Walking into a casino can feel like entering a foreign country where everyone speaks a completely different language.

Learning this terminology will not only make you sound like a pro but also help you avoid costly misunderstandings.

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.

• ‘Flat betting’ means wagering the exact same amount on every single hand
• ‘Chasing’ is the dangerous habit of increasing bets to win back lost money
• ‘Drop’ is the total cash exchanged for chips at a specific table

Game-Specific Terminology

In Blackjack, ‘busting’ means your card total has exceeded 21, resulting in an automatic loss.

In Craps, the ‘shooter’ is the person currently rolling the dice, and a ‘snake eyes’ is a roll of two.

While it seems overwhelming at first, you will pick up this vocabulary very quickly once you start playing.