Oftentimes, online casino players tend to know the terminology for the few online casino games they play. But having the knowledge of a vast amount of online casino terms is extremely beneficial to online gamers.
Here’s a comprehensive list of 90 online casino terms all players should know:
Term |
Definition |
|---|---|
ACS |
an automatic card shuffler |
Action |
the total amount or pot that goes to the winning player of the round or game being played |
Add On |
the extra chip amount that could be added when a poker tournament reaches the end of late registration |
Aggregate Limit |
the total amount paid by hand to the winner of a given round. |
All-In |
when a player bets all of their chips (money) in a poker hand |
Ante |
an additional bet that is required before a hand begins |
Balance |
a player’s account value that could be used towards placing wagers |
Banker |
one of two primary bets in baccarat |
Bankroll |
the total dollar amount owned by the player |
Barred |
occurs when a player is unable to participate in an online casino game due to their IP address or physical location |
Beginner’s Luck |
a popular global phrase used when a player enjoys wins at the very beginning of their gambling experience |
Betting Limits |
the set minimum and maximum bet amounts that each player can make |
Blind Bet |
a wager placed by the player before cards are dealt |
Blinds |
mandatory wagers that players must make before a poker hand, typically come in a small blind and big blind |
Bonus |
a promotion that online casinos use to incentivize players to play on their platform |
Breaking the Bank |
well-known phrase used when a player wins an incredible amount of money or loses an exceptional amount |
Buy-In |
the amount that the house or game requires for a player to enter a game |
Call |
an action in poker that is done when a player matches the bet on any betting round |
Cascading/Collapsing Reels |
a bonus feature in slots that generates only when the winning combination is found, which can lead to multiplied winning combos |
Cashback |
a common program provided by online casinos that give funds back to the player |
Cash-Out |
occurs when a player withdraws their money from their online casino balance |
Casino (House) Advantage or Edge |
an automatic advantage that the casino or house has over all players which is mathematically proven over the long term |
Chips |
the medium of exchange when playing casino games |
Cold Streak |
a losing streak |
Deal |
a process where dealers dole out cards to players and/or themselves |
Deck |
the cards being used for a casino game |
Deposit |
a process where players add funds to their online casino account |
Draw |
in 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 flush |
Double or Nothing |
a betting style where players double their bet after losing a hand |
Expanding Wilds |
the bonus features offered by slot games |
Face Cards |
cards that contain faces: Kings, Queens, and Jacks |
Flat Betting |
occurs when a player consistently bets the same amount each hand |
Flop |
the first three community cards dealt on the table in poker |
Fold |
an action taken in poker that requires a player to release their hand, forfeiting the pot to another player |
Free Spins |
a feature of slots that afford players free chances to win |
Hit |
the action of requesting an additional card in blackjack |
Hole Cards |
a player’s hand in poker |
Hand |
the cards that are held and used by each player |
High Roller |
a player who typically places astronomically sized wagers |
House |
the casino |
House Rules |
the set of rules created by a casino |
Inside Bet |
the primary roulette betting structure where users can bet on numbers 0-36. |
Insurance Bet |
a side bet created by the player in case the dealer hits blackjack after showing an Ace |
Jackpot |
the largest prize that could be won in a casino game |
Juice |
also known as vigorish, this is a fee charged specifically by online casinos for their service |
Kicker |
the second card in a player’s hand that is unpaired and represents a tiebreaker if two players have the same pair |
Lay the Odds |
a player winning less than they initial bet at the beginning of the game |
Limits |
the restrictions set for the amount players can bet or raise in a given game |
Lobby |
the area of a casino app or site that shows all games or game types that can be played |
Live Dealer Games |
games offered that replicate a physical casino by having a live dealer host the games through a live stream |
Maximum |
the highest wager allowed by an online casino in an individual game |
Minimum |
the smallest wager allowed by an online casino in an individual game |
Multiplier |
a slot feature that multiplies standard payouts by a predetermined amount |
Multi-Hand Games |
typically seen in video poker, these are games that allow players to play multiple hands at once |
Natural |
an unbeatable hand, considered a 21 in blackjack and and 8 or 9 in baccarat |
Net Winnings |
the amount of pure profit that players take |
Non-Sticky Bonus |
a promotional offer bonus that does not have a wagering requirement attached to it |
Odds |
a player’s direct chance of winning a game or round |
Open |
the original pre-flop raiser in a poker hand |
Overlay |
beneficial odds of the player in a casino game |
Pass |
an action taken when a player folds and decides to not continue participating in a round or game |
Pat |
a blackjack hand that is worth 17 or higher |
Payline |
the direction and symbols of winning combinations in slot games |
Payoff (Payout) |
the total amount a player receives after winning a bet |
Payout Percentage |
a long-term percentage of the casino’s payouts on the average bet |
Payout Table |
a table containing payout amounts for specific bets placed on a slot |
Pigeon |
an ignorant casino player. |
Pocket Cards |
the face down cards that players receive during a game. |
Pot |
rhe total amount of money or chips that is awarded to the winner of a hand of poker |
Progressive Jackpot |
a jackpot that increases in size until it is hit |
Provably Fair |
an algorithm used to verify the authenticity and fairness of an online casino game |
Reload Bonus |
an additional bonus in the form of cash or casino credit players are given when they deposit a certain amount into their account balance |
River |
the last community card in a poker hand, also known as Fifth Street |
Random Number Generator (RNG) |
the randomized system used to generate numbers, cards, and reels in online casino games. |
Skin |
also known as money inside the casino |
Sign-Up Bonus |
a bonus or promotion that online casinos offer to incentivize players to sign up on their platform |
Stake |
another term for a bet |
Sticky Bonus |
a bonus that is not removed from a player’s account until they fail to meet the requirements to retain it |
Standing Hand |
a hand that is valued at a 17 or higher in blackjack |
Sticky Wilds |
slot machine Wild symbols that do not move from their landing spot for the entirety of a free spin period |
Suit |
the symbol on casino cards that include clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades |
Tap Out |
a term used for when a player loses their entire account balance and cannot participate in games until another deposit is made |
Trips (Three of a Kind) |
a hand containing three of the same cards |
Underplay |
occurs when a player chooses to play their strong hand slowly at the beginning of a poker hand |
Up Card |
the dealer’s card that is showing in blackjack |
Vigorish (Vig) |
the fee that online casinos charge their players |
Wager |
a bet |
Wager Requirements |
the play-through requirements set by online casinos that allow players to withdraw their winnings by betting a certain amount of money |
Wild Symbols |
symbols found in slot games that can provide different effects to maximize payouts |
Withdrawal |
the act of taking money or earnings out of one’s online casino balance |