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The
amount of money wagered by a player during an entire playing
session. |
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ANCHOR
MAN |
The
player betting on the last box on the blackjack table
and making the final decision, therefore anchoring the
game. |
| ANTE
|
Usually
in poker, a term used for the first money wagered on a
hand. |
| ANY
CRAPS |
A
one-roll dice bet covering the 2, 3, or 12. |
|
ANY
SEVEN |
A
one-roll dice bet covering any 7. |
|
AUDITION
|
A
casino test to determine if a dealer will be hired. Can
be conducted on a live game. |
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| BACCARAT
|
A
card game where the winning hand totals closest to 9 discounting
all units of 10. Originating from the game, Chemin de
Fer. |
| BACK
LINE |
See
Don. t Pass Line. |
| BAG
|
An
English casino term for thousand, e.g., 5 bag = 5 thousand. |
| BANKROLL
|
The
amount of money a player has for one gaming session. |
| BAR
THE 12 |
Makes
the 12 a push on the Don. t Pass Bar. |
| BASE
|
Area
on the dice table where the majority of bets are made
and paid. |
| BASE
DEALER |
Dice
dealer in charge of one of the bases. |
| BASIC
STRATEGY |
The
mathematically correct way to play blackjack. |
| BETTING
LIMITS |
The
minimum and maximum that can be wagered on one bet. |
| BETTING
RIGHT |
Betting
on the Pass Line or with the shooter. |
| BETTING
WRONG |
Betting
on the Don. t Pass or against the shooter. |
| BLACKJACK
|
A
card game where players try to beat the dealer by getting
closest to 21 without going over. |
| BOOK
|
To
accept a bet. |
| BOX
|
Area
of the dice table controlled by the boxman. |
| BOXMAN
|
The
casino employee in charge of the craps table. The boxman
sits between the base dealers. |
| BREAK
|
To
exceed 21. |
| BURN
CARD |
Any
card placed in the discard rack without being entered
into play. |
| BUST
|
To
go over 21. |
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The
king, queen, or jack of each suite. |
| FIRST
BASE |
The
first seat nearest the shoe. |
| FLOAT
|
The
table bank. |
| FLOORMAN
|
A
casino employee who is part of the management team. |
| FRONT
LINE |
See
Pass Line. |
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A
good tipper. |
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