http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Clear explanations of the technical terms involved in playing in online casinos and online gambling sites en webmaster@gamblux.com ©2006 GLX Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT Sat,30 Dec 1899 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The amount of money gambled (put into action) by a player, the placing of money into the pot. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A player still in the pot, one who is still in play. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Total payout liability of the casino during any one game. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Total winnings. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A dog or underdog, the player considered the least likely to win. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A bet required to begin a hand in card games. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Punto Banco, a table game using 6 or 8 decks of cards, similar to Chemin De Fer. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The dealer In card games. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The total gambling balance available for the player. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Wager Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The ratio between the maximum and minimum bet size. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp In a table game, the minimum and maximum amounts of money that a player can wager on one bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp 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. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp In poker, a bet posted without the player sees any of their cards. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Money that you receive for free such as when signing up to an online casino. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bankroll Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The point at which the players bets about equal the payoffs received. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A $100 bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A joker. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp To raise a bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Converting cash into chips. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Remembering the played cards (usually high cards) to calculate the probability advantage on the remaining cards against the dealer. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp An expert at cards. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The edge that the House (casino) has over the players. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp After lost money on a bet, you chase the bet with another bet hoping to make back the loss. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A table game using 6 or 8 decks of cards, similar to Baccarat but requires skill. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Tokens used for casino gaming tables in place of cash. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bet the same numbers as a player who is currently winning. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A player on a losing streak. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Free gifts given by casinos to attract players to gamble. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Casino dice table-game. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp In online casinos, bets expressed in credits, one credit equals to one unit. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp To give out cards to players during a card game. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp 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. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Two identical numbered cubes (die). Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Singular for dice, a cube numbered from 1 to 6 on each side. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A $1,000 bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A $100 bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp An even-money bet, wager that pays off the exact amount bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A face down card. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Broke, totally out of money. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Money lost. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The advantage over an opponent, or the house (casino) in any bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Software security measures online casinos use to ensure that online transactions are safe from hackers. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A bet with odds of 1:1, bets that pay back the same amount that you wagered, including your original wager. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Percentage of the total amount of money bet that a player is expected to win or lose. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The Jack, Queen, and King of any suit of cards. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Betting a lot, or betting large sums. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A player who loses money. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bet the same amount is bet on each wager. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp An annoying player who wants something for nothing. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp To make a bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Losing a bet, or series of bets. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A player who bets small money. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The total payout (including your stake). Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The cards a player holds, or to everything that happens in a card game between shuffles of the deck. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Bet the opposite of your original wager to reduce your exposure. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A big bettor. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A type of poker games Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Breaking even, neither winning nor losing. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A player who is on a winning streak, or a slot machine that is paying out. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Casino. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The casino in-built advantage, usually gained by paying less than the odds to generate income for the house. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The 53rd card in a card deck, used as a wild card. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Some odds are so high in favor of the likely winner that winning bets get paid an amount less than the amount wagered Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Markings on the gaming table to tell you where you can place your bets. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A site in the online casino where you can select a game and gives you casino news. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp An easy winner, a clear no-lose situation. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp 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. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp An underdog with almost no chance of winning. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A slot machine with a generous payout, paying off and giving the house only a small advantage over the player. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A competition system used in tournaments in which two participants play a series of games to win and accumulate points. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The highest bet you are allowed to make. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A version of baccarat played on a smaller table with fewer players, dealers, but follows the same rules as baccarat. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp 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. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Online casinos that let you play against other players. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The long-run disadvantage or loss, what you expect to lose on average after a extensive time of play. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Total payout minus your stake. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Promotional casino chips that cannot be cashed in. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A gambling chip that has the cash value determined by the amount of the buy-in and the amount of chips taken. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Select from a range of numbers the numbers you want to bet on. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A fixed amount that a gambler decides to win in a day, the overhead costs of running a casino. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The chances of a player winning, the probability of winning is usually in percentages. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Going 'on tilt' is a player's bad reaction to an unlucky hand resulting in uncontrolled betting and wild play. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A good bet where the player has an edge over the casino. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A face card, Jack, Queen or King. Picture card. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Any two cards with the same rank. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The payback, the winning return on a bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The amount winning bets pay back for each wager that was bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The amount of money paid out as winnings to the player. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The percentage of each dollar played won back by the player. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Lists what each winning hand will pay for the amount of money played. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp An uneducated, naive, or unsophisticated gambler. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A bettor or gambler. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The net value of the card count at the end of a hand, used for card counting. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The total card value in a hand. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp 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. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Adding the winnings over the current bet to 'let it ride'. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The calculation of the likelihood that of winning or losing monies gambled. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A betting system used when playing many casino games where bet-size is changed, up or down, according to a predetermined formula. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Another name for Baccarat; Punto is Player and Banco is Bank Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A tie hand between a dealer and a player where neither the player nor the casino wins. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A container to carry and count large-denominational coins, slot machine tokens, and casino chips. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The value of a hand or set of cards. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Casino decision that a player's skill level is above average or on a professional level. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Free room, food, and beverage for a casino's VIPs or high rollers. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Part of a deck that has an unusually high number of face cards and aces. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Computer generated randomness that arbitrarily assigns the outcome. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A hand of play can consist of one or more bets made during the time of a short gambling game. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The remembering value of all the cards that have been exposed since the cards were shuffled, updated with each exposed card. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Ten dollars. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Money a player cannot afford to lose. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp To win a large amount of money gambling. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A period of play or a table sitting at any gambling game. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A good or shrewd player often posing as a fish early in the game. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A cheater. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Astute gambler. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A person who joins in a casino game for the casino to fill empty seats until more real players join in. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A short series of bets or casino game events. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Players who make small bets. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A high level blackjack playing strategy used by card counters. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Shuffling by the dealer before a game to harass a suspected card counter. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp All card mixing techniques used to prepare a deck or a shoe for continued play. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A bet on a specific team or player to win an event. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Looking for coins left in unattended slot machines. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A bet on one selection, also known as a straight-up bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A dollar. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A winning streak. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Players may bet any amount within a fixed range from the minimum to the maximum bets for each round. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Unsophisticated player. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A game tie between one or more players, or with the house. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A system of raising or lowering the size of a bet based on what happened on the previous round or rounds. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Shuffling technique that reverses the sequential order of the cards in the deck. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Basic poker game (another poker game is draw poker) played with exposed cards (up cards) and at least one concealed cards known (down cards). Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A bet that overwhelmingly favors the casino. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Betting method used by a bettor to try to get an advantage, used to decide when to raise or lower bets. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The amount of money the casino wins from players at a casino table game during one 8-hour work shift. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp In most casino games the player is 'taking the odds' by betting a lower amount than they will collect if they win. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Losing your entire gambling bankroll and having to stop playing. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A clue or hint that a player inadvertently gives about the strength of their hand or next action. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Observing the dealer's body language and expressions to determine their hole card. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A three-card game similar to Bragg. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A card. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Request by a player to suspend the game while they decide what to do next. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Money charged each player on a time basis by the casino, usually on a 3 minute or an hourly basis. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A tip given to the dealer in the form of money or chips from the players. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp 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. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Three cards of the same rank. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The actual odds of something happening, taking into account the casino edge. The odds posted in a casino are usually not the true odds. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A bad or unfavorable bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp 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. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The extent to which winnings and losses fluctuate over time, the fluctuations between winnings and losses. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp The casino edge, fee or commission taken by the house. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A Very Important Person, big gambler or a high roller. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Video Lottery Terminal. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A bet. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp 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. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Software for managing your online transactions, such as depositing and withdrawing money from your online casino account. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A high-stakes casino gambler who makes very large bets amounting to thousands if not tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars per round. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp Profit. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A joker or other card that can be used to complete your hand. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A well-informed and successful player. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp A request you make to take money from your casino account. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT http://www.gamblux.com/gamblingGlossary.asp 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. Thu,17 Aug 2006 16:46 GMT