The complete glossary of GaymerX
You're new to playing or thinking about signing up for a new one Online casino ? Over time you will undoubtedly acquire a certain familiarity with the various games, learning to switch between Slots at the tables of Live casino up to the most modern Game Shows , discovering your favorite titles or your "specialty".
However, given the market innovations, the creation of never-before-seen features, and the explosion of new genres, even the most experienced players can find themselves struggling with the specific terminology of each game variant.
Knowing the meaning of a specific symbol, a particular type of bet, or the category of a slot with a certain function represents the starting point towards a full mastery of the game.
To help you navigate this very rich vocabulary, we have chosen to collect on this page all the most used terms and definitions in online casinos.
A real glossary, from A to Z, which you can decide to study or which you can always keep open while playing or browsing the operator's website.
Let's begin!
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21+3. A side bet in blackjack that uses the player's initial two cards and the dealer's up card, which combine to form a three-card poker hand.
243 Ways to Win. From English to, 243 ways to win. This is a type of slot that eliminates paylines: to win, it is enough for a certain number of matching symbols to appear on adjacent reels.
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All in. In poker and roulette, the action of a player betting all his remaining chips.
Anchor. Also called anchorman, in a blackjack table he is the player usually seated to the right of the dealer, who received his cards last and therefore has the last word.
Ante. A minimum amount required from each player before the start of a betting round. This bet is required regardless of whether the player decides to participate in the round or not.
Ace. In blackjack, the Ace has the value of both 1 and 11.
Aces. Betting on a 2 on the next roll of the dice.
Autoplay. An option that allows slot players to set a predetermined number of automatic spins with the same bet. Generally, automatic spins can be set to stop after reaching a certain win or loss limit, or after unlocking a bonus or free spin feature.
Action. In poker, one of the five moves to be made during a round of betting. The player can choose to check, bet or, in case of a previous bet, call, fold or raise.
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Baccarat. In the game of the same name it is also the name of the worst possible hand in the game, in which the dealer or a player gets 0.
Bench. Spanish term translatable to "Bank" and used, in particular in the Baccarat , in reference to the dealer.
Bankroll. The amount that a single player has allocated to his betting activity. For bankroll management consequently, it means the management of the money destined for the bets.
Big Blind. "Big blind", in poker is the obligatory bet that must be made by the player sitting in second position according to the round.
Blackjack. One of the most popular casino card games, as well as the name of the perfect hand on this table: an ace plus a 10 or a face card for a combined value of 21. When the dealer gets a blackjack, it results in an automatic win against the players. When a player gets a blackjack, in the most common variants , receives a win of 3:2.
Bluff / Bluffing. Any action that the player takes to pretend that he has a better hand than he actually does in order to deceive other players into folding.
Your task is to translate into English without additions or comments, only translation. Here is a fragment of the article for translation: Bonus (game). Present in many slots (but not all), a bonus game or round refers to an extra opportunity compared to the base mode. Usually, the bonus game leads to a different screen where special prizes can be won.
Bottom pairs. In poker, a pair made with the lowest card on the flop.
Button. Token that identifies the player who will play from the dealer's position. The button helps determine which players act as blinds.
Burn a card. At the discretion of the dealer, prior to the flop, turn and river in poker, the cards are burned to prevent players from recognizing any marked cards.
Bust. "Bust", in blackjack when the player or the dealer rolls over 21, losing the hand.
Buy a Feature. A slot option that allows players to purchase a bonus feature or free spins for a pre-determined amount at any time.
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call. Call or call a bet.
Cashback (bonus). The cashback bonus allows you to receive a portion of a deposit played without luck. It can be tied to specific promotions that repeat over time or even to limited-time offers. Unlike deposit bonuses, the cashback bonus is only awarded after playing and losing the money, giving players the opportunity to try again and continue enjoying their favorite game.
Mobile casino. The version of the casino optimized for mobile devices, or even the dedicated apps that can be downloaded on smartphones and tablets.
Check. "Control", an action that allows you to stay in the game in one hand without having to make other bets or raises.
Chips. Also called chips, they are the chips used by players to place their bets. Chips of different colors represent different values of the currency.
Card counting. In blackjack, a game strategy that consists in mentally keeping track of the cards already dealt in order to be able to predict those that could still come out.
CSM extension. An acronym for “Continuous Shuffling Machine”, it is a tool used by some casinos that shuffles the decks after each round to prevent players from counting cards.
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Dealers. The person in charge of dealing the cards and running an entire game.
Deck. English term used to indicate the deck of cards used at the table. In blackjack, for example, a basic deck of 52 cards is used, with some casinos using more than one deck, up to 6 or 8 (multi-deck).
Double zero. Characteristic that distinguishes the American Roulette , also known as double zero roulette. A second green box with two zeros is on the opposite side of the wheel from the single zero.
Double Down. In blackjack, doubling down is the option that allows you to double your initial bet by requesting an additional card. The double down is used when the player is in a strong position while the dealer's card appears weak.
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Even money. Instant payout and even money (1:1) that the casino offers as an option to the player who has blackjack when the dealer has an ace.
Expanding Wild. A type of Wild symbol that, when animated, can expand to cover entire reels. The Expanding Wild symbol is different from the Stacked Wild, as the latter already occupies the entire length of the reel.
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Features. A feature is a special slot function, usually associated with a bonus feature.
Fibonacci (system). One of most commonly used roulette strategies . After a loss, the amount of the next bet is determined on the basis of the well-known mathematician's sequence of numbers.
Flop. The first three community cards placed face up on the table by the dealer. This phase takes place after the first bet placement and results in the second round of betting.
Fold. When a player folds from a hand and loses their bets in the pot.
Free spin. The most common bonus mode in slot machines. Free spins are extra and free spins, usually activated by Scatter symbols, during which special functions can be activated. A certain number of free spins may be included in the welcome offer that casinos reserve for new registered users.
Fruit machine. Category of video slots inspired by the first physical slot machines of the 1920s. They are generally characterized by a vintage and colorful graphics, with fruit-themed symbols, bells, stars, and BAR.
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Gamble. The Gamble feature, present in some slots and always optional, gives the player the opportunity to double and sometimes quadruple the amount of each individual win. Generally, the player must bet on the color, red or black, or on one of the four suits of a face-down card, with the risk of losing the entire payout in case of an incorrect answer.
Token. In English "coin", is the bet unit of a slot. The money you wager during games is not only referred to as currency but also as tokens.
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Hit. In blackjack, a move in which the player asks the dealer for another card to add to their hand, with the goal of getting closer to 21. A player can continue to ask for new cards until they decide to stand or bust.
Hit rate. The frequency of wins on a given slot machine, indicating how often it has produced a winning combination. If the slot machine has a low hit rate, it means that winning combinations will be less frequent, but the payouts will be higher. Conversely, a higher hit rate results in smaller prizes. In this sense, a high hit rate is associated with low volatility, and vice versa.
House edge. Also known as House edge , is the complementary value of the RTP, thus the statistical percentage of the casino edge. For example, if the RTP is 96%, the house edge will be the remaining 4%.
Hot 3. Side bet in Evolution's Infinite Blackjack, similar to Lucky Lucky, where you bet that the player's first two cards and the dealer's face-up card will total 19 or 21.
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Insurance. Or insurance, in baccarat is an optional side bet, allowed when the dealer's first card is an Ace. Pays 2:1 if following the second card the dealer has blackjack.
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Jackpot. Generally, the highest prize in a particular game. The origin of the term comes from the combination of two words in the English language: "Jack" ("jack") and "Pot" ("pot").
Progressive jackpot. Jackpot that increases in proportion to the number of bets made on a given slot or on a network of related slots. The progressive jackpot slots they tempt many players as they give the possibility of winning even stratospheric figures.
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The big. French term for the best possible hand in baccarat, i.e. a sum of 9.
La Partage. From the French verb “partager” which means “to divide”, in French Roulette and in the case of even money (odd/even, red/black, 1-18/19-36), a rule which allows the player to collect half of the bet when the ball lands on 0.
La Petite. French term meaning “the small one” and indicating the second best hand in baccarat, i.e. a sum of 8.
Lightning Roulette. The thrill of conventional roulette is enhanced with extra bonuses that allow players to increase their winnings. Lucky numbers and payouts are generated randomly, using multipliers of x50, x100, x200, x300, x400, and x500.
Payline. In English "payline", imaginary horizontal trajectory of the slots on which the symbols must appear to form winning combinations.
Lucky Lucky. A side bet in blackjack that uses the player's first two cards combined with the dealer's face-up card to form a total of 19, 20, or 21, each associated with different payouts.
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Megaways. Game mechanism invented in 2019 by the slot provider Big Time Gaming , now a trademark licensed to several other studios. It consists of allowing hundreds of thousands of winning combinations on the reels Megaways slots (thanks to the possibility of non-sequentially aligning up to 7 identical symbols).
Mini Baccarat. American baccarat can be played on mini baccarat tables , in which the game is often more relaxed and much faster. Mini baccarat tables are limited to about 7 players and are the preferred choice for those with a medium bankroll looking for tables with reasonable limits.
Mini Roulettes. Smaller wheel, alternative to traditional roulette, with only 13 numbers (0-12).
Multiplier. Function of slots that increases winnings by multiplying the prize by the indicated value. The slot offers a base multiplier of x1, but this can increase, even by several units, and progressively during spins, based on the multiplier symbol or special function.
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Natural (21). A "natural 21" indicates the best possible hand in blackjack, consisting of an Ace plus a 10 or picture card and usually pays 3:2.
no limit. In poker, a typology that places no limit on the bets that can be made at the table.
Nudge. Feature present in some slots capable of moving certain symbols, at the end of a spin that has already ended, to form a winning combination.
Nuts. In poker, the expression "nut hand," or simply "nut," indicates the highest possible point reached in a given hand. The expressions "second nut hand" and "third nut hand" instead respectively indicate the second and third highest possible points.
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Little orphans. In roulette, eight numbers, 1, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 31 and 34, left 'orphaned' on the wheel and therefore not belonging to either the group of Neighbors of zero or the Series ⅝.
Omaha. A variation of poker that involves each player receiving four hole cards and playing with five community cards. Players aim to make the best possible hand using two of their hole cards combined with three of the community cards on the table.
Opt-in. Action that allows you to participate in certain casino promotions, tournaments, and specific campaigns by clicking a button or filling in some fields with the necessary data. It takes a few seconds, but it's usually worth it!
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Pre-flop. In poker, the first round of betting before the flop.
Loyalty program. Many casinos have their own loyalty programs that reward players for their activity in the casino. The rules are always different, but you can earn points, for example, if you deposit, if you play specific games, or if you complete challenges. In short, each casino creates its own.
Minimum and maximum bet. These are, respectively, the minimum and maximum amount that can be wagered for a spin or a hand. This concept is useful if your budget is limited or if you don't want to spend too much on a game you are trying for the first time. Our advice in these cases is always to start playing without spending your own money, therefore taking advantage of a bonus from the house.
Loyalty points. Generally, these are the points that are earned through the loyalty program. Loyalty points can be converted into gifts, various products, bonuses, free spins, money, trips, and much more. You can always check the conditions in your favorite casino.
Your task is to translate into English without additions or comments, only the translation. Here is a fragment of the article for translation: Push. In some cases of baccarat, when the bet is neither a winner nor a loser. This is called a "push bet" or a tie: the placed bet is "pushed" and returned to the player.
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Quads. Four identical cards, i.e. a four of a kind. In English also “four of a kind”.
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Random Number Generator. The RNG, or random number generator , is the software present in virtual games such as slots, blackjack, video poker, and roulette. The RNG draws from billions of different numerical combinations and operates on a non-cyclical basis, therefore continuously and uninterrupted, even outside of gaming sessions, ensuring the total randomness of the generated result.
Raise. In poker, the action of raising a previous bet.
Rakes. At live casino tables and poker rooms, commission goes to the house for running the game.
Wagering requirements. Wagering may not be your preferred term in English, but you have to learn to live with it if you like playing casino. THE Wagering Requirements The terms "o puntata" indicate the number of times you will need to play the amount of a given bonus in order to withdraw the winnings from the casino. Graphically, the value is followed (or preceded) by the symbol x (20x, 30x, etc.).
Re-spin. Also written as respin, it is a feature of some slots that grants one or more immediate extra spins within the same base mode. The respin thus offers a second free chance to the player by automatically spinning the reels.
Return To Player. The RTP, which is the statistical percentage indicating the player's return on a slot machine, therefore the average earnings in the long term. Among the various categories of games, they are often classified as well. slots with high RTP (superior to 96%-97%).
River. In poker, the last community card revealed by the dealer after the turn. The river is followed by a final round of betting and, in case of more players remaining active, the showdown.
Rollers. The vertical lines of the slot rotate with every spin and always offer new random combinations.
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Scatters. Symbol capable of awarding a win or activating a bonus mode even on non-adjacent reels and independently of the paylines.
Side bet. In blackjack, a side bet is a bet made in addition to the main bet. The outcome of a side bet is independent of the outcome of the main bet, according to the blackjack rules .
Small blinds. In poker, the forced bet placed on the player sitting to the left of the dealer. The amount is always equal to half of the big blind.
Split. In blackjack, a move that allows a hand consisting of a pair of identical cards to be divided into two separate hands. When a player splits, they also make a second bet equal to the first, and then receive a second card for each of the two cards and play the two hands independently of each other.
Spreading Wilds. Type of Wild symbol that can extend horizontally, occupying new cells on adjacent reels.
Shark. Expert (or professional) player so called because he is able to exploit the ingenuity of novice players to his advantage.
Stands. In blackjack, a move with which you pass your turn because you are satisfied with your score. The player receives no other cards, but plays them with those already in his hand.
Sticky Wild. Type of Wild symbol that remains fixed (or stuck) on the reels for a certain number of spins, offering a better chance of winnings.
Basic strategy. There basic strategy for playing blackjack , also known as the "standard" or "universal" strategy. It is the most effective method for optimizing your time and budget by minimizing the house edge. It was devised by analyzing the winning probabilities while keeping in mind all possible combinations of cards on the table.
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Paytable. In English "paytable", is the grid that shows the value of the prizes for the different symbols and types of winning combinations.
Texas Hold'em. Classic variant of the game of poker and the most popular in the world. The main difference with other versions of the game is that in Texas Hold'em the RTP reaching up to 99.47%.
Tie bet. A tie bet, or a bet on a tie, is one of the three possible types of bets in baccarat. When a hand ends in a tie without a tie bet, it results in a push. The tie bet has the highest house advantage, but it also offers the highest payout.
Tournament. Many casinos organize competitions or tournaments for slot machines, poker, or other types of games, offering each participant the opportunity to win by climbing the leaderboard of the best players. These tournaments often require an opt-in, which means you have to register to participate by clicking a button or filling in some fields with the required data.
turn. The fourth and penultimate community card revealed on the table by the dealer. The turn follows the flop and precedes the river, the latter anticipated by the third round of betting.
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Underdogs. The player with the worst hand at the table based on the odds.
Under the gun. Translated as "under fire," in a poker table, the first player who has to take action. Also known as "out of position" because they are at a disadvantage compared to opponents who, coming after, gather more information.
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Video slot. Since the 1980s, the most widespread and played type of slot machine. The majority of video slots have five reels and multiple paylines. After the release of the first model, Fortune Coin, in 1978, video slots have gained popularity over the more traditional mechanical slots.
VIP Club. This is a category that includes players at the highest levels of the loyalty program. The VIP Club usually offers exclusive deals, invitations to special events, trips, a dedicated Account Manager, and/or many other types of gifts and privileges.
Volatility. Since it determines the frequency of winning combinations in a specific slot. Volatility can be low (frequent wins), medium, or high (less frequent wins but generally with higher amounts compared to the average).
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Wager. The bet, in reference to the amount.
wild. Or “wild”, in slots it is a symbol that can substitute for other symbols in order to complete a winning combination. There are various types (Expanding, Spreading, Sticky, etc.).
Multiplier Wilds. A Wild symbol associated with a multiplier value applicable to the winnings in which the Wild participates.
Win-both-ways. A slot with this denomination allows winning combinations in both directions, from the first left reel to the right, and from the last right reel to the left.
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Zero. In roulette it is the green box with a zero (0) that determines the loss of all bets at the table and thus provides the casino edge. There European Roulette And the French version is considered the most advantageous variant compared to the American version; the latter has a "double zero," which is a second box with two zeros (00) that significantly increases the house edge.
The importance of knowing the terminology
The goal of this page is to help you eliminate the risk of making mistakes due to lack of knowledge of the vocabulary used on the casino platform.
By learning these terms, you will have at your disposal all the concepts and keywords that will allow you to better understand the mechanisms and rules that you will inevitably deal with during your matches.
In summary, it is a tool that we believe is essential, simply, to never be caught unprepared for any game.
Good fun!
