Online Casino Glossary of Terms – The Action Network

ACSan automatic card shufflerActionthe total amount or pot that goes to the winning player of the round or game being playedAdd Onthe extra chip amount that could be added when a poker tournament reaches the end of late registrationAggregate Limitthe total amount paid by hand to the winner of a given round.All-Inwhen a player bets all of their chips (money) in a poker handAntean additional bet that is required before a hand beginsBalancea players account value that could be used towards placing wagersBankerone of two primary bets in baccaratBankrollthe total dollar amount owned by the playerBarredoccurs when a player is unable to participate in an online casino game due to their IP address or physical locationBeginners Lucka popular global phrase used when a player enjoys wins at the very beginning of their gambling experienceBetting Limitsthe set minimum and maximum bet amounts that each player can makeBlind Beta wager placed by the player before cards are dealtBlindsmandatory wagers that players must make before a poker hand, typically come in a small blind and big blindBonusa promotion that online casinos use to incentivize players to play on their platformBreaking the Bankwell-known phrase used when a player wins an incredible amount of money or loses an exceptional amountBuy-Inthe amount that the house or game requires for a player to enter a gameCallan action in poker that is done when a player matches the bet on any betting roundCascading/Collapsing Reelsa bonus feature in slots that generates only when the winning combination is found, which can lead to multiplied winning combosCashbacka common program provided by online casinos that give funds back to the playerCash-Outoccurs when a player withdraws their money from their online casino balanceCasino (House) Advantage or Edgean automatic advantage that the casino or house has over all players which is mathematically proven over the long termChipsthe medium of exchange when playing casino gamesCold Streaka losing streakDeala process where dealers dole out cards to players and/or themselvesDeckthe cards being used for a casino gameDeposita process where players add funds to their online casino accountDrawin poker, this type of hand is where a player needs either one or two distinct cards to make a straight or one of a suit to make a flushDouble or Nothinga betting style where players double their bet after losing a handExpanding Wildsthe bonus features offered by slot gamesFace Cardscards that contain faces: Kings, Queens, and JacksFlat Bettingoccurs when a player consistently bets the same amount each handFlopthe first three community cards dealt on the table in pokerFoldan action taken in poker that requires a player to release their hand, forfeiting the pot to another playerFree Spinsa feature of slots that afford players free chances to winHitthe action of requesting an additional card in blackjackHole Cardsa players hand in pokerHandthe cards that are held and used by each playerHigh Rollera player who typically places astronomically sized wagersHousethe casinoHouse Rulesthe set of rules created by a casinoInside Betthe primary roulette betting structure where users can bet on numbers 0-36.Insurance Beta side bet created by the player in case the dealer hits blackjack after showing an AceJackpotthe largest prize that could be won in a casino gameJuicealso known as vigorish, this is a fee charged specifically by online casinos for their serviceKickerthe second card in a players hand that is unpaired and represents a tiebreaker if two players have the same pairLay the Oddsa player winning less than they initial bet at the beginning of the gameLimitsthe restrictions set for the amount players can bet or raise in a given gameLobbythe area of a casino app or site that shows all games or game types that can be playedLive Dealer Gamesgames offered that replicate a physical casino by having a live dealer host the games through a live streamMaximumthe highest wager allowed by an online casino in an individual gameMinimumthe smallest wager allowed by an online casino in an individual gameMultipliera slot feature that multiplies standard payouts by a predetermined amountMulti-Hand Gamestypically seen in video poker, these are games that allow players to play multiple hands at onceNaturalan unbeatable hand, considered a 21 in blackjack and and 8 or 9 in baccaratNet Winningsthe amount of pure profit that players takeNon-Sticky Bonusa promotional offer bonus that does not have a wagering requirement attached to itOddsa players direct chance of winning a game or roundOpenthe original pre-flop raiser in a poker handOverlaybeneficial odds of the player in a casino gamePassan action taken when a player folds and decides to not continue participating in a round or gamePata blackjack hand that is worth 17 or higherPaylinethe direction and symbols of winning combinations in slot gamesPayoff (Payout)the total amount a player receives after winning a betPayout Percentagea long-term percentage of the casinos payouts on the average betPayout Tablea table containing payout amounts for specific bets placed on a slotPigeonan ignorant casino player.Pocket Cardsthe face down cards that players receive during a game.Potrhe total amount of money or chips that is awarded to the winner of a hand of pokerProgressive Jackpota jackpot that increases in size until it is hitProvably Fairan algorithm used to verify the authenticity and fairness of an online casino gameReload Bonusan additional bonus in the form of cash or casino credit players are given when they deposit a certain amount into their account balanceRiverthe last community card in a poker hand, also known as Fifth StreetRandom Number Generator (RNG)the randomized system used to generate numbers, cards, and reels in online casino games.Skinalso known as money inside the casinoSign-Up Bonusa bonus or promotion that online casinos offer to incentivize players to sign up on their platformStakeanother term for a betSticky Bonusa bonus that is not removed from a players account until they fail to meet the requirements to retain itStanding Handa hand that is valued at a 17 or higher in blackjackSticky Wildsslot machine Wild symbols that do not move from their landing spot for the entirety of a free spin periodSuitthe symbol on casino cards that include clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spadesTap Outa term used for when a player loses their entire account balance and cannot participate in games until another deposit is madeTrips (Three of a Kind)a hand containing three of the same cardsUnderplayoccurs when a player chooses to play their strong hand slowly at the beginning of a poker handUp Cardthe dealers card that is showing in blackjackVigorish (Vig)the fee that online casinos charge their playersWagera betWager Requirementsthe play-through requirements set by online casinos that allow players to withdraw their winnings by betting a certain amount of moneyWild Symbolssymbols found in slot games that can provide different effects to maximize payoutsWithdrawalthe act of taking money or earnings out of ones online casino balance

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Online Casino Glossary of Terms - The Action Network