected to win or lose. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Face Cards 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The Jack, Queen, and King of any suit of cards. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Firing 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Betting a lot, or betting large sums. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Fish 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A player who loses money. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Flat Bet 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Bet the same amount is bet on each wager. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Flea 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z An annoying player who wants something for nothing. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Get Down 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z To make a bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Going Down 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Losing a bet, or series of bets. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Grinder 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A player who bets small money. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Gross Winnings 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The total payout (including your stake). webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Hand 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The cards a player holds, or to everything that happens in a card game between shuffles of the deck. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Hedge 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Bet the opposite of your original wager to reduce your exposure. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp High Roller 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A big bettor. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Hold'em 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A type of poker games webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Holding Your Own 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Breaking even, neither winning nor losing. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Hot 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A player who is on a winning streak, or a slot machine that is paying out. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp House 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Casino. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp House Edge 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The casino in-built advantage, usually gained by paying less than the odds to generate income for the house. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Joker 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The 53rd card in a card deck, used as a wild card. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Laying the Odds 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Some odds are so high in favor of the likely winner that winning bets get paid an amount less than the amount wagered webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Layout 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Markings on the gaming table to tell you where you can place your bets. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Lobby 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A site in the online casino where you can select a game and gives you casino news. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Lock 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z An easy winner, a clear no-lose situation. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Long Run 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A large number of rounds of play, hands, or spins, for the ratio of wins to losses to reach a point where they only slightly affected by the cumulative outcomes. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Longshot 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z An underdog with almost no chance of winning. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Loose 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A slot machine with a generous payout, paying off and giving the house only a small advantage over the player. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Match Play 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A competition system used in tournaments in which two participants play a series of games to win and accumulate points. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Maximum Bet 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The highest bet you are allowed to make. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Mini-Baccarat 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A version of baccarat played on a smaller table with fewer players, dealers, but follows the same rules as baccarat. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Money Put In Action 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z This is not the actual amount of money (bankroll) you bring play with. It is the total of the amount of money of bets you placed. This is one of the criteria some casinos use to assess your rating and eligibility for comps. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Multi-Player Casino 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Online casinos that let you play against other players. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Negative Expectation 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The long-run disadvantage or loss, what you expect to lose on average after a extensive time of play. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Net Winnings 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Total payout minus your stake. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Non-negotiable Chips 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Promotional casino chips that cannot be cashed in. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Non-value Chip 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A gambling chip that has the cash value determined by the amount of the buy-in and the amount of chips taken. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Number pool 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Select from a range of numbers the numbers you want to bet on. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Nut 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A fixed amount that a gambler decides to win in a day, the overhead costs of running a casino. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Odds 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The chances of a player winning, the probability of winning is usually in percentages. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp On tilt 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Going 'on tilt' is a player's bad reaction to an unlucky hand resulting in uncontrolled betting and wild play. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Overlay 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A good bet where the player has an edge over the casino. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Paint 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A face card, Jack, Queen or King. Picture card. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Pair 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Any two cards with the same rank. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Payoff 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The payback, the winning return on a bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Payoff Odds 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The amount winning bets pay back for each wager that was bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Payout 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The amount of money paid out as winnings to the player. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Payout Percentage 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The percentage of each dollar played won back by the player. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Payout Table 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Lists what each winning hand will pay for the amount of money played. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Pigeon 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z An uneducated, naive, or unsophisticated gambler. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Player 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A bettor or gambler. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Point Count 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The net value of the card count at the end of a hand, used for card counting. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Point Total 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The total card value in a hand. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Poker 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A card game with betting in rounds and the ranking of hands, poker variations include: Texas Hold'em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha, Razz, Lowball, and Pineapple. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Press (Press a Bet) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Adding the winnings over the current bet to 'let it ride'. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Probability 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The calculation of the likelihood that of winning or losing monies gambled. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Progression Betting 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A betting system used when playing many casino games where bet-size is changed, up or down, according to a predetermined formula. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Punto Banco 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Another name for Baccarat; Punto is Player and Banco is Bank webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Push 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A tie hand between a dealer and a player where neither the player nor the casino wins. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Rack 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A container to carry and count large-denominational coins, slot machine tokens, and casino chips. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Rank 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The value of a hand or set of cards. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Rated 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Casino decision that a player's skill level is above average or on a professional level. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp RFB 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Free room, food, and beverage for a casino's VIPs or high rollers. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Rich Deck 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Part of a deck that has an unusually high number of face cards and aces. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp RNG (Random Number Generator) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Computer generated randomness that arbitrarily assigns the outcome. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Round of Play 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A hand of play can consist of one or more bets made during the time of a short gambling game. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Running Count 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The remembering value of all the cards that have been exposed since the cards were shuffled, updated with each exposed card. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Sawbuck 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Ten dollars. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Scared Money 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Money a player cannot afford to lose. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Score 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z To win a large amount of money gambling. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Session 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A period of play or a table sitting at any gambling game. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Shark 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A good or shrewd player often posing as a fish early in the game. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Sharker (Sharper, Cardsharp) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A cheater. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Sharp 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Astute gambler. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Shill 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A person who joins in a casino game for the casino to fill empty seats until more real players join in. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Short Run 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A short series of bets or casino game events. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Shortstop 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Players who make small bets. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Shuffle Tracking 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A high level blackjack playing strategy used by card counters. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Shuffle Up 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Shuffling by the dealer before a game to harass a suspected card counter. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Shuffling (Card Shuffling) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z All card mixing techniques used to prepare a deck or a shoe for continued play. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Side Bet (Side Wager) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A bet on a specific team or player to win an event. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Silver Mining (Slot Walking) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Looking for coins left in unattended slot machines. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Single 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A bet on one selection, also known as a straight-up bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Skin (Skoon) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A dollar. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Spinner 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A winning streak. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Spread Limit 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Players may bet any amount within a fixed range from the minimum to the maximum bets for each round. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Square 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Unsophisticated player. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Standoff 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A game tie between one or more players, or with the house. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Streak Betting Progressive Betting) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A system of raising or lowering the size of a bet based on what happened on the previous round or rounds. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Stripping (Card Stripping) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Shuffling technique that reverses the sequential order of the cards in the deck. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Stud Poker 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Basic poker game (another poker game is draw poker) played with exposed cards (up cards) and at least one concealed cards known (down cards). webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Sucker Bet 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A bet that overwhelmingly favors the casino. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp System 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Betting method used by a bettor to try to get an advantage, used to decide when to raise or lower bets. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Table Hold 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The amount of money the casino wins from players at a casino table game during one 8-hour work shift. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Taking the Odds 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z In most casino games the player is 'taking the odds' by betting a lower amount than they will collect if they win. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Tapping Out 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Losing your entire gambling bankroll and having to stop playing. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Tell 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A clue or hint that a player inadvertently gives about the strength of their hand or next action. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Tell Play 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Observing the dealer's body language and expressions to determine their hole card. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Three-Card Monte 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A three-card game similar to Bragg. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Ticket 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A card. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Time 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Request by a player to suspend the game while they decide what to do next. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Time Cut (Also, Axe or Collection) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Money charged each player on a time basis by the casino, usually on a 3 minute or an hourly basis. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Toke 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A tip given to the dealer in the form of money or chips from the players. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Tournament 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A series of competitive games between groups of players. The winner of a tournament (the last player to bust out), as well as several of the other top finishers are awarded prize money. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Trip 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Three cards of the same rank. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp True Odds 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The actual odds of something happening, taking into account the casino edge. The odds posted in a casino are usually not the true odds. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Underlay 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A bad or unfavorable bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Unit (Betting Units) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The smallest amount of money used for betting without specifying the actual currency amount, the bet is specified as simply one betting unit or one chip. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Variance 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The extent to which winnings and losses fluctuate over time, the fluctuations between winnings and losses. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Vig (Vigorish) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The casino edge, fee or commission taken by the house. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp VIP 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A Very Important Person, big gambler or a high roller. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp VLT 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Video Lottery Terminal. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Wager 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A bet. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Washing (Card Washing) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z The dealer shuffles the cards face down, and then mixes them around with their hands flat in a face-washing-like action before gathering them up and performing a regular shuffle. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Web Wallet 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Software for managing your online transactions, such as depositing and withdrawing money from your online casino account. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Whale 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A high-stakes casino gambler who makes very large bets amounting to thousands if not tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars per round. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp White meat 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Profit. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Wild card 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A joker or other card that can be used to complete your hand. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Wise Guy 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A well-informed and successful player. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Withdrawal 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z A request you make to take money from your casino account. webmaster@gamblux.com http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Wong (Wonging, Wonger) 2006-08-17T16:46:11Z Card counting to improve a player's edge and then placing bets only when the count is in their favor, and sit out the hand when the count is unfavorable. webmaster@gamblux.com