Casino Glossary

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Odds

Ratio of probabilities. The casino's view of the chance of a player winning. The figure or fraction by which the casino offers to multiply a bettor's stake, which the bettor is entitled to receive (plus his or her own stake) if they win.

On tilt

Going 'on tilt' is a bad reaction to an unlucky hand resulting in uncontrolled wild play.

Open

In poker, the player who bets first.

Outside Bets

Roulette bets located on the outside part of the layout. They involve betting 12 or 18 numbers with one chip.

Overlay

A good bet where the player has an edge over the casino.