Decoding Casino Slang: A Glossary for New Players

Walking into a casino can feel like entering a foreign country where everyone speaks a completely different language.

Mastering this slang ensures you know exactly what is happening during fast-paced games.

Basic Betting and Money Slang

A ‘bankroll’ is the total amount of money you have specifically set aside for your gambling session.

Conversely, a ‘grinder’ is a player who makes small bets over a long period to slowly build a profit.

• ‘Flat betting’ means wagering the exact same amount on every single hand
• ‘Chasing’ is the dangerous habit of increasing bets to win back lost money
• ‘Drop’ is the total cash exchanged for chips at a specific table

Important Phrases for Specific Games

When playing 21, the term ‘bust’ indicates that a hand has gone over the maximum limit and lost.

At the craps table, rolling a seven after the point is established is known as ‘sevening out’.

While it seems overwhelming at first, you will pick up this vocabulary very quickly once you start playing.