Casino Glossary

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Jackpot

A big win on a slot machine.

Jacks or Better

In videopoker games the payout starts at a certain level ranking of hands. When playing Jacks or Better, if you get a pair of Jacks or a higher ranking, you win. You don't win anything on a pair of tens or lower.

Joker

The 53rd card in a deck, sometimes used as a wild card.

Juice

(USA) Vig. or Vigorish. Commission taken by the house