Glossary of Gaming Terms
Action
The amount of money wagered (put into action) by a player during an entire playing session.
Bankroll
A player’s total gambling money.
Barred
Same as Banned. Not allowed to enter the casino premises permanently.
Betting Limits
In a table game, the minimum and maximum amounts of money that a player can wager on one bet.
Bump
To raise
Burn Cards
Remove cards from the top of the deck, not to be dealt, and place them in the discard tray after a shuffle and cut.
Capping
Referred to capping of bets. Placing extra chips on top of initial bet after the deal has begun. It is a serious form of cheating by a player.
Card Counting
Used in blackjack game. Recording (in memory) played cards (usually high cards) so as to establish a conditional probability advantage on the remaining cards against the dealer.
Cashier's Cage
The casino cash desk for cashing in the chips.
Color Up
When a player exchanges smaller denomination chips for larger denomination chips.
Croupier
French word for Dealer, used in the games of baccarat and roulette.
Flat Top
A slot machine whose jackpot is always a fixed amount, as opposed to a progressive.
House Edge
The casino in-built advantage, usually gained by paying less than the odds.