Walking into a casino can feel like entering a foreign country where everyone speaks a completely different language.
Mastering this slang ensures you know exactly what is happening during fast-paced games.
Common Financial Terms in the Casino
A ‘bankroll’ is the total amount of money you have specifically set aside for your gambling session.
Conversely, a ‘grinder’ is a player who makes small bets over a long period to slowly build a profit.
- ‘Toke’ is the casino slang for a tip given to the dealer
- ‘Color up’ means exchanging your small denomination chips for larger ones before leaving
- ‘Comp’ refers to free gifts, rooms, or meals given by the casino to reward your play
Game-Specific Terminology
When playing 21, the term ‘bust’ indicates that a hand has gone over the maximum limit and lost.
In Craps, the ‘shooter’ is the person currently rolling the dice, and a ‘snake eyes’ is a roll of two.
| Term | Game | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Shoe | Blackjack/Baccarat | The box that holds the decks of cards |
| Pit Boss | All Table Games | The supervisor monitoring a group of tables |
While it seems overwhelming at first, you will pick up this vocabulary very quickly once you start playing.
