Walking into a casino can feel like entering a foreign country where everyone speaks a completely different language.
Mastering this slang ensures you know exactly what is happening during fast-paced games.
The term ‚bankroll‘ refers strictly to the funds you are willing to risk on the casino floor.
If someone refers to a ‚whale,‘ they are talking about an incredibly wealthy player who bets massive amounts.
When playing 21, the term ‚bust‘ indicates that a hand has gone over the maximum limit and lost.
In Craps, the ’shooter‘ is the person currently rolling the dice, and a ’snake eyes‘ is a roll of two.
| Term | Game | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Shoe | Blackjack/Baccarat | The box that holds the decks of cards |
| Pit Boss | All Table Games | The supervisor monitoring a group of tables |
While it seems overwhelming at first, you will pick up this vocabulary very quickly once you start playing.