Casino Dictionary
Dealers Definitions
88 terms in this category. Open any term for full dictionary detail.
Agent
A player who's working with the dealer in order to cheat the... Learn More
Backing Up The Cards
A floorman will back up the cards in order to prove a hand. ... Learn More
Bleed
Also known as Bleeder or Sweating the Money; this is usually... Learn More
Blow It
To lose a bet for the dealers. "I've blown every bet they've... Learn More
Book
Also known as Cover, Booking the Bet or Fade; this means to ... Learn More
Book the Action
To accept a bet for play. "If a player puts down a roll of d... Learn More
Booking the Bet
Also known as Cover, Book or Fade; this means to accept a be... Learn More
Bottom Deal
When the cards are dealt from the bottom of the deck, with t... Learn More
Break It Down
To cut chips into countable piles, or to separate them into ... Learn More
Break-in
Beginning or novice dealer. To get a job dealing without pri... Learn More
Break-in Dealer
This is another word for a new dealer who has very little or... Learn More
Break-in House
This is another word for a casino who hires new dealers. Tho... Learn More
Bubble Peek
This is when the dealer puts pressure to the top cards while... Learn More
Bump Into
To push a stack of cheques up to a shorter stack of cheques ... Learn More
Buzz
Also known as Hustle; this is when the dealer tries to get a... Learn More
Clapping Out
The dealer will clap their hands to show the cameras that th... Learn More
Color for Color
Matching each denomination of cheques when paying. For examp... Learn More
Count
Dealers refer to the Count when calculating the value of the... Learn More
Count Down
To make small regulation-size stacks of cheques, easily coun... Learn More
Cover
Also known as Book, Booking the Bet or Fade; this means to a... Learn More
Cross-Firing
When two dealers are talking to each other while they're dea... Learn More
Croupier
This is French for a casino dealer. Learn More
Cut Into
When the dealer is paying bets, they use their forefinger to... Learn More
Cut Tokes
To divide gratuities between the dealers. "Who's cutting the... Learn More
Day Shift
In Las Vegas, the typical day shift for dealers is between 1... Learn More
Days
8-hour shift starting anywhere between 7 a.m. and noon. "I a... Learn More
Dead Thumb
Also known as Dealing the Deuce; this is when the dealer kee... Learn More
Dealer's Break
On average, Dealers get a 20 minute break every hour. Learn More
Dealing the Deuce
Also known as Dead Thumb; this is when the dealer keeps his ... Learn More
Drop Cut
This is a technique that dealers use to deliver and count ch... Learn More
Dummy Up and Deal
Common expression spoken to dealer by bosses, meaning "keep ... Learn More
Early Out
Getting the last break before quitting time. Dealers are all... Learn More
Extra Board
In Las Vegas, extra board dealers are called part-time deale... Learn More
Fade
Also known as Cover, Booking the Bet or Book; this means to ... Learn More
False Shuffle
This is when the dealer looks like they are shuffling but in... Learn More
Float Cover
This is the locking cheque tray lid on a table game. When a ... Learn More
Float Cover Slide
This is located under the table and it's a slot or a holder ... Learn More
Fourteen (14) Day Split
This is when the dealers tips are pooled together from the p... Learn More
Full Moon
The time of month that dealers believe all the freaks, weird... Learn More
George
This is a player that the dealers consider a big tipper. Learn More
Go
Expression referring to the amount of tokes made. "What did ... Learn More
Go-Round
Time period spent on a table between breaks. "I spent the wh... Learn More
Graveyard Shift
In Las Vegas, the typical graveyard shift for dealers is bet... Learn More
Heel
To place one cheque of a marker on top of another cheque, an... Learn More
Hustle
Also known as Buzz; this is when the dealer tries to get a t... Learn More
Juice
This is a term used for knowing an influential person who ca... Learn More
Juiceman
This is a person of importance. Learn More
Lock Up
This is when you take a bet/cheques and place it in a secure... Learn More
Lumpy
This is a bad or inexperienced dealer. Learn More
Mark Off
To separate stacks of cheques in the rack into regulation st... Learn More
Mechanic
This is a dealer that uses sleight of hand to cheat. Learn More
Money Plays
This is when a player wishes to play cash as their wager, in... Learn More
Overhand Shuffle
This is when the dealer shuffles the cards by sliding the ca... Learn More
Pit
This is a group of tables brought together to form a long ci... Learn More
Pitch
This is a specific maneuver that the dealer uses when tossin... Learn More
Plays Up To The Table Limit
The dealer will make this announcement when the player sets ... Learn More
Put the Lid On
To close a table by covering the rack with a lid, which is t... Learn More
Relief Dealer
Dealer who relieves other dealers for their breaks. "It's no... Learn More
Riffle
This is one out of many maneuvers dealers use to shuffle. Th... Learn More
Rolling
This is what the dealer calls out after a shuffle but before... Learn More
Rubber Band
A system of assigning dealers to table games when the dealer... Learn More
Run Down
To make small regulation-size stacks of cheques, easily coun... Learn More
Run It Down
This is when a dealer verifies a stack of the same deniminat... Learn More
Score
A bigger-than-normal toke night. To have a bigger-than-norma... Learn More
Second (2nd) Base
Also known as Center Field. This is the player's betting pos... Learn More
Seconds
This is when the dealer deals the second card from the deck ... Learn More
Seven (7) Day Split
This is when the dealers tips are pooled together for the pa... Learn More
Shadowed
This is when the primary dealer will stand to the side and w... Learn More
Shiner
This is a mirrored device that is used by cheaters, with the... Learn More
Slug
This is when a dealer shuffles and leaves a group or block o... Learn More
Spread Your Deck
Expression meaning to gather up all the cards, spread them i... Learn More
Square
This is when the dealer straightens the cards or deck. Learn More
Straighten Up Your Rack
Expression meaning to get the silver and cheques in the rack... Learn More
Strip
This is one out of many maneuvers dealers use to shuffle. Th... Learn More
Stroker
This is a person who looks for a new or bad dealer. They pla... Learn More
Sweating the Money
Also known as a Bleeder; this is usually a casino supervisor... Learn More
Swing Shift
The typical swing shift for dealers is between 8pm to 4am. E... Learn More
Take Down
To remove a bet, or a tip that is placed as a bet for the de... Learn More
Take Out
This is a term used when telling a dealer what table to go t... Learn More
Thumb-Out
Process of using thumb of hand holding a stack to equalize a... Learn More
Toke Box
This is the box that is attached to the table that dealer’s ... Learn More
Toke Committee
This is a group of dealers who are voted into the committee ... Learn More
Tokes
Also known as Zuks; this is slang for the dealer's tips. The... Learn More
Top Peek
This is a technique where the dealer flashes the top card so... Learn More
Try-Out
To deal in front of supervisors for a possible job opening. ... Learn More
Whale
Also known as a High Roller; this is a person who gambles la... Learn More
Zukes
Gratuities given to the dealers by the players. "Zukes have ... Learn More
Zuks
Also known as Tokes; this is slang for the dealer's tips. Learn More