Action s2v6w

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

All-in po5q

Wagering all your remaining chips in a single bet.

American roulette 1e5q2d

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 4i5xf

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

Baccarat 5m1r32

A popular comparing card game that features a wooden pallet.

Banker 2e5240

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

Bankroll 4lu16

Available funds that a player can use to gamble.

Bet 47182o

The amount of money you’re wagering.

Blackjack 16k2s

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 5u292s

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

Bonus 6a313y

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

Bonus game 4v2b6a

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

Burn card 281p5c

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

Bust 3s3o1v

Going over 21 and instantly losing in blackjack.

Card counting 2t6h6n

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 5a233f

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 6m705i

The mathematical edge that casinos have over players.

Casino hold’em poker 6e4l6q

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

Chemin de fir 451214

The original French version of baccarat.

Chips 6m413f

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 5t5o6j

The initial roll in a craps game.

Comps 19a4z

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

Craps 1ii28

The popular dice table game.

Credit 50jd

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

Croupier 17l2

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

Deposit ap5f

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 5s4l3s

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

eCOGRA 3z436j

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

European roulette 2f4k5e

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

Face cards 4l693m

Jack, queens, and kings.

Flush 1ny3n

A hand where all the cards have the same suit.

Four of a kind 7334y

Four cards with identical numbers or faces.

French roulette e6o41

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 183w2

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

Hard hand 583c6c

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

Hit j2r6r

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

Hole card a1w1f

Cards that are dealt face down.

House edge 213oa

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

House rules 5i6c6b

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 42703n

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

Insurance 256v44

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

Jacks or better 354i5b

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

Jackpot 6x5a3a

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

Joker 3y3026

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

Keno 1k353f

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

Live dealer games 5zy4m

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 f3yr

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

Martingale betting system 4l4c4

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

Max bet 656i6t

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

Multiplier 5s2g4z

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

Odds 6t6p24

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

Outside bet 316l3e

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

Pai gow 5a2345

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

Pair 346o6w

Two cards with the same numerical value.

Pay line 593x4n

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 1t3j28

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

Payout percentage 4i3e3x

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 3726d

The prize pool that’s available to be won.

Progressive jackpots 1u355z

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

Punto banco 421f6g

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

Push h4x5t

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

Rake 70su

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

Royal flush 2d414d

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

RNG 374q19

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 60l25

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 6e313q

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

Showdown 1c133p

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

Sic bo 1g3l3h

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

Soft hand 6r48

Blackjack hands that feature an ace valued as 11.

Split 30454c

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

Stand fm12

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

Straight 4o5t59

A hand featuring cards that are in numerical order.

Straight flush 6b3d41

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

Surrender 9502a

Forfeiting your blackjack hand but losing only half your bet.

Symbols 4q4g6e

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 3362d

A hand with three cards of the same rank.

Tight 2h4u1p

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

UK Gambling Commission 6h3e6c

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

Video poker 213063

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

Video lots 1x574c

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 2o2k2l

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 a601m

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

Welcome bonus 263z46

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 5s2e6c

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.