Glossary
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All-In |
A term used in poker and other card games in which the player bets all of his or her chips during a betting round. |
In poker, an “ante” is a forced bet that occurs before cards are dealt. Each player must bet the same amount of money or chips into the pot. See also Pot. |
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Asian Handicap |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook. |
Atlantic City |
A popular casino and gambling destination located in the state of New Jersey, in the United States. |
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A gambling card game which has only three possible results: “Player,” “Banker” and “Tie,” terms which refer to the options on which the player can bet. LuckyHog has two versions of baccarat that you can play online: Mini Baccarat and Scorecard Baccarat. See Mini Baccarat and Scorecard Baccarat for definitions of each of these game variations. |
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Bet |
When a player decides to wager money or chips during a round. |
Blackjack is one of the most popular casino card games in the world. Often previously associated with “card counting” (keeping track of which cards have been played since the last shuffle). The object of the game is to beat the dealer with a hand of cards that does not go over 21. On LuckyHog, blackjack is played with six decks of cards. Face cards count as 10, aces can count as either 1 or 11, and all other cards count as their face value. |
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In poker, a type of forced wager that the player who holds the blind must make at the beginning of betting, before cards are dealt. The small blind is typically half the size of the big blind. The small blind is held by the player immediately to the left of the dealer. See also Ante and Blind, Big. |
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In poker, a type of forced wager that the player who holds the blind must make at the beginning of betting, before the cards are dealt. The big blind is typically the minimum bet for that round, and is twice the size of the small blind. The big blind is held by the player immediately to the left of the player holding the small blind. See also Ante and Blind, Small. |
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Bluff |
In poker, to “bluff” is to place a bet or raise a bet even though the hand that the player is holding is presumably inferior, or has little chance of winning the round. |
Board Card |
See Community Cards. |
Bring-In |
In Seven Card Stud poker, a type of forced wager. See also Seven Card Stud. |
Burning cards |
The process by which the dealer “throws away” or “burns” cards dealt from the top of the deck, before dealing cards to the rest of the players. Burn cards are normally placed face down and not shown to players during the game. |
Bust |
In blackjack, a player will “bust” if the sum of the face value of the cards dealt to the player have totaled over 21. |
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Call |
Wagering term in poker. When a player matches the current bet. |
aka “Caribbean Stud Poker.” A form of poker that has similar rules to five card stud. However, rather than playing against other players, Caribbean poker is played against the house, so there is no bluffing involved. See also Five Card Stud and Stud Poker. |
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Based on the children’s card game of War, in which the dealer and player each lay down a card, and the high card wins. In Casino War, aces are always high. The casino version is played with six standard 52 card decks. See also the Casino War help page for rules and instructions on how to play on LuckyHog. |
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Check |
In poker, a situation when a player may pass the right to bet a wager during the round of betting, as long as no wager exists yet during the betting round. |
A player rewards and bonus system on LuckyHog.com. The Bonus Money system allows customers playing at LuckyHog.com to collect bonus points based on the amount of their wagering activity. As customers accumulate points, they can be redeemed for rewards and prizes. |
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Column Bet |
In roulette, when a chip is placed on a box at the end of one of the three columns of numbers. See Roulette. |
Corner Bet |
In roulette, indicates a bet made when a chip is placed between any four number groupings. See Roulette. |
Come Out |
In craps, the first roll is known as the “come out.” See also Craps. |
Aka “Shared Cards” or “Board Cards.” These are cards which are dealt face up and can be seen and shared by all players at the table. Many variations of card games incorporate community cards. |
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Craps is a casino dice game, in which players place bets on the outcome of one roll, or of a series of rolls of two dice. |
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The person who distributes cards to players and manages the action at a poker table. See also Dealer Button. |
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A small round icon with a “D” that indicates which player is acting as the dealer during the round. See also Dealer. |
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A variation of Video Poker in which all twos in the card deck(s) are considered wild cards, i.e. they can stand for any card. See also Wild Card and Multi-Hand Deuces Wild. |
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Double Down |
In blackjack, after being dealt your first two cards, you may have the opportunity to “double down.” This will double your bet, and you will be dealt one additional card to complete your hand. |
Dozen Bet |
In roulette, when a chip is placed on the first 12 grouping, second 12 grouping, or third 12 grouping. See Roulette. |
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A variation of slot machine game in which eight lines of possible outcomes may result. See Slot Machine. |
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European Wager |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook |
Even Money Bet |
In roulette, when a chip is placed either on Odd or Even, or Red or Black. See Roulette. |
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Face Card |
In a deck of cards, the “face cards” include Jack, Queen, and King. |
aka “5 Card Stud.” A popular variation of poker commonly played in casinos. See Stud Poker. |
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In poker, the “flop” refers to the first three face-up cards that are dealt to the board. The flop is dealt after the first round of betting is complete. |
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A hand in which any five cards are all in the same suit. The cards may be non-consecutive or consecutive. If the cards are consecutive, the hand may be a Straight Flush or a Royal Flush. Depending on which card is the highest in the hand, the flush may be nicknamed appropriately. For example, if the highest card were a King, and all the cards were in spades, then the hand would be called a “King-high spade flush.” See also Straight Flush and Royal Flush. See also Poker Hand. |
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Fold |
In poker, when a player decides to drop out of a game. The player forfeits all monies already added to the pot, and cannot wager any further. |
Four of a Kind |
A hand which holds four cards of the same denomination. For example, four aces. See also Poker Hand. |
Full House |
A hand which holds any three cards of the same denomination, plus any pair of cards of a different denomination. For example, three aces and a pair of tens. If there is a tie amongst players, the three of a kind will break the tie first (whoever has the highest denomination three of a kind will win), followed by the pair. See also Poker Hand. |
Future Wager |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook |
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High Card |
A hand in which the highest card held wins. This will occur only if no other standard winning hand is achieved. See also Poker Hand. |
Hit |
In blackjack, a player may request another card, or a “hit.” |
Hole Card |
In blackjack, the dealer’s first face down card. See Blackjack |
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IF Wager |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook |
Insurance |
In blackjack, the dealer will offer “insurance” if the dealer’s up-card is an ace. Insurance is a type of secondary bet, in which the player is betting that the dealer actually has a blackjack. See also Blackjack. |
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A variation of Video Poker that does not use wild cards, but in which a winning hand requires a pair of jacks or higher. See also Video Poker and Multi-Hand Jacks or Better. |
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A variation of Video Poker in which all Jokers in the card deck(s) are considered wild cards, i.e. they can stand for any card. See also Wild Card and Multi-Hand Joker Poker. |
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A game similar to lottery or bingo, in which a player chooses anywhere from 1 to 20 different numbers and marks them on a ticket which contains 80 numbers (1 through 80). At specific times, 20 numbers are drawn out at random. The player is paid out based on how many of his or her numbers match the ones that are drawn. See also the Keno page on LuckyHog for full rules and game description. |
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La Partage |
Used in roulette to determine what happens with the bets. See Roulette. |
Las Vegas Strip |
A popular main street in Las Vegas, Nevada, where many of the world’s most popular casinos are located. Also commonly known as “The Strip.” |
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A version of baccarat played on LuckyHog. See also the Mini Baccarat help page for rules and instructions on how to play on LuckyHog. See Baccarat. |
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Moneyline Wager |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook. |
A version of the Deuces Wild video poker game, using more than one hand. See Deuces Wild. |
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A version of video poker in which multiple hands may be played simultaneously (either 1, 11 or 51 hands). |
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A version of the Jacks or Better video poker game, using more than one hand. See Jacks or Better. |
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A version of the Joker’s Wild video poker game, using more than one hand. See Joker’s Wild. |
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A version of a slot machine game, with more than one line played at a time. See Slot Machine. |
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NETeller |
A now-defunct online wire service. |
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A poker game in which each player receives four cards face down, and five community cards are dealt face up on the board. In Omaha, all players must use two of their own cards in combination with three of the community cards in order to build the best poker hand. |
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Poker games in which the player may play directly against the dealer (versus full table games with additional players). In one on one games, there are more raises available to the player than in full table games. |
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One Pair |
A hand which holds any two cards of the same denomination. For example, a pair of jacks. See also Poker Hand. |
Over/Under Wager |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook |
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A variation of poker which is played with a standard 52 card deck plus a single joker card. Each player (up to six) plays against the dealer. The players are dealt seven cards, and must create two poker hands with these cards: a five-card hand (which must be high) and a two-card hand (which must be lower than the five-card hand). |
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In some variations of poker, the “pocket card” is the face down card dealt to the player. |
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Point Spread Wager |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook |
One of the most popular card games played in online and land-based casinos across the world. Players hold one or more cards whose value is concealed from the others. Wagers are placed into a central pot by each player, and the pot is awarded to the player(s) with the best combination of cards, or the best “poker hand.” See also Poker Hand. |
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A “hand” is the set of cards which are dealt to a player. A “poker hand” consists of five cards that constitute a winning hand, or the best set of five cards among players at a table. A winning hand can be one of several set variations, including (starting from the highest hand to the lowest): Royal Flush / Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, 2 Pair, 1 Pair, High Card. |
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In poker, the total amount of money or chips that have accumulated in a round during a game. |
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A variation of slot machine game in which the jackpot grows progressively bigger. |
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Proposition Wager |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook |
Push |
In blackjack, a situation in which both the player and the dealer end up with the same total of ranked cards without going over 21. See Blackjack. |
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Raise |
Wagering term in poker. When a player matches a bet currently set by another player, and then also increases the amount of the bet. |
Aka “Acey-deucy” or “In-Between.” A card game of chance, in which only three cards are used at a time, which are ranked as in poker, with aces high. First the player bets, then the dealer deals two cards, and after seeing the first two cards, the player has the option to raise or not. The third card is then dealt. If the third (middle) card ranks between the first two, the player wins. If the third card is a match or is outside the range of the first two cards, the player loses. |
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A popular casino and gambling destination located in the state of Nevada, in the United States. |
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Reverse Wager |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook |
A modified version of poker played on LuckyHog, in which the player places three equal wagers, and the dealer deals three cards face up and two community cards face down. The player may take back one of the bets or leave the bet in place, or “Ride On.” See Ride On Poker for complete rules and payouts. |
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Aka “the River.” In poker, the River Card is the final card dealt. See also Poker. |
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After the French, meaning “small wheel,” roulette is a popular casino and gambling game. There are two versions of roulette: American and European. The dealer (or, “croupier” in the European version) will spin the wheel one way, and spin a ball in the other direction along the edge of the wheel. The ball eventually falls onto the wheel into one of several numbered and colored pockets (38 in American Roulette, 37 European Roulette). See also Roulette, European and Roulette, European. |
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A variation of roulette that has a 0 and a 00 place. See Roulette. |
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A variation of roulette that has a 0 place. See Roulette. |
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A hand which holds the five highest cards, 10 through Ace, all in the same suit. For example: 10 hearts, Jack hearts, Queen hearts, King hearts, Ace hearts. See also Poker Hand and Flush. |
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Essentially the same game of baccarat as is played in a real casino. On LuckyHog, Scorecard Baccarat uses a real eight deck shoe instead of shuffling after each hand. See also Baccarat and Mini Baccarat. |
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aka “7 Card Stud” A popular variation of poker commonly played in casinos. Seven Card Stud games are played with a maximum of eight players per table. Each player, starting from the player sitting to the left of the dealer, is dealt two cards face down, then four cards face up, and the final (river) card is dealt face down. While similar to a game like Texas Hold’em, in comparison, Seven Card Stud has a maximum of only eight players per table and has five betting rounds. See Stud Poker. |
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Shared Cards |
See Community Cards. |
Aka “One Armed Bandit.” A slot machine is a certain type of casino game, and is currently one of the most popular forms of casino gambling. Traditional slot machines have three or more reels, which spin when the player pulls a lever on the side of the machine. The payoffs come to the player when the symbols align in specific patterns or grids at the front of the machine once the reels stop spinning. |
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Split Bet |
In roulette, indicates a bet made when a chip is placed on the line between two numbers on the board. A win is achieved if either of the two numbers comes up. See Roulette. |
Splitting Pairs |
In blackjack, if a player is dealt a pair, then the player may split the pair and create two separate hands, effectively doubling the player’s total bet. Each hand is played independently, and the player may win, lose, or bust with either or both hands. |
A form of wagering based on results from various sporting events. See the Sportsbook help page for full instructions and wager types available on LuckyHog. |
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Stand |
In blackjack, when a player chooses to stop receiving cards from the dealer. See Blackjack. |
Straight |
A hand which holds any five consecutive cards of mixed suits. See also Poker Hand. |
A hand which holds any five consecutive cards in the same suit. See also Poker Hand and Flush. |
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Straight-Up Bet |
In roulette, indicates a bet made when a chip is placed on any one number on the board. See Roulette. |
Street Bet |
In roulette, indicates a bet made when a chip is placed at the top of the layout on any number of the twelve rows of three numbers. See Roulette. |
A style of poker in which players are dealt different combinations of face up and face down cards, and engage in multiple rounds of betting. Commonly played stud poker variations include five-card stud and seven-card stud. See also Five Card Stud and Seven Card Stud. |
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Suit |
In a deck of cards, the “suit” refers to one of the possible categories that the cards are divided into. Normally, the four standard suits include hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs. |
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Table Stakes |
Refers to a wagering situation in which only the chips in play at the beginning of each hand may be used throughout the hand. Players may not bring in additional money to the table during the hand. |
Teaser Wager |
A wager type in sportsbook. See Sportsbook |
One of the most popular variations of poker played in the world. A type of community card poker game and one of the most popular variations of poker played in the world. There are four rounds of betting involved. A typical sequence would look like this: Each player is dealt two face down cards (“pocket cards”), first round of betting, dealer reveals three community board cards (“the flop”) face up, second round of betting occurs, dealer turns over one more community card (“the turn”), third round of betting occurs, dealer turns over final community card (“the river”), final round of betting, then a final showdown. The player may build his poker hand using any combination of the following:
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aka “Three Card Poker”, “tri-card poker” or “triple card poker.” A version of poker in which two forms of betting may occur: Pairs Plus and Ante/Play. Both wagers are based on a three card hand. See the Three Card Poker help page on LuckyHog for full instructions and wager types. |
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Three of a Kind |
A hand which holds three cards of the same denomination. See also Poker Hand. |
Two Pair |
A hand which holds two cards of the same denomination, plus any other two cards of the same denomination. See also Poker Hand. |
Aka “the Turn.” In card games like Texas Hold’em and Omaha, the “turn card” refers to the fourth community card dealt to the board. The turn is normally dealt after the second round of betting. |
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Up-card |
In blackjack, the dealer’s first face up card. See Blackjack. |
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An online version of the popular Keno game. See Keno. |
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An online version of Poker. See Poker. |
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In some card games, the “wild card” can stand for any card. |
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