Casino Glossary

• Caribbean Stud Poker

  Poker

  A table game based on 5-card stud, but played against the dealer only and with different betting and payouts.

  Synonym: Super Stud Poker, Viking Poker

• Multiplier

  Slots

  A feature that results in two to ten times the normal payout.

• Impair

  Roulette

  French for a bet on the odd numbers. Pays 1 to 1.

• Fishhooks

  PokerVideo Poker

  Slang for jacks.

• Aggregate Winnings

  Casino

  Total amount won.

  Synonym: Gross Winnings

• Casino Advantage

  Casino

  The long-term theoretical advantage of the casino or "house" over players.

  Synonym: Casino Edge

• Royal Flush Wild

  Video Poker

  A royal flush made with one or more wild cards.

• Inside Straight/Gutshot/One-Grapper

  PokerVideo Poker

  Four cards to a straight with a gap inside, e.g. 7543 (vs 7654, an "open ender" that has double the chance of making the straight).

• Basic Strategy

  BlackjackCasino

  A relatively simple strategy designed to improve a player's chances, particularly in blackjack.

  See also: Aggressive Play

• Horn High Bet

  Craps

  Same as a horn bet, except an additional bet is placed on one of the numbers. E.g. horn high 12 bets one unit each on the 2, 3 and 11, and 2 units on the 12.