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    Dictionary Entry

    Expected Value

    In:[Casino]

    Definitions

    1. 1Casino

      The dollar amount that the player(s) should win (or lose) if encountering "average luck" that is, in exact accordance with the statistical advantage or disadvantage to the house.

    Related Terms & Definitions: Ace, All-In, Audition, Backer, Bankroll, Bankroll House, Bar, Barber Pole, Full Dictionary ➔

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