Hand – a) A player’s set of cards b) A craps shooter’s series of rolls until he sevens-out, also called his ‘shoot’. Hard Hand – A blackjack hand without an eleven-count Ace; The opposite of a Soft Hand. Hard Way – When two of the same number on the dice combine for a Read more…
Early Surrender – A once available option in blackjack in which a player could resign a hand and still receive half of his bet back, even if the dealer had a possible blackjack. Eastern Craps – A type of craps that does not allow come bets or place bets, also called New Read more…
Cage – Where players exchange casino currency for cash. Call Bet – A bet made verbally, without placing money on the table. Call Down – Also known as a take-down, this is when a player retracts a wager before its fate is decided. Caller – a) The dealer in baccarat, who directs the activities Read more…
Across the Board – A craps bet for the numbers in all the boxes. Act – The façade a skilled blackjack card counter uses to throw off casino personnel. Action – The amount of money being wagered over a period of time on a certain game, or at a certain casino. Action Player – Read more…