Action

The amount of money wagered (put into action) by a player during an entire playing session.

Bankroll

A player’s total gambling money.

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.

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.