Not sure about the meaning of a gambling term? We've put together a handy little online casino glossary here, where we explain the most common terms for you.
| ABG | General terms and conditions of business |
| Ante | A compelling use, as in the case of poker, serves to increase the size of the pot. |
| Outside bet (roulette) | In roulette, bets are placed on simple chances on a field outside the number grid on the tableau. |
| Payout ratio | The statistical value of a casino game indicating the long-term returns of one's wager. |
| Paytable | Specifies the potential winnings one can attain in a casino game given certain circumstances. |
| Auto play (slots) | With Auto-Play, you can effortlessly trigger multiple consecutive spins in online slots. |
| Ball Door (Bingo) | The small opening where the bingo balls drop through. |
| banker | The banker manages the gameplay across various card and table games. |
| Banker (Baccarat) | In Baccarat, the bankholder is one of the two sides available for placing bets. |
| Bankroll | The available amount of funds that one has in an online casino to play with. |
| Bet | A bet, for example on a number in roulette or the stake in a poker game. |
| Bluff (Poker) | When bluffing, one places a bet despite knowing that their hand is not strong enough to win. The hope is that the other players will fold their hand, resulting in a victory. |
| Bonus game | Free spins or bonus rounds, as they are also called, can be won on many slots. |
| Bust (Blackjack) | If a player exceeds 21 points in Blackjack, they go bust and lose the round. |
| Call (Poker) | One joins in on a bet made by another player by wagering the same amount. |
| Square (Roulette) | A roulette bet where one wagers on a square of numbers on the number field. |
| The game known as Chemin de Fer, also referred to as Baccarat, | A popular variation of Baccarat is when a player takes on the role of the banker. If the banker wins, the casino collects a commission. |
| Chips | Chips, also commonly referred to as tokens, are used as bets in certain games (such as roulette, online poker). |
| Column (Roulette) | A potential roulette bet where one places their wager on one of the three columns on the number field. |
| Croupier | "French for dealers. Frequently used in Baccarat and Roulette." |
| Demo Mode | The play money mode in casino games allows players to bet with free credits, eliminating the risk of winning or losing real money. |
| Dice | English for dice |
| Doppelnull (Roulette) | In American Roulette, there is a double zero which gives the bank a larger house advantage. |
| Double Down (Blackjack) | In some variants of Blackjack, players have the opportunity to double their bet as their first move. They will receive exactly one additional card and then the round will end. |
| Dozens (Roulette) | A wager at roulette where one bets on a dozen of numbers. |
| Down Card | A concealed card, for example in Blackjack or Texas Hold'em Poker |
| Draw (card games) | In certain card games, there is an opportunity to request additional cards or exchange cards to enhance one's hand. |
| Drilling | Also known as Trips or Three of a Kind, it refers to three cards of the same value, such as in online poker. |
| Real money mode | In this mode, you play the casino games for real money. |
| Equality | French for tie, such as in Baccarat |
| One armed bandits | Common term used for slot machines that were previously equipped with a large lever on the side and "emptied the money from one's pockets." |
| Easy Chance (Roulette) | Certain roulette bets that pay 1:1. For instance: Red/Black, Even/Odd, High/Low. |
| increase | Also known as "raise". One increases the bet, for example in a game of poker. |
| Face Cards | Picture cards - Jack, Queen, or King |
| Flop (Poker) | The initial three community cards in Texas Hold'em. |
| Flush (Poker) | A poker hand consisting of five cards of the same suit, such as five hearts or clubs. |
| Fold (Poker) | One surrenders their poker hand and is eliminated from the game. Preceding bets are lost. |
| Free Spins | Free spins that can be obtained through a bonus offer or won in an online slot game. |
| Fruit Machine | The informal term used to refer to slot machines. |
| Full House (Poker) | A poker hand consisting of three of a kind and a pair. |
| Odds of winning | Also known as odds. Indicates the percentage chance of winning. |
| Payline | A line on slot machines that extends across the reels. When multiple symbols of equal value land on a payline, you win. |
| House edge | In all casino games, the bank (meaning the casino) possesses a mathematical advantage over the players. |
| High Card (Poker) | If you have no other hand combinations in poker, the highest card determines the winner. |
| High Roller | High rollers are players who gamble with exceptionally large amounts of money in casinos and are often given preferential treatment. |
| Hole Cards (Poker) | The concealed cards in poker or blackjack that only the respective player or dealer is allowed to see. |
| Inside bet (roulette) | Bets placed on the inner number field of the tableau, specifically bets on numbers or number groups. |
| Insurance (Blackjack) | In some variations of Blackjack, players have the option to take insurance against a dealer's Blackjack. If the dealer indeed has Blackjack, the player will receive a partial refund of their bet. |
| Joker | In some card games, the Joker is added to the deck or a specific card is declared as the Joker. It can substitute for any card. For instance, in the video poker variation called Deuces Wild, the four twos are considered as Jokers. |
| Card carriage | Also known as a shoe or a shoe. The sled is a box that contains the cards and protects them from potential manipulations. |
| Buy (Blackjack) | Also known as a "hit," one purchases an additional card in blackjack. |
| Line Bet (slot machines) | The bet per payline in online slots. |
| License | Every online casino needs a valid gambling license to legally offer real money casino games. |
| Muck | The designated spot for all discarded cards. Once a card lands in the muck, it is out of play. |
| Multiplier (slot machines) | Many online slots have a bonus feature called a multiplier, which, under certain circumstances, multiplies the winnings. |
| Natural (Baccarat) | If you are dealt a hand with 8 or 9 points in Baccarat, you have a Natural and therefore have exceptionally high chances of winning. |
| Odds | The chances of winning in a casino game |
| Outs | The most enhancing cards that increase the chances of winning in a card game are referred to as "outs." |
| Pair (Poker) | A person holds a poker hand with two identical cards, such as a pair of twos or kings. |
| Pitboss | The supervisor in an online casino who is responsible for a range of gaming tables. They hold the responsibility to ensure that everything is fair and above board. |
| Preflop (Poker) | The pre-flop move in poker. |
| Progressive jackpot | The main prize in a progressive jackpot increases with each round of play until it is eventually won by a player. As a result, the jackpot amount can vary significantly and occasionally reach enormous sums. |
| Punto Banco (Baccarat) | A particularly popular variant of Baccarat where one can freely bet on either the player's or the banker's side. Both sides are played by the croupier according to fixed rules. |
| Push | In the case of a tie in Baccarat or Blackjack, a push occurs, meaning the player gets their bet back. |
| Qualifier (Casino Poker) | In certain casino poker variants, the dealer's hand must meet a minimum standard before a payout can occur. |
| Rail | Distinguishing between spectators and players, as in a poker tournament. |
| Raise (Poker) | In this move, one increases the bet after another player's initial wager. |
| Rake (Poker) | The portion of the poker pot that the casino collects as a fee. |
| Risk game | In certain casino games, players have the opportunity to gamble their winnings in a risk game. Typically, this involves a double-or-nothing game. |
| River (Poker) | The final betting round in an online poker game. |
| RNG | English translation: "English for random number generator or random number generator." |
| Royal Flush | The best poker hand is comprised of a straight flush with 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace in the same suit. |
| Scatter symbol (slot machines) | A bonus feature where a specific symbol does not need to land on a payline to trigger a win. |
| Scratch Card | English for scratch cards |
| Showdown (Poker) | At the end of a poker round, there is a showdown. All remaining players must reveal their hand. The winning hand is the best one. |
| Spin (slot machines) | One round (spin) in online slot machines. |
| Split Pot (Poker) | If two or more players have the same poker hand at the end of the game round, the pot will be divided. |
| SSL | Secure Socket Layer is a state-of-the-art encryption technology designed to ensure the safety of your data. |
| Stand (Blackjack) | The man is content with his hand and concludes the game round. |
| Straight (Poker) | A road, therefore five consecutive cards. Example: 6-7-8-9-10 |
| Straight Flush (Poker) | A street in one color. Beats all other hands except for a royal flush. |
| Symbols (slot machines) | In slot machines, the reels are filled with symbols such as fruits, bells, numbers, and more. These symbols can also have bonus features like Wild or Scatter. |
| Tableau (Roulette) | The game field in roulette. One places their chips on the corresponding field on the tableau to make a bet. |
| Tie Bet | A man places a bet on a tie during a game, specifically on a draw. |
| Tilt | If someone is "on tilt," they are no longer able to make rational decisions. Reasons for being on tilt can include a string of bad luck, as well as fatigue or hunger. |
| Table limit | The maximum or minimum bet allowed in a table game. In a casino, the same game is often offered with different table limits. |
| Transversal (Roulette) | French for a cross row. One bets on three numbers that are in a row on the tableau. |
| Turn (Poker) | The third round of play in Texas Hold'em or Omaha Pot Limit Poker. The fourth community card is revealed, followed by another round of betting. |
| Sales requirement | The amount one must wager in an online casino to unlock a bonus. For instance, with a 30x wagering requirement, you would need to wager 30 times the bonus amount. |
| Variance | The fluctuation in a casino game. The higher the variance, the longer losing streaks can be, but also the greater the potential winnings. |
| Insurance (Blackjack) | In some variations of Blackjack, players have the option to insure themselves against a dealer's Blackjack, which entitles them to receive a portion of their bet back in such circumstances. |
| Video Poker | An automated game in which players compete against the house in a poker format. Typically, a variation of Five Card Draw is played. |
| Foursome (Poker) | One is holding a hand with four identical cards, such as four 7s or Kings. |
| Reels (slot machines) | In the past, slot machines consisted of spinning reels. Many online slots still simulate this aspect today. |
| Wild symbol (slot machines) | The wild symbol functions as the ultimate substitute in online slots, capable of representing any other symbol. |
| Welcome bonus | Many casinos offer new players a welcome bonus. Depending on the bonus, you can receive free spins and/or a deposit bonus. |
| Zero (Roulette) | The zero in roulette is primarily responsible for the house edge, as even bets always lose when the ball lands on zero. In American roulette, there is even a double zero, making the house edge twice as large in this variant. |
| Random number generator | Behind every online casino game is a Random Number Generator (RNG), which determines the outcome of the game. A certified RNG ensures truly random and unpredictable results, guaranteeing fair gameplay. |