Glossary of Gaming Terms
Load Up
To play the maximum number of coins per spin that a slot machine or video game will allow.
Loose
Referred to slot machines that have a generous payout.
Overlay
A good bet where the player has an edge over the casino.
Payoff
The return or payback the player receives for his or her wager.
Pit
An area of a casino in which a group of table games are arranged, where the center area is restricted to dealers and other casino personnel.
Pit Boss
A supervisor who oversees a gaming area. Usually supervises more than one table at the same time.
Press a Bet
Adding the winnings over the current bet to "let it ride".
Push
A tie hand between a dealer and a player.
Rated
Determination by the casino that a players skill level is above average or on a professional level. A players rating may be stored on computer and referred to the pit.
Shuffle Up
Premature shuffling of playing cards by the dealer.
Spooking
Used in blackjack game. The act of standing behind the dealer to peak at the hole card and then secretly convey the information to a partner player sitting at the table. An illegal form of cheating.
Toke
A tip given to the dealer in the form of money or chips.
Underlay
A bad or unfavorable bet.
Vigorish
(Also abbreviated Vig.) The casino edge or commission taken by the house.