VIP Club Casino Online Glossary

Online Casino Terminologies

243 Ways to Win

It is a feature in slot machines and video slots that allows for 243 possible winning combinations.

Action

The total amount of money wagered by players during a game or hand.

Active Payline

A line on a slot machine or video slot that counts towards a winning combination.

ACS

Automatic Card Shuffler, a device used to shuffle playing cards for casino games.

Add-On

Additional chips that can be purchased by players during a tournament.

Affiliate

A business that generates revenue by sending customers to another business.

Aggregate Limit

The maximum amount that a casino will pay out in a single hand.

All-In

A betting term in poker where a player places all their remaining chips in the pot.

Ante

A required bet before the start of a hand in certain casino games.

Arm

A player with exceptional dice throwing skills.

Baccarat

A popular casino game.

Balance

The amount of money a player has available for placing bets.

Banker

Another term for the dealer or house.

Bankroll

The total amount of money a player has for gambling.

Barred

A player whose account or IP address has been banned by the online casino.

Beard

A player who conceals the identity of another player.

Beef

A dispute between a player and a casino.

Beginner's Luck

When a new player wins due to luck in their first few rounds.

Bet Max

The maximum bet that can be placed on all active paylines on a slot machine or video slot.

Bet Min

The minimum bet that can be placed on a slot machine or video slot.

Betting Limits

The minimum and maximum amounts that players can bet during a game.

Blackjack

A popular online casino game with various variations.

Blind Bet

A bet placed before seeing the cards in a game.

Blinds

Forced bets that players must place before the start of a hand.

Bonus

Additional money given by the casino to a player for meeting specific requirements.

Break-Even Point

When a player wins the same amount they wagered previously.

Breaking the Bank

Winning a large amount of money in a casino game.

BritBrag

A variation of poker played against the casino with three cards.

Bug

A wildcard used in poker only for creating flushes and straights.

Buy-In

Purchasing casino chips with cash.

Cage

A place where a lot of money is stored in a casino.

Call

Accepting the current set of wagers by previous players in a game.

Camouflage

Concealing a player's hand, identity, or playstyle.

Capping

Cheating by adding or removing chips from bets after the outcome is declared.

Card Counting

Counting played cards in blackjack to determine the likelihood of future cards.

Card Sharp

A skilled player in card games.

Card Washing

A shuffling technique used by dealers.

Caribbean Stud Poker

A casino table game based on five-card stud poker.

Cascading/Collapsing Reels

A bonus feature in which winning combinations lead to a chain reaction of more winning combinations.

Cashback

A refund given to players in case of a losing bet.

Cash-Out

Withdrawing money from an online casino.

Casino Advantage

The mathematical edge an online casino has over players in a game.

Casino Rewards

Additional bonuses or rewards earned by players in a casino.

Casino Tournament

Competitions held in a casino between players.

Chase

Continuing to gamble in hopes of recovering from losing bets.

Chips

Currency used in a casino to represent cash.

Classic Slots

A type of slot machine or video slot.

Coat-Tail

A person who bets the same number as the winning player.

Coins

Another type of currency used in online casinos.

Cold

A losing streak experienced by players.

Colouring Up

Exchanging lower denomination chips for higher value chips.

Comp Points

Reward points earned by players that can be exchanged for chips.

Cracking the Nut

Players who earn enough money to cover expenses and profits.

VIP Club Casino Craps

A popular casino game.

Crossfire

Dealers chatting amongst themselves instead of focusing on the game.

Card Shark

A skilled player in card games.

Chip Tray

A tray used by dealers to hold house chips.

Chips

Tokens used in a casino to represent cash.

Color Up

Exchanging smaller denomination chips for larger ones.

Comp Points

Reward points earned by players that can be exchanged for chips.

Croupier

A French word for casino dealer.

D'Alembert Betting System

A betting system created by Jean Le Rond D'Alembert in the 18th century for use in online casinos.

Term

Definition

Deal

The action through which cards are dealt in the card games is called deal.

Dime

It refers to the bets which can be placed in online as well as land based casinos.

Dime Bet

$1000 wager in Poker is termed a dime bet.

Double or Nothing

When double of the previous wager is placed for breaking the even.

Doubling Up — Martingale System

It is one of the best known and oldest gambling systems of the world.

Down to the Felt

It refers to the players who are undergoing completely broke.

Draw

In Blackjack casino games, draw means the process of asking for extra cards.

Drop

It means surrendering which allows dropping the hand and keeping half of the initial stakes.

Dealer

The person who is responsible for handling and cards in the casino games is known as a dealer.

Degenerate Gambler

The person who gambles excessively and more frequently is known as a degenerate gambler.

Deposit

When funds get added to the online casino account of players, it is known as deposit.

Deck

Deck refers to the collection of playing cards in an online casino game.

Deuce

Deuce refers to the “two” number in an online casino game.

Edge

The advantage that is held in the games of casino is termed as edge.

En Plein

It is used in Roulette casino games that means placement of plain bets or single number betting.

En Prison Rule

This French term denotes the bonus rules of the particular casinos.

End-of-the-Day Betting Effect

It denotes the behaviour of the players who are reaching the end of the gaming session.

Eye in the Sky

For monitoring gaming tables, overhead cameras that are used in casinos are termed as eye in the sky.

Expanding Wilds

It is a term used for bonus features which appear in video slot games and slot machines.

Face Cards

Certain specific cards including king, queen and jack are termed as face cards.

Ficheur

It denotes the device that is used in Roulette casino games.

Fifth Street

In one of the Poker rounds, Fifth street is a specific stage.

Firing

It denotes a player who does betting of big amounts of money continuously.

Fish

It denotes the players having a tendency of losing often.

Flat Betting

When a person does betting of the same amount on each hand that they play, it is termed as flat betting.

Flash Casino

An online casino which allows players to play games directly through their browsers by employing flash technology.

Flea

It denotes the most irritating person on the casino table.

Flop

The first three community cards with which a croupier deals is termed as flop.

Fourth Street

In a Poker round, Fourth street is a specific stage.

Fold

When players forfeit their hands in online casino games, it's termed as fold.

Free Spins

VIP Club Casino Free spins is a term that is used for representing bonus features in video slot and slot machines.

Gambler's Fallacy

The false belief that any random event's outcome is affected by the previous events.

Gambler's Ruin

A gambling strategy which can bankrupt or ruin any player who uses it is termed as gambler's ruin.

George

Someone who tips generously is termed as george in an online casino.

Grease

Grease is a slang that is used for bribes in an online casino.

Grind

When players keep on wagering small amounts of money for working their ways up to gain profits, it is termed as grind.

Hit

In Blackjack casino game, hit means asking for an additional card.

Hole Card

The face down card received by the dealer is termed as hole card.

Honeymoon Period

The winning streak of new players is termed as a honeymoon period by the experienced players.

Hot

The players who are on a wonderful winning streak are termed as hot in casinos.

Hand

Cards held or possessed by the players in their hands at the time of casino games are termed as hands.

Hard Count

Counting of coins or winnings under security cameras of the casino establishments are termed as hard countings.

High Roller

The players who mostly play for high stakes are termed as high rollers.

House

House is a term that refers to the casino.

House Edge

Advantage gained by the casino over the players in online casino games is termed as house edge.

House Rules

Rules that are particular for any specific casino are called house rules.

Inside Bet

It is a term used in Roulette which includes betting on the single numbers that range from 0-36.

Insurance Bet

Insurance bets are types of bets which are placed at the time of VIP Club Casino Blackjack casino games.

Insurance

Side Bets that are used in Blackjack casino games are termed as insurance.

Irregular Playing Patterns

Irregular playing patterns is a term which is closely associated with online casino bonuses.

Jackpot

The biggest prize offered by a casino game is termed as jackpot.

Jacks or Better

Jacks refers to the popular VIP Club Casino Video Poker game's variance.

Juice

It is a slang that refers to the fees charged by the casinos or bookmakers for playing in online casinos.

Junket

The loyal casino players spending much time in casino gaming get complimentary travel trips that are known as junkets.

Kicker

High card in the hands of players which is not covered in winning combinations.

Limits

Fixed limit at which players can bet or maximum amount that is allowed to be raised by the players is termed as limits.

Ladderman

When a Baccarat game is overseen by a person in brick and mortar casinos, the person is termed as a ladderman.

Lay the Odds

Laying the odds denotes that the player is expecting to win the amount that is less than the amount that they have wagered.

Layout

Gaming table's surface at which players can place the wagers is known as layout.

Lobby

The place where all the online casino games are available is called lobby.

Locals Casino

It is used for differentiating between brick and mortar casinos which serve local players and some particular casinos for tourists.

Low Poker

It is a variation of Poker.

Low Roller

It denotes the person who is the high roller's opposite.

Loyalty Scheme

Loyalty schemes are offered by the casinos for rewarding playing for the wagering activities that they perform.

Live Dealer Games

Online casino games which are played against the real dealers through live video streaming.

Marker

When a player requests or writes checks or requests casino credit for continuing the gameplay in a casino, it is termed as marker.

Mechanic

It is a term which players use for referring to a proficient dealer who is skilled in cards handling.

Multiplier

It is a game mechanic which means multiplying payouts in casinos.

MVG

MVG means most valuable guest.

Mobile Slots

Video slot games playable on handheld devices are termed as mobile VIP Club Casino Slots.

Maximum Bet

Maximum bets are highest stakes placeable at casino games.

Minimum Bet

Minimum bets are the lowest stakes placeable at casino games.

Multi-Hand VIP Club Casino Games

Multi-hand games are the casino games in which at once more than one hand can be played.

Multiplayer Games

Online games in which players can play with the multiple other real players.

Natural

Dealing with the best possible hand is termed as natural.

Net Winnings

When initial stake is deducted from the total payout, it is termed as net winning.

Non-Negotiable Chips

These chips do not get exchanged for real money and are used for VIP Club Casino Promotions.

Nut

Nut refers to the general cost involved to run a casino.

Non-Sticky Bonus

Bonuses which can be withdrawn as the essential requirements get met.

Net Winnings

When initial stakes are reduced from the total payouts, it is referred to as net winnings.

Odds

The chances of winnings or the ratio of probabilities are referred to as odds.

Online Casino Games

All the games that are available at online casinos are referred to as online casino games.

Open

The first player to make a bet in a Poker game is referred to as open.

Outside Bet

Outside bets are used in Roulette game and refers to the various kinds of bets that are placed in a Roulette game.

Overlay

The odds that are more beneficial for the players rather than for the house are termed as overlay.

Paint

This term denotes face cards including King, Queen and Jack.

Pallet

In the Baccarat game, dealers use some

Reload Bonus

An offer given to existing online casino customers when they make a new deposit.

Reel

The horizontal columns in slot games.

RFB

Complimentary rewards given to VIP players in casinos.

River

The last community card dealt by the dealer in a card game.

Royal Flush

A hand in card games consisting of the best combination of cards with no wild cards.

RNG

A random number generator used for generating random outcomes in casino games.

Roulette

A popular casino game in which players bet on various conditions.

Shill

A player being paid for playing.

Shutter

A board or card with bingo numbers.

Shuffle Tracking

A technique of card counting.

Shiner

A small device or mirror for revealing unexposed cards.

Silver Mining

Searching for coins in unattended slot machines.

Sixth Street

The fourth betting stage of a card game.

Skimming

The act of stealing money.

Skin

Money in a casino.

Slots

A popular casino game.

Spinner

A winning streak.

Shoe

A box used for dealing cards in casinos.

Sign-Up Bonus

A bonus offered to new online casino customers.

Stake

The total amount wagered on a casino game's outcome.

Sticky Bonus

A bonus that remains on a player's account until lost and cannot be withdrawn.

Spooking

Peeking into hole cards.

Sticky Stacked Wilds

VIP Club Casino Bonus features in slot games.

Standing Hand

A sum of cards indicating that players or dealers should stop hitting.

Sticky Wilds

Wild symbols that remain stuck to playing grids.

Suit

Different kinds of casino playing cards.

Surrender

A kind of bet in Blackjack and VIP Club Casino Roulette games.

System

Rules set for forming a betting strategy.

Table Hold

Money made during an 8-hour shift on a single table game.

Table Limit

Bet limits in VIP Club Casino Table Games.

Table Stakes

A rule stating that players cannot remove or add chips during active hands.

Tells

Subtle signs exhibited by a dealer or player.

Third Street

The first betting round in Seven Stud Poker.

Three of a Kind

A hand with three cards of the same rank.

Tap Out

Losing an entire bankroll.

Time Cut

Money charged by a casino for playing in their poker rooms.

Trips

A hand with three cards of the same rank.

Tronc

Box used for tipping dealers in casino table games.

Twenty-One

A centuries-old gambling game.

Underplay

Playing a strong hand with lower bets.

Unit

The smallest amount used for making bets at an online casino.

Up Card

Face-up cards of dealers.

Vigorish

Commission or fees taken by a house.

Viking Poker

A variation of Poker known as Caribbean Stud Poker.

VIP

Players with high value receiving special treatment.

Wager

Bets made in land-based and online casinos.

Wagering Requirements

A certain amount of money that must be wagered for releasing or earning a bonus in online casinos.

Welcome Bonus

Bonuses offered to new online casino customers.

Washing

Actions done by croupiers.

Web Wallet

Online wallets in casinos.

Whale

A player with high value playing for big stakes.

Wild Symbols

Special symbols in slot machine and video slot games.

Withdrawal

The process of cashing in chips at the cage in a casino.