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Casino Terms P

Casino Dictionary, words that start with: “P” Paddle : A plastic device used to push currency down into the ‘drop box’. Pair : Two of the same numeral cards are said to form a pair. See ‘Poker Rules & Poker Hand Ranking’ Pair Plus : A bet made by the player that his/her hand will [...]

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Casino Terms Q

Poker and Casino Dictionary, words that start with: “Q” Quads : ‘Four of a kind’, four of the same numeral value cards in poker games. Qualifier : The hand meets or exceeds a predetermined variables like in ‘Caribbean Stud Poker’ the qualifier is an Ace King or higher.

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Casino Terms R

Poker Casino Dictionary – Glossary with meanings and definitions of the words used explained: “R” Racetrack : A printed area that the dealer uses to mark up call bets on some European roulette layouts. Rack : A tray used to hold and carry casino chips. Rake : The percentage that the ‘house’ takes as it’s [...]

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Casino Terms S

Casino & Poker Phrases “S” Saving the odds : Phrase used by dealers, meaning that the odds on a come bet are to be given back to the player rather than taken. Scratch : An option in several casino games to request a hit. Seven card stud poker : Version of poker in which no [...]

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Casino Terms T

Glossary of Casino terminology Words that start with: “T” Taking Odds : An option a craps player has of increasing their initial bet after a point has been established, these odds are referred to as ‘free odds’ as they pay the ‘true odds’. The most common form of taking one’s odds is behind the ‘passline’. [...]

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