Casino Dictionary

Roulette Definitions

30 terms in this category. Open any term for full dictionary detail.

Apron

This is the part of the table where losing cheques are swept... Learn More

Basket

This is a three-way bet that covers the numbers 2, 0 and 00.... Learn More

Bias Number

This is a number that comes up more than often. This can be ... Learn More

Chip

Roulette chips are slightly different from normal cheques. T... Learn More

Chunking

This is a movement made by the dealer to pick up lost cheque... Learn More

Columns

Any one of the 12 numbers in a straight column. First, Secon... Learn More

Corner

The Corner bet touches 4 numbers and it pays 8 to 1. Learn More

Crown

Also known as a Dolly or a Marker, this is the object dealer... Learn More

Dolly

Also known as a Marker or a Crown, this is the object dealer... Learn More

Floater

This is when the ball hangs on the side of the Head and will... Learn More

Frets

These are the small metal dividers on the roulette wheel tha... Learn More

Head

This is the rotating part of the wheel. Learn More

Inside

This is where the numbers are; 0 through 36 is known as an i... Learn More

Marker

Also known as a Dolly or a Crown, this is the object dealers... Learn More

Muck

This is an action that dealers use to pick up cheques. Learn More

Mucker

This is a second dealer on a roulette table, who is put ther... Learn More

Mucking

This is a technique the dealers use to pick up chips and pla... Learn More

Outside

The outside of the roulette table is anything that isn’t num... Learn More

Pocket

This is a section of the wheel. It's the compartment between... Learn More

Rim

This is a section of the wheel. It's the top of the bowl, th... Learn More

Roll

This is the time from which the ball is spun until the winni... Learn More

Shield

This is a section of the roulette wheel. It's the plastic ar... Learn More

Spindle

This is a section of the roulette wheel. It holds the Head t... Learn More

Split

This bet covers two numbers and it pays 17 to 1. Learn More

Straight Up

This a type of bet that is in the middle of the number and i... Learn More

Street

This is a bet that covers three numbers and it pays 11 to 1. Learn More

Sweep

This is a way to clear all of the losing bets off the layout... Learn More

Top Line

In European roulette, this is a bet that covers the first fo... Learn More

Track

This is a section of the Roulette wheel. It's the groove in ... Learn More

Wave Off The Table

The dealer will sweep their arm over the top of the board to... Learn More