Casino Dictionary
Blackjack Definitions
52 terms in this category. Open any term for full dictionary detail.
Apron
The part of the table that is the closest to the players. It... Learn More
Basic Strategy
The optimum way for the blackjack player to play his hands, ... Learn More
Betting Circle
The betting circle is where the players place their bets and... Learn More
Betting True Count
The value of the true count, adjusted to reflect the number ... Learn More
Blackjack
(1) Name of the game in which a player tries to get closer t... Learn More
Book, The
This is the small plastic strategy card that you can buy at ... Learn More
Boxing the Deck
A shuffling technique where a third of the deck is brought f... Learn More
Break
Also known as Bust, this is when the player goes over 21 and... Learn More
Bust
Also known as Break, this is when the player goes over 21 an... Learn More
Call for Insurance
To call the attention of the players to the dealers hand whe... Learn More
Center of the Table
This is the area where the dealer shuffles the cards and han... Learn More
Cold Turkey
This is when two face cards are dealt. Learn More
Cover Bet
A bet made by the counter to disguise from pit bosses the fa... Learn More
Cover Play
A play of the hand, (usually a strategy error) made by a cou... Learn More
Crimp
This is when the player bends, indents or crimps the top or ... Learn More
Cutting The Deck
Every time the dealer shuffles the deck, they hand the playe... Learn More
Double Down
An option that allows the player to double the value of thei... Learn More
Double Exposure
A blackjack game in which both dealer cards are shown to the... Learn More
Double the Bank
The goal of most card counters or teams: to double the origi... Learn More
Early Surrender
The player option of giving up half of the bet before the de... Learn More
Five (5) Card Charlie
This is when the player has 5 cards or more that equal 21 or... Learn More
Go Over
To exceed the count of 21 on a hand. Also known as Break or ... Learn More
Gorilla BP
A non-counting player who receive signals from a counter. He... Learn More
Hand Signal
The required motion a player must provide when signaling to ... Learn More
Hard Hand
This is when the hand does not contain an Ace. If the hand h... Learn More
Hit
This is when you draw another card adding to the hand. Learn More
Hit Card
This is the extra card that is drawn or received. Learn More
Hole Card
When a dealer deals himself a hand, he puts one card face do... Learn More
Insurance
This is an optional bet that the player can take if the deal... Learn More
Insurance Counter
A player who uses a special count, perfect for the insurance... Learn More
Insurance Line
This line is the area that players use to place their insura... Learn More
Minus Count
A cumulative negative count of cards placed in play; tends t... Learn More
Natural
A natural, also known as a blackjack, is when the initial tw... Learn More
No Brainer
This phrase is normally said when the player gets a blackjac... Learn More
Pair Splitting
Two cards, of the same value, or two ten-valued cards, when ... Learn More
Pat
To keep the hand as is; no hits needed to achieve a count of... Learn More
Pat Hand
This is when the first two cards result in a high count and ... Learn More
Readable Dealer
A dealer whose hole card can be spotted by a player or other... Learn More
Running Count
The cumulative value of all cards played at any given time, ... Learn More
Sand
When the player marks the edges of the card with sandpaper. Learn More
Scratch
When the player scratches the table in order to indicate a H... Learn More
Shoe
This is the delivery device dealers use to deal multiple dec... Learn More
Single Deck
A blackjack game played with one deck, almost always hand-he... Learn More
Snapper
Also known as a blackjack. An ace and a 10 count dealt as th... Learn More
Soft Hand
This is a hand with an ace in it that can be either one tota... Learn More
Sorting
This is when the dealer picks up the cards in a certain way,... Learn More
Stand
To draw no more cards. Learn More
Standing Hand
A hand which hard-totals to 17 or more, which is very likely... Learn More
Time and a Half
When a player has a blackjack, dealer pays one-and-a-half ti... Learn More
True Count
The running count adjusted for the number of cards or decks ... Learn More
Tucked Cards
This is a term used when the player slides the corner of the... Learn More
Up Card
When a dealer deals himself a hand he puts one card face dow... Learn More