Ace King
A popular starting hand in Texas Hold’em poker, consisting of an ace and king.
ACS (Automatic Card Shuffler)
An Automatic Card Shuffler (ACS) is a device used in casinos to efficiently shuffle cards, minimizing downtime and enhancing game integrity.
Action
In casino terms, “action” refers to the total amount of money a player wagers over time, reflecting their betting activity and stakes during a session.
Add On
An additional purchase of chips in a poker tournament available at specific times.
Aggregate Limit
An aggregate limit is the maximum amount a casino will pay out for a particular bet or series of bets, setting a cap on potential winnings.
All or Nothing
“All or Nothing” describes a bet where the player wins the entire prize if successful or loses everything if not, amplifying both risk and reward.
All Ways Slots
All Ways Slots are slot games that remove fixed paylines, providing players with multiple ways to win by forming combinations across adjacent reels.
All-In
A poker move where a player bets all their remaining chips.
American Roulette
A roulette variation with an additional double-zero pocket, increasing the house edge.
Anchor
In poker, the anchor position refers to the last action spot in a hand, often considered advantageous due to its strategic visibility over other players’ actions.
Andar Pahar
A simple Indian card game where players bet on which side, Andar or Bahar, will match a drawn card.
Ante
An ante is a mandatory bet all players must place before a game or hand starts, building the initial pot for competitive play.
Arcade Games
Casino games styled like arcade games, offering diverse themes and skill elements.
Autoplay
Autoplay is a slot option that allows the reels to spin automatically for a set number of spins without manual intervention, streamlining the gaming experience.
Baccarat
A card game where players bet on the hand closest to 9 points – player, banker, or tie.
Back Door
Completing a strong hand with the help of the turn and river in poker.
Backtrack
The outer rim of a roulette wheel where the ball spins before landing on a number.
Bad Beat
A situation where a strong poker hand loses to an unexpectedly better hand.
Banker
In gaming, the “banker” is either the casino or the dealer responsible for handling the bets and overall management of a game.
Bankroll
A bankroll is the total amount of money a player has set aside for gambling activities, essential for managing stakes and risk levels.
Barred
Being barred refers to a player being prohibited from entering or playing at a specific casino, often due to past behavior or rule violations.
Barrel
Continuing to bet aggressively over multiple betting rounds in poker.
Beginner’s Luck
Beginner’s luck describes the phenomenon where a novice or first-time player experiences unexpected wins, occasionally outperforming experienced competitors.
Betblocker
Betblocker is a free tool designed to block access to gambling sites, offering support for individuals who wish to gamble responsibly.
Betting Limits
Betting limits define the minimum and maximum stakes allowed in a casino game, regulating how much players can wager per round.
Betting Right
Betting right refers to players’ entitlement to fair play and transparent conditions when participating in gambling activities at a casino.
Biased Wheel
A roulette wheel that shows imperfections, causing certain numbers to come up more frequently.
Blackjack
A popular card game where players aim to have a hand value as close as possible to 21 without exceeding it, competing against the dealer.
Blind Bet
A mandatory bet in poker placed before cards are dealt, typically by the two players left of the dealer.
Block Betting
Placing a large wager to block other players’ betting options or strategies.
Bluffing
Deceptive play in poker where a player bets or acts with a weak hand to induce opponents to fold.
Bones
In craps, the term “bones” is a colloquial reference to the dice used in the game, attributed to their historical construction from bone materials.
Bonus
A bonus is a reward issued by casinos as an incentive for play, varying in forms such as free spins, additional credits, or promotional offers.
Bonus Feature
Bonus features are additional game elements that introduce alternative play mechanics, enhancing player engagement and offering extra win potential.
Breaking the Bank
Breaking the bank occurs when a player wins a substantially large amount from a game, depleting the casino’s available funds for payouts.
Brick
A poker term for an unhelpful card that does not improve a player’s hand.
Broadway
The highest straight in poker, ranging from ten to ace.
Burn Card
A card discarded at the top of the deck to prevent cheating in poker.
Bust
Going over 21 in blackjack, resulting in an automatic loss.
Buy Bonus
The buy bonus feature allows players to purchase direct entry into a bonus round, bypassing the base game’s randomness.
Buy-in
A buy-in is the initial sum of money required to enter a casino game or tournament, signifying a player’s commitment to participate.
Cage
The cage in a casino is the cashier area where financial transactions, such as cashing in chips or handling large sums, are conducted securely.
Call
To match the current bet in poker and stay in the round.
Card Counting
Card counting is a blackjack technique where players keep track of high and low cards remaining in the deck to gain an advantage.
Card Shark/Card Sharp
A card shark, also known as a card sharp, is a skilled or deceptive player who excels at card games, often using advanced strategies or tricks.
Card Washing
Card washing is a shuffling technique used in casinos to ensure a thorough mix of the deck and fairness by spreading the cards on the table.
Carr
Another term for a corner bet in roulette.
Caribbean Stud
A poker variation played against the dealer rather than other players.
Cascading/Collapsing Reels
Cascading reels are a dynamic slot feature where winning symbols vanish, making space for new symbols to drop in, potentially creating consecutive wins.
Cashback
Cashback is a bonus offered by online casinos where a percentage of a player’s losses is returned, giving an opportunity to recoup some funds.
Cashing Out
Cashing out refers to withdrawing funds from a casino account and transferring them to a personal bank account, concluding a player’s session.
Casino (House) Advantage or Edge
The casino advantage, or house edge, is the statistical edge that the casino maintains over players in its games, ensuring long-term profitability.
Casino Hold Em
A house-banked version of Texas Hold’em poker played against the dealer’s hand.
Change
Change is often provided in smaller denominations to players cashing out chips, facilitating transactions and convenient handling of funds.
Chasing
Chasing describes the action of attempting to recover prior gambling losses by placing additional bets, often leading to increased risk and further loss.
Chemin de Fer
A French version of baccarat where players bet against each other rather than the house.
Chips
Chips are physical tokens used in casinos to represent currency when placing bets, enabling a convenient and standardized method for wagering.
Chopping the Blinds
Splitting the pot between the two blind positions when no other players call pre-flop.
Class II Slots
Class II slots operate using a bingo-based system, in which the outcome of each spin is determined by a digital bingo game running in the background.
Class III Slots
Class III slots are traditional machines that utilize random number generators (RNGs) to ensure that each spin’s result is completely random and independent.
Cluster Pays
In cluster pays slots, wins are achieved by forming clusters of symbols touching horizontally or vertically, rather than traditional paylines.
Coattail
Following another player’s lead or strategy in a game, often considered unoriginal.
Cold Streak
A period during which a player experiences consistent losses or poor results in gambling.
Cold Table
A table in a casino where players are frequently losing or winning payouts are minimal.
Colonne
The French term for a column bet in roulette.
Colour Out
Colouring out is the process of exchanging smaller denomination chips for larger ones at the end of a play session, making cash-out more convenient.
Colour Up
In casino gaming, to colour up means to exchange lower-value chips for higher-value ones, typically done when leaving a table game.
Column Bet
A wager on any set of 12 numbers forming a vertical column on the roulette table.
Combination Bet
A bet covering more than one number or outcome in a casino game.
Community Cards
Shared cards in poker games like Texas Hold’em, used by all players to form hands.
Comp
Complimentary items or services given to casino players as rewards for their play.
Comp Hustling
The act of focusing on earning casino comps rather than winning money.
Composition Dependent
A strategy in blackjack that considers the specific cards in the deck for decision-making.
Continuous Shuffling Machine (CSM)
A machine that shuffles cards continuously to prevent card counting in table games.
Corner Bet
A bet placed on four adjacent numbers in roulette, forming a square on the betting layout.
Craps
A dice game where players bet on the outcome of the roll, or a series of rolls, of two dice.
Crash Game
A fast-paced betting game where players cash out before a multiplier crashes.
Croupier
A casino employee responsible for managing the gaming table, dealing cards, and managing bets.
Deal
The act of distributing cards to players in a card game.
Dealer
Dealers are individuals responsible for conducting casino games, facilitating play, and managing bets in live or digital gaming environments.
Deck
A standard collection of 52 playing cards used in various card games.
Deck Penetration
Deck penetration refers to the proportion of the card deck that has been dealt before reshuffling in games like blackjack, affecting strategy decisions.
Deposit
The act of placing money into a casino account for the purpose of gambling.
Deposit Bonus
Deposit bonuses are promotional offers that add extra credits to a player’s account when they make subsequent deposits, boosting their gaming funds.
Deposit Match
Deposit matches occur when a casino adds a percentage of a player’s deposit as a bonus, increasing their total playing budget.
Dice Games
Games that use dice as the primary tool for determining outcomes and winning bets.
Dolly
A small marker used by the croupier to indicate the winning number on a roulette table.
Double or Nothing
A bet where the player either doubles their winnings or loses everything.
Double Zero
The pocket on an American roulette wheel that contributes to the game’s greater house edge.
Doubling Down
Doubling down is a strategic move in blackjack where a player doubles their initial bet in exchange for receiving exactly one more card.
Down Card
A card dealt face down in poker or blackjack, hidden from other players.
Down to the Felt
A poker expression used when a player is nearly out of chips in a game.
Dozen Bet
A roulette bet on a group of 12 numbers, such as 1-12, 13-24, or 25-36.
Dragon Tiger
A simple casino card game where players bet on which card, dragon or tiger, will be higher.
Draw
In poker, the act of seeking certain cards to improve a hand, or the cards needed.
Drop and Wins
Drop and Wins is a promotional feature in slots that offers prize drops and frequent player tournaments, adding excitement and rewards to gameplay.
eCOGRA
eCOGRA is an independent authority that conducts testing on casino games to ensure they are fair, safe, and adhere to industry standards.
Element of Risk
A term measuring the risk involved in a wager relative to the potential winnings.
En Plein
A straight-up bet on a single number in roulette.
En Prison
A rule in French roulette that gives players a chance to recover their bet on even money wagers if the ball lands on zero.
EPROM
Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory in gaming machines, storing game software.
European Roulette
A variation of roulette featuring a single zero, providing better odds for players.
Even-Money Bet
An even-money bet is a wager that offers a 1:1 payout ratio, common in games like blackjack when a player takes insurance against a dealer’s potential blackjack.
Expanding Wilds
Expanding wilds are special symbols that expand to cover multiple reel positions, enhancing your chance to form winning combinations in the game.
Expected Win Rate
The theoretical winning percentage a player can expect over time.
Face Card
A king, queen, or jack in a deck of cards.
FireBlaze Games
FireBlaze games feature special slot mechanics and bonus rounds, offering unique and thrilling gameplay experiences with enhanced win opportunities.
First Deposit
First deposit bonuses are incentives provided to players upon their initial deposit at a casino, often enhancing their starting bankroll.
First Person
Casino games offering single-player experiences with immersive graphics and gameplay.
Five Card Charlie
A rare blackjack hand with five cards totaling 21 or less, often resulting in an automatic win.
Fixed Jackpot
Fixed jackpots are slot prizes with a set value that remains consistent and does not grow over time, offering certainty in payouts.
Flat Betting
Flat betting is a strategy where a player keeps their bet size consistent throughout the game, regardless of wins or losses.
Flop
The first three community cards dealt face-up in Texas Hold’em poker.
Flush
A poker hand where all cards are of the same suit.
Fold
To surrender one’s hand in poker, forfeiting any chance of winning the pot.
Four of a Kind
A poker hand containing four cards of the same rank.
Free Spins
Free spins are a popular slot feature that allows players to spin the reels without wagering additional credits, providing an opportunity to win without extra cost.
French Bets
Bets in roulette that use groups of numbers with specific layouts on the betting board.
Full House
A poker hand with three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
Gamble Feature
The gamble feature in casino games offers players the chance to double their winnings by betting on the outcome of a separate game or element.
GambleAware
GambleAware focuses on promoting responsible gambling practices, providing information, advice, and support for players seeking to reduce harm.
Gambler’s Anonymous
Gambler’s Anonymous is a support group offering help and community for individuals looking to address gambling-related issues.
Gambler’s Fallacy
The mistaken belief that past random events influence future ones in gambling.
Gambling Commission
Gambling commissions are authorities responsible for regulating gambling activities, ensuring operators adhere to laws and ethical standards.
Gambling Licence
A gambling license is a legal authorization required for entities to operate gaming venues, ensuring compliance with regional regulations.
GamCare
GamCare is an organization that provides resources and support for responsible gambling, promoting awareness and offering assistance to players.
Game Show
Casino games styled like TV game shows with an interactive and entertaining format.
GAMSTOP
GAMSTOP is a free service for individuals seeking to control their online gambling habits by blocking access to participating gambling sites.
Gigablox
Gigablox is a slot feature where large symbols can span multiple reel positions, creating opportunities for large wins when they participate in combinations.
Gordon Moody
Gordon Moody is a charity that provides treatment and support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, helping them regain control.
Hand
The set of cards held by a player in a game of poker or a similar game.
Hi-Lo
A betting game where participants guess if the next card will be higher or lower than the current one.
High Roller
A gambler who places large bets and often receives special treatment in casinos.
High Volatility
High volatility slots are characterized by larger, less frequent payouts, attracting players who seek high risk and the excitement of big win potential.
Hit
In blackjack, a player “hits” when they choose to take an additional card in the hope of improving their hand’s value closer to 21.
Hit 17
A strategy or rule where the dealer must hit on a soft 17.
Hold Percentage
The percentage of total wagers a casino keeps as revenue after payouts.
Hole Card
The face-down card(s) dealt to a player in many poker variants like Texas Hold’em.
Hop Bet
A Hop Bet is a one-roll wager in craps predicting that the next roll will show a specific combination of numbers, offering high-risk, high-reward potential.
Horn Bet
A Horn Bet in craps involves wagering on four specific outcome numbers, with wins dependent on any of those numbers appearing on the next roll.
Hot Streak
A period during which a player experiences consistent wins or favorable results.
Hot Table
A table in a casino where players are frequently winning, often based on a perceived lucky streak.
House
A term referring to the casino itself or the organization running the games.
House Edge
The statistical advantage the casino has over players in a given game.
House Rules
Specific rules established by a casino for how games are played within its venue.
IBAS
IBAS, or the Independent Betting Adjudication Service, offers impartial adjudication for resolving disputes between gambling operators and their customers.
Infinity Reels
Infinity Reels allow for potentially unlimited reel expansions, increasing both excitement and winning possibilities as additional reels are added.
Initial Bet
The first wager placed by a player at the start of a gambling round.
Inside Bet
A roulette bet placed on specific numbers within the main grid of the betting layout.
Instant Win
Games that provide immediate results and payouts, like scratch cards or lotteries.
Insurance Bet
The insurance bet in blackjack is a side bet offered when the dealer’s upcard is an Ace, betting that the dealer has a blackjack.
iTech Labs
iTech Labs provides testing services for online gaming products, ensuring they comply with international standards for fairness and randomness.
Jackpot
A large cash prize in a casino game, often progressive and building over time.
Jackpot Slots
Jackpot slots are machines that offer large cash prizes through special jackpot features, often including progressive or fixed jackpots.
Juice
The commission or fee charged by a casino or bookmaker on bets, also known as vig.
Keno
A lottery-style game where players pick numbers and win based on matches to randomly drawn numbers.
Kicker
A side card used to break ties in poker hands when players have the same main hand.
La Partage
A French roulette rule allowing players to reclaim half of even-money bets if the ball lands on zero.
Ladderman
A person responsible for monitoring and assisting at baccarat tables.
Lay the Odds
Laying the odds in craps is an additional bet made after a Don’t Pass or Don’t Come bet, offering true odds payouts based on the point being rolled.
Letting it Ride
A betting strategy where players carry over winnings to the next bet without withdrawing.
Limits
The minimum and maximum amounts a player can wager in a casino game.
Live Dealer Games
Online casino games featuring real dealers and real-time interactions streamed live.
Lobby
The main area in an online casino where players can view and select available games.
Low Volatility
Low volatility slots offer frequent payouts with smaller amounts, providing more consistent wins, and are ideal for players who prefer steady returns.
LuckyTap Games
Casino games featuring quick and easy gameplay, often incorporating luck-based mechanics.
Marker
A credit extension or IOU from a casino to a player in exchange for chips.
Martingale
A betting system where players double their bet after every loss to recoup previous losses.
Match Play
A type of promotional bet offered by casinos, matching a player’s wager for a free bet.
Maximum
The highest amount a player can bet on a single wager in a game.
Medium Volatility
Medium volatility slots balance payout frequency and size, appealing to players who enjoy a mix of risk and reward.
Megaways
Megaways is a slot mechanism offering variable reel configurations with potentially hundreds of thousands of ways to win on each spin.
MGA
The Malta Gaming Authority regulates the gaming industry in Malta, ensuring operators comply with laws to maintain fairness and player protection.
Mini Roulette
A simplified version of roulette played on a smaller wheel with fewer numbers.
Minimum
The lowest amount a player is required to bet on a game.
Minimum Deposit
Minimum deposits are the smallest amounts required to initiate play or qualify for certain offers in a casino setting.
Muck/Mucking
Discarding one’s hand face down without revealing it to other players.
Multi-Hand Games
Casino games like blackjack where players can play multiple hands simultaneously.
Multi-Wheel Roulette
A roulette game allowing players to bet on multiple wheels simultaneously.
Multiplier
Multipliers are mechanisms in slot games that increase your payouts by a predetermined factor, significantly boosting wins when they appear.
National Gambling Helpline
The National Gambling Helpline provides 24/7 support for individuals facing gambling-related concerns, offering guidance and assistance.
Natural
A natural blackjack is a two-card hand totaling exactly 21 points, consisting of an Ace and a ten-point card, resulting in an automatic win unless the dealer matches.
Net Winnings
The total amount won by a player after deducting any losses or initial bet amounts.
Networked Jackpot
Networked jackpots are linked prizes shared across multiple games and sites, pooling stakes to offer potentially massive rewards.
No Deposit Bonus
An online casino offer giving players bonus money free of an initial deposit requirement.
Non-Sticky Bonus
A casino bonus that can be withdrawn once the wagering requirements are met.
Nut Flush
The highest possible flush in poker for a particular board layout.
Odd Bet
A roulette bet placed on the odd numbers on the table layout.
Odds
The likelihood or probability of a specific outcome occurring in a game.
One-Armed Bandit
A colloquial term for a slot machine, referencing the lever used to start a spin.
Open
To be the first to make a bet in a new betting round in poker.
Open-Limping
Entering the pot by simply calling the big blind instead of raising.
Orphans
Roulette numbers not included in the main betting sections like voisins or tiers in French roulette.
Outside Bet
A bet in roulette placed on the perimeter of the betting layout, usually involving larger groups of numbers.
Overlay
A situation where a promotional event provides more value than the risk involved.
Pachinko
A Japanese arcade game resembling a slot machine, typically played with small metal balls.
Pai Gow
A Chinese tile game adapted into a poker variant, played with a mix of luck and strategy.
Paint
Cards within the face card rank (Jack, Queen, King) that have a portrait illustration.
Pair
A poker hand with two cards of the same rank.
Pass
Opting not to place a bet or fold in a round of poker or a similar game.
Pat
A poker hand that is strong enough to be played without further drawing.
Pay Out
The amount of money a player receives when winning a bet.
Payline
A payline is a line across the slot reels that determines winning combinations of symbols; when matching symbols fall in sequence on a payline, a payout is triggered.
Payoff (Payout)
The return on a wager, usually expressed in terms of odds or a set amount.
Payout Rate
The percentage of total bets returned to players as winnings over time.
Payout Table
The payout table is a comprehensive chart that lists the value of each symbol or combination in a slot game, helping players understand potential payouts.
Penalty Card
A card that negatively influences the outcome for a player in a game.
Phantom Bonus
A casino bonus that is forfeited upon the first withdrawal request.
Pigeon
A derogatory term for a gullible or inexperienced gambler likely to lose money.
Pit
The area in a casino where table games like blackjack and roulette are located.
Pit Boss
A casino employee who oversees operations and activities within the pit.
Plinko
A game where players drop discs into a pegged board to win prizes based on landing points.
Pocket Cards
The two private cards dealt to each player in Texas Hold’em poker.
Pockets
Slots on a roulette wheel where the ball may land, numbered and colored for betting purposes.
Pony Up
A term encouraging players to place their bets.
Pot
The total amount of money or chips bet during a poker hand available to win.
Probability
A mathematical measure of the likelihood of an event occurring.
Progression Betting
A betting strategy involving adjusting bet sizes based on past results.
Progressive Jackpot
Progressive jackpots are casino prize pools that grow incrementally with each player’s bet, promising potentially huge rewards on a lucky spin.
Provably Fair
A system used to verify the fairness and randomness of online casino games.
Puck
The puck in craps is a rounded indicator that shows whether the round is in its “off” or “on” stage, signaling the starting or active status of the point.
Punto Banco
A variation of baccarat popular in the U.S., focused purely on chance.
Push
A push in blackjack occurs when both the player and the dealer have hands of equal value, resulting in no wins or losses, simply a return of the bet
Rail
The boundary area separating the poker table from spectators
Random Number Generator (RNG)
An RNG is a software system used in gaming to produce randomized and unpredictable outcomes, ensuring fair play in slot machines
Re-Spins
A slot machine feature allowing additional spins without requiring a new wager
Reload Bonus
A promotional offer given for depositing additional funds into a casino account
Return to Player Rate
The Return to Player rate is a statistic showing the average payout ratio of a slot game, offering insight into potential returns for players
RTP
The Return to Player rate is a statistic showing the average payout ratio of a slot game, offering insight into potential returns for players
River
The fifth and final community card dealt in Texas Hold’em poker.
Royal Flush
The highest possible hand in poker, consisting of the ten through ace of a single suit.
RTP
The Return to Player rate is a statistic showing the average payout ratio of a slot game, offering insight into potential returns for players.
Scratch Cards
Instant win lottery games where players scratch off panels to reveal symbols or amounts.
Seven-Card Stud
A poker variation where players receive seven cards, but only use five to make a hand.
Shoe
The shoe is a device used in card games like blackjack to hold and dispense multiple decks of cards, streamlining the dealing process.
Showdown
The final part of a poker hand where remaining players reveal their cards to determine the winner.
Side Bet
An additional wager placed in games alongside the main bet, often on special outcomes.
Side Bet (Roulette)
Additional wagers in roulette, typically with different payoff odds than standard bets.
Sign-Up Bonus
A bonus offered to new players when they register and make their first deposit.
Six Line
A roulette bet covering six numbers, spanning two horizontal rows.
Skin
The visual interface or design theme of an online casino or game.
Slingo
Slingo is a hybrid game combining elements of slots and bingo, offering a unique blend of matching and spinning for diverse gameplay.
Soft 17
A “soft 17” in blackjack refers to a hand composed of an Ace valued as 11 along with other cards totaling six points, offering flexible strategic options.
Software Provider
Companies that develop and supply the software for casino games and platforms.
Splashing the Pot
Tossing chips directly into the pot, making it difficult to determine the amount.
Split
Splitting in blackjack allows a player to separate two cards of the same value into two distinct hands, often requiring an additional wager.
Split Bet (Cheval)
A bet on two adjacent numbers in roulette, placed on the line separating them.
Stake
The amount of money a player risks on a bet in a casino game.
Stand 17
A game rule where the dealer stands on both soft and hard 17.
Stickman
The stickman is an essential member of the craps table crew, responsible for monitoring the game, collecting bets, and passing dice to players.
Sticky Bonus
A bonus that cannot be withdrawn and must be played through before cash can be withdrawn.
Sticky Wilds
Sticky wilds are symbols that hold their place on the reels for one or more spins, increasing your chances of landing winning combinations during their stay.
Straight
A poker hand of five consecutive cards of different suits.
Straight Flush
A poker hand with five consecutive cards all in the same suit.
Straight Up
Betting directly on a single number in roulette.
Street Bet
A roulette bet on three consecutive numbers in a horizontal line on the layout.
String Bet
An illegal betting procedure in which a player attempts to place a bet in multiple motions.
Suit
One of the four categories of cards (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades) in a deck.
Suited
A term in poker when two or more cards are of the same suit.
Table Game
A casino game played on a table, such as blackjack, roulette, or baccarat.
Tapping Out
A term used when a player runs out of money during a gambling session.
Teen Patti
An Indian poker variation played with three cards, similar to three-card brag.
Texas Hold Em
The most popular poker variation where players use two hole cards and five community cards.
The Floor
The area within a casino where gaming tables are located.
The House
Another term for the casino or the entity controlling the games.
The Pit
A casino section dedicated to table games, often managed by a pit boss.
Third Party Auditor
Third-party auditors are independent organizations that verify the fairness and accuracy of casino games, ensuring trustworthiness for players.
Three Card Stud
A simplified poker variant focusing on strategy with three-card hands.
Three of a Kind
A poker hand containing three cards of the same rank.
Tiers Du Cylindre
A French roulette bet covering a specific group of 12 numbers on the wheel.
Total Dependent
A strategy that bases decisions on the total number of cards dealt in blackjack.
Transversale
French roulette term for a street bet covering three numbers.
Trips (Three of a Kind)
Another term for a poker hand with three cards of the same rank.
True Odds
The actual chance of an event occurring without the house edge in a game.
Two Pair
A poker hand with two sets of pairs and one unrelated card.
UKGC
The UK Gambling Commission is a regulatory body tasked with overseeing the gambling industry within the United Kingdom, ensuring fairness and safety.
Underplay
Betting less than the usual or expected amount in a gambling game.
Up Card
The dealer’s visible card in blackjack that can influence players’ decisions.
Upcard
The dealer’s upcard is the face-up card in blackjack that provides players with insight into the dealer’s potential hand strength and strategy.
Validity Period
Validity periods define the timeframe within which a bonus offer must be used, encouraging players to engage with the bonus promptly.
Video Poker
A casino game based on five-card draw poker, played on a video console similar to a slot machine.
Vigorish (Vig)
The fee charged by a bookmaker or casino for accepting a wager.
Virtual Sports
Digitally simulated sports events on which players can place bets.
Voisins Du Zéro
A French roulette bet covering numbers surrounding zero on the wheel.
Wagering Requirements
Conditions a player must meet before withdrawing bonus money from a casino.
Wild Card
A card that can substitute for any other card to form a winning hand in poker.
Wild Symbols
Wild symbols are versatile icons in slots that can substitute for other standard symbols, aiding in the creation of winning lines.
Withdrawal
The process of cashing out winnings from a player’s casino account.