Action j5v57

The amount of cash that you bet during a game or gaming session.

All-in 1d5v4t

Wagering all your remaining chips in a single bet.

American roulette 2e4d1r

An inferior version of the popular wheel game that adds an extra 00 to the standard 0-36 configuration for a total of 38 numbered slots.

Ante 16i4v

A mandatory wager that players are forced to make before the game starts.

Baccarat 166d4a

A popular comparing card game that features a wooden pallet.

Banker 10j2i

Refers to the dealer in most games. In some baccarat variations, the banker is one of your betting options.

Bankroll 6011a

Available funds that a player can use to gamble.

Bet 5u3s21

The amount of money you’re wagering.

Blackjack r24w

May refer to the card game twenty-one or a hand within the game that consists of an ace plus a card with a value of ten.

Blind 3rq4t

Forced bets made in poker variations like Texas hold’em, which must be paid before any cards are seen.

Bonus 4q682z

Extra cash given to players as an incentive to sign up or deposit.

Bonus game 2d42h

Special slot features that are a departure from the main game and let you win free spins, extra cash, or prizes.

Burn card 1y5f50

A card that is discarded from the top of the deck prior to dealing. This is done to prevent cheating.

Bust 34163

Going over 21 and instantly losing in blackjack.

Card counting 6u2z5w

Card counting is a mathematical system used by blackjack players that keeps track of the remaining cards in the deck to gain an advantage.

Cashier 326e31

The area of an online casino where you can deposit funds and withdraw your winnings. When playing live the cashier refers to the cage or area of the casino where you can exchange your chips for banknotes.

Casino advantage 69342s

The mathematical edge that casinos have over players.

Casino hold’em poker 4dd10

A simplified version of Texas hold’em that pits you against the house rather than other human players.

Chemin de fir fg17

The original French version of baccarat.

Chips 4v6g21

Tokens used in place of money at the tables. When playing live these are typically made out of a material that feels like a cross between clay and plastic.

Come out 1q431d

The initial roll in a craps game.

Comps 2hs5c

Perks given to players. These can include free parking, meals, hotel rooms, drinks, gifts, airfare, and more.

Craps 632m1v

The popular dice table game.

Credit 6e5d5g

A slot machine betting unit, which is often called a coin.

Croupier 591l6h

Another word for the dealer or the person responsible for running the action, dealing cards, or spinning the roulette wheel.

Deposit 1j515x

Adding money to your casino . This can usually be done by credit card, debit card, bank transfer, or using an electronic wallet like PayPal. See our deposit guide for more information.

Double down 6xu

A blackjack betting option that lets players double their original bet and receive one additional card.

eCOGRA 1b2927

An independent testing agency that certifies online gambling software, resolves disputes, and protects players.

European roulette 656v4c

The standard version of the wheel game, which features 37 numbers ranging from 0-36.

Face cards 6d3g1i

Jack, queens, and kings.

Flush 5p6022

A hand where all the cards have the same suit.

Four of a kind 3e5x1s

Four cards with identical numbers or faces.

French roulette 6t1f2o

A version of European roulette that offers a unique table layout and occasionally en prison and la partage rules, which improve your overall odds.

Full house 723n6d

A hand consisting of three of a kind plus a pair.

Hard hand 26y3m

Blackjack hands featuring an ace with a value of 1 or no ace at all.

Hit 6v5o6x

Landing your qualifying symbols and winning while playing slots or asking for an additional card in blackjack and other related games.

Hole card 1w2t2b

Cards that are dealt face down.

House edge 6c385l

The statistical advantage that the casino holds over players in a given game.

House rules 4c1l6q

Special rules that vary by casino or game. In blackjack, the house rules will dictate when the dealer is required to hit and under what conditions you can split your hands or double down.

Inside bet 7294

Roulette wagers that are physically placed in the inner portion of the table on the numbered grid.

Insurance 2tk52

A blackjack side bet that pays you if the dealer has blackjack.

Jacks or better 342t1d

A video poker variation where the minimum qualifying hand is a pair of jacks.

Jackpot 1u264p

The top prize or an otherwise large sum of cash that you can potentially win.

Joker 4g583v

Extra cards in the deck that depict a court jester and are typically wild.

Keno 4i3b6n

A lottery style game featuring numbered balls. When you play online, the draw is conducted instantly just for you.

Live dealer games 1cv11

Online games that feature human croupiers and make use of webcast technology to stream a live table from the casino floor to your computer or mobile.

Loose 2xt4x

Games, typically slots, that offer better than average payouts.

Martingale betting system 662f5x

The popular wagering technique that requires you to double the amount of your bet whenever you lose.

Max bet 4q4k4o

A slot machine button that will lets you bet the maximum number of allowable credits on a spin.

Multiplier 592v6h

A slot machine feature that will increase the amount of your payout by a designated factor.

Odds 26m43

The chance of winning, but also how much you stand to win.

Outside bet 6s5z2n

Roulette bets placed on the perimeter of the numerical grid. These include even money bets, columns, and dozens.

Pai gow 3k4p5h

A Chinese gambling game that uses dominos. You may also encounter an Americanized version that uses cards instead.

Pair 2f3h3q

Two cards with the same numerical value.

Pay line 37d4t

The location where qualifying symbols need to appear for you to win your slot machine bet. Slots have between one and several hundred paylines. You can often choose how many paylines to bet on.

Pay table 1y3t4f

The grid that shows you how much you stand to win depending on what you land.

Payout percentage g3w44

A numerical value that reveals how much of the total amount bet gets returned to players over the long haul. See our payout guide for more information.

Pot 1r3456

The prize pool that’s available to be won.

Progressive jackpots 434a4w

A top prize that grows over time until a lucky player wins and the process starts all over again.

Punto banco 4j2254

A baccarat variation that is popular in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and Macau.

Push 486k4o

A draw or tie in a game, which usually results in the player getting his or her money back.

Rake 596n6t

A small fee paid by players to the poker room for hosting the game.

Royal flush 1r2x1s

A ten, jack, queen, king, and ace of the same suit.

RNG 1e4c2s

Also known as a random number generator, this computer algorithm ensures that every roll of the dice, card dealt, and spin is fair and mathematically mirrors real life outcomes.

Scatters 3k1mz

Special slot machine symbols that can pay out or launch bonus rounds, free spins, and other features even if they don’t appear on an active payline.

Shoe 1p5m4i

The container that houses the decks of cards that are used during the game.

Showdown 4b4y4d

The culmination of the game where all remaining players reveal their hands and the winner is determined.

Sic bo 3u6a4b

A table game where players bet on the outcome of three dice rolled at once.

Soft hand q1jn

Blackjack hands that feature an ace valued as 11.

Split 3c76q

Turning a pair of cards in blackjack into two separate hands.

Stand 1s596q

Opting not to receive any additional cards in a blackjack game.

Straight 314w3p

A hand featuring cards that are in numerical order.

Straight flush 20146q

A sequential hand where all the cards are of the same suit.

Surrender 6f326w

Forfeiting your blackjack hand but losing only half your bet.

Symbols 605560

The icons that are found on slot machine reels. You’ll win if you land any of the qualifying symbol combinations listed in the pay table.

Three of a kind 1k3n1o

A hand with three cards of the same rank.

Tight b6v3

Games that have worse than average payouts. Typically used to describe slots.

UK Gambling Commission 5e1l

The public body that is tasked with regulating online and offline gambling in the United Kingdom. Learn more on UK gambling regulation.

Video poker 1n3430

An electronic five-card draw poker game where players are rewarded from the quality of their hands.

Video lots 285y2l

Computerized slot machines that feature no moving parts unlike their reel-based counterparts. When playing online, this refers to the style of game as all internet slots are technically video slots.

VIP 4t2t63

Shorthand for very important person. These people get special perks and access to restricted areas of the casino. It’s much easier to become a VIP on the internet.

Wagering requirements 5a6z2j

The amount that you must bet before you are eligible to cash out your bonus.

Welcome bonus 67514

Special perks such as free money or spins that are offered to new players when g up or funding an for the first time.

Wilds 5r6s3h

Slot machine symbols that can take the place of other symbols to help you complete your paylines. This can also apply to cards in video poker games.