Live Casino Wordlist

New to the world of online casinos in Ireland and looking to get to grips with the lingo, or just need a quick refresher? You've landed in the right spot! We've compiled a comprehensive list of casino terms you'll want to know.

A

ACS - An acronym for "Automatic Card Shuffler".

Action - The total amount of money a player bets over a specific period.

Alias - Your chosen username, often required to play at live casino tables. Pick one that suits you!

Android Casino - As Android devices are ubiquitous, most online casinos offer excellent mobile gaming experiences for them.

Ante - An initial bet required to start a hand, typically in card games.

Auto-play - A feature on slot machines that allows for a set number of automatic spins.

Automatic Card Shuffler - A mechanical device that shuffles one or more decks of cards, often used in land-based casinos.

Avalanche Function - Found on some slot games, this feature sees winning symbols disappear and new ones fall into place, potentially leading to consecutive wins within the same round (e.g., ELK Studio's "Bompers" slot).

B

Banker - The role, often held by the dealer, responsible for managing bets and payouts.

Bankroll - The total sum of money designated for gambling.

Basic Strategy (Blackjack) - In Blackjack, this refers to the mathematically optimal way to play every hand based on your cards and the dealer's upcard, maximising RTP. Learn more about Blackjack strategy here.

Bet / Casino Bet - When playing with real money in a casino, you must place a bet. This is the stake you wager on the outcome of a game round, a possession, or a race.Bet Limits - Every casino game has bet limits, meaning a minimum and maximum amount you can wager. For instance, in Blackjack, the minimum bet might be €5 and the maximum €500.

Bet Max - A button on slot machines that allows you to place the maximum possible bet in a single spin.

Betting Layout - The designated area on a gaming table where players place their chips for a chosen bet.

Betting Limits - The minimum and maximum stakes allowed at a gaming table.

Bonus - A fantastic perk or promotional offer from a casino. Bonuses can grant players free spins or bonus funds, often tied to deposits, but sometimes available without one. Many Irish online casinos offer a variety of bonuses.

Bonus Feature - Special features within a slot game that are activated during bonus rounds, often enhancing winning potential.

Bonus symbol - Landing three or more of these symbols on the reels typically triggers a slot's bonus mode.

Burn Card - The first card dealt from a shuffled deck, which is typically discarded face down before play begins.

Bust - In Blackjack, if your hand's total exceeds 21, you 'bust' and lose the round.

C

Cage - Refers to the secure area in a casino where money is stored, similar to a vault.

Card Counting (Blackjack) - An advanced Blackjack strategy where players track the ratio of high to low cards remaining in the deck to gain an advantage.

Card Counting - A strategy, primarily in Blackjack, used to gain an edge by tracking cards dealt.Card Shark - A highly skilled card player, often a professional, who can exploit less experienced players.Card Sharp - Another term for a Card Shark.Card Washing - A manual shuffling technique involving spreading cards across the table in a sweeping motion.

Cashback - A bonus offered by many online casinos in Ireland, where you get a percentage of your losses back.

Cash Bonus - Extra funds that can be withdrawn after meeting specific wagering requirements.

Cash Out - The option to end a bet before the event concludes, securing winnings or cutting potential losses.

Cashier's Desk - In land-based casinos, this is where players exchange money for chips.

Chasing - The act of continuing to bet after a series of losses in an attempt to recoup funds.

Chip Tray - A tray used by dealers to hold and manage casino chips and coins.

Chips - The small, token-like disks used as currency in casinos.

Coat Tail - A player who mimics the bets of a successful player.

Cold Streak - A period of sustained losses for a player.

Comp (Complimentary) - Perks offered by casinos to reward players, such as free drinks, meals, or loyalty points. The value of comps typically depends on how much and how long you play.

Comp Hustling - A player trying to extend their playtime or linger to gain more complimentary benefits.

Comp Points - In online casinos, these are loyalty points earned that can often be converted into bonus cash or other rewards.

Continuous Shuffling Machine (CSM) - A machine that continuously shuffles cards, often used in live dealer games.

Croupier - The casino employee who manages a gaming table, handles bets, and oversees the game. Essentially, the dealer.

CSM - See "Continuous Shuffling Machine".

Cut Card - A coloured card inserted into the deck to indicate where the shuffle should end, often used in card games.

D

Dealer - The casino employee who runs the game at a table, dealing cards and managing bets. Synonymous with Croupier.

Deck Penetration - The extent to which cards are dealt from a deck before it is reshuffled, often expressed as a percentage.

Deposit - Adding funds to your online casino account.

Deposit Bonus - A bonus offered by online casinos as a reward for making a deposit. Often a percentage match of your deposit.

Deposit Method - The various ways you can add money to your online account, such as credit/debit cards or bank transfers.

Dice Control - A debated theory suggesting players can influence dice rolls to achieve specific outcomes. More relevant in physical casinos.

Dirty Money - Not a standard casino term, this could colloquially refer to money earned through less reputable means or potentially funds from losing bets.

Discard Tray - A container held by the dealer holding used or discarded cards.

Double Down - When playing Blackjack, players gets the opportunity to double their hand after the first two cards. If a player selects "Double", a gambler can only receive one more card.

Down Card - Cards dealt face down.

Download Casino - Online casino games that require downloading software to play.

E

eCOGRA - Testing and standards organization that specializes in online gambling (E-Commerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance)

Edge - Calculating a higher probability of occurrence for a bet than the odds you receive.

Encryption - Used by online casinos to protect money and information from hackers.

Even Money Bet - Wagering money when the odds are equal. The better can lose or win the same amount.

Expanding Wild - When playing slots, a gambler will come across all sorts of wild symbols and one of them is expanding wilds. This means that the wild symbol expands and gives gamblers more wilds on the board.

Expected Win Rate - The amount of money a player is expected to wine over a period of time.

Eye in the Sky - Closed circuit cameras used for monitoring a casino.

F

Face Card - Any jack, queen, or king card.

Face Down Card - See Down Card.

Face Up Card - Cards dealt face up.

Flash Casino - An online casino that uses an Adobe Flash plugin, where players can access games from a web browser.

Flat Betting - When a player bets the same amount each time.

Flush - When playing Blackjack a gambler can make a side bet. One of the side bets pays if a gambler receives the same suit on the first two cards together with the dealer's first.

Free Spins - A gambler can be offered a certain number of Free Spins in a welcome bonus. The opportunity to spin in a selected slot without having to bet any money. Sometimes the Free Spins come with wagering requirements and sometimes without.

Free bonus - A free bonus is a bonus that the casino gives to players without any deposit requirements, this is usually in connection with registering and opening an account with the casino.

G

Gambler’s Fallacy - A false belief that something is more or less likely to happen based on how many times it has happened before.

George - A term used by the Dealer for a big-tipping player.

Gross Winnings - The difference between how much a player bets and how much they win.

H

Hearts - One of the two suits of a deck of cards and one of the four suits.

High Roller - A player who consistently bets large sums of money.

Hit - When you play Blackjack, you always get two cards in your hand. If you want a third card say or click "Hit". The dealer then gives you a third card.

Hot Streak - When a player has a long-lasting winning run.

Hot Table - When players at a specific table keep winning.

House - Another term for Casino.

House Edge - The advantage a casino has to make money over players.

House Rules - Rules that are specific to a casino.

J

Jackpot - A large prize amount often associated with slot machines.

L

Layout - Markings on a game table dividing the surface into sections.

Live Dealer Games - An in-person casino game with a human Dealer, as opposed to an online casino game with a computer Dealer.

Lobby - Where players can see all games available in online casinos.

Loose Slot - A slot machine with a high payout.

Loyalty Program - A membership for casinos. Players can connect their cards to the membership so that when makes transactions, they can gain rewards.

M

Marker - Similar to a short-term loan or a line of credit, a player can borrow money from a casino to bet.

Maximum Bet - The highest a player can bet during a game.

Minimum Bet - The lowest a player can bet during a game.

Mobile Casino - A mobile casino is where you can play all online games on your phone.

Multi-Hand - Game When players use multiple hands at once during a game. A bet must be made from each hand.

Multi-Player Game - When players use only one hand at a time during a game.

N

Net Winnings - The amount a casino makes after prizes and winnings are distributed after a game is played.

No deposit bonus - A no deposit bonus is a bonus that you get without having to make a deposit.

O

Odds - The chances of winning or losing during a game.

Optimal Strategy - A “correct” way to play to give players a better chance at winning.

Open Card - When playing Blackjack, a player can choose a table where the dealer shows both his cards instead of one. This gives a clear advantage, but at the same time, the dealer always wins equally, which means that the player’s advantage quickly disappears.

P

Paint - Slang term for Face Card.

Payout - The money given to a player after a winning bet.

Payout Odds - How much a player will win from a bet, relative to the stake. This means for 3:1, a player will win $3 for every $1 put down.

Payout Percentage - How much money is returned to a player. For example, if a player’s payout percentage is 90%, for every $10 wagered, they will win $9.

Payout Table - Shows how much can be won on a specific game.

Payline - A pay line is the same as a paytable. It is a line where winnings are paid out in the game.

Pit - Areas that break up a casino. Each pit has a designated number of tables for games.

Pit Boss - An employee who oversees an individual pit.

Play Bonus - For online gambling, this can be used for wagering only. It can’t be withdrawn.

Play For Fun - For online casinos, games with no winnings that are offered to players who don’t put down any money.

Progression Betting - Broken into two styles. 1. Positive betting, which means when a player increases their stake after a win, and 2. Negative betting, which means a player decreases their stake after a win.

Progressive Jackpot - A Jackpot that grows until it is one.

Put - Slang for a Tie in a game.

R

Reload Bonus - The reload bonus is given to loyal players at a casino. It is granted when gamblers deposit more money in their casino accounts. A "top-up bonus" and means that you get an extra penny if you choose to top up your gaming account.

Re-spins - In some slots you can get re-spins. This means that you get a free spin if you succeed in fulfilling the function.

RTP - RTP stands for return to player and is the payback percentage. Most often you will find RTP in a slot and can see how much is refunded to players.

S

Shoe - A container that holds and dispenses cards at a game table.

Shuffle - When a dealer mixes the cards to keep the order anonymous.

Side Bet - A bet placed on an outcome not related to the result of the game. For example, betting that your first card is higher than 10.

Sign Up Bonus - For online casinos, incentive given to player when they first join.

Slots - A slot machine is a casino game that has spinning reels. The reels contain symbols on them. If the symbols line up, a prize is won. The price depends on where the different symbols land.

Stake - A bet size.

Sticky Bonus - Slang for Play Bonus.

Stiff -A term used by the Dealer for a player who doesn’t tip.

Split - When a player gets the same value on both cards when playing blackjack, there is an opportunity to split them. Another card on each will be dealt. Now there are two playing hands that must match the initial wager for the new second hand.

T

Table - Hold A gaming table’s profit after a set period of time.

Table Limit - The minimum and maximum amounts of money that players can bet on one hand.

Tilt - To play recklessly due to emotions, typically caused by losing.

Toke - Slang for tip given to Dealer.

True Odds - The odds of a bet based on probability.

Turnover Requirement - An expression that is used to describe the amount wagered. Meaning placing bets with the money that´s been deposited.

Tournament - Allows players to make bets with a minimum rate that competes with other players.

U

Up Card - See Face Up Card.

V

VIP Club - For the most loyal players, some casinos have VIP programs. The higher the VIP players climb in the VIP club, the better the rewards.
VIP Player - A player valued for betting regularly and/or for using high stakes at a casino.
VIP Program - For online casinos, how players can be rewarded for their activity.

W

Wager - How much money a player bets.

Wagering Requirements - For online casinos, it dictates how much a play must bet before making a withdrawal.

Welcome Bonus - If a player is new to a casino and opens an account, they are rewarded with a welcome bonus.

Whale - Players who bet thousands or millions of dollars in one night.

Withdrawal - When a player moves the money from their online account back to the payment of their choice.