Have you ever considered playing live casino games and been worried about some of the jargon that you may encounter? Have you ever played a casino game live and come across a term that you’re not quite sure what it meant?
You’re not alone if you answered yes to either of those questions. There are many out there that have played a casino game with a live dealer or presenter that have heard words be used that they don’t understand or have never heard used in gambling terms.
Thankfully, many of these terms and the jargon used can be broken down and explained in a simple way. They may be confusing at first, but they can become very easy to understand and once you learn them, you’ll remember and know exactly what they mean the next time you decide to try these games out.
Boom in the popularity of live casino gaming:
Players have started to look for new gaming experiences to enhance their overall casino sessions, with live options becoming the go-to for many. Although there isn’t any denying of the fact games like slots are always very popular, authentic live casino titles are now becoming more and more appealing and attractive.
Gamers are finding that these options are bringing the casino to them through the advancements of technology, allowing them to play and interact with dealers at the roulette, blackjack, craps, and poker tables in the same way they would if they were at a traditional venue.
Explained: The most common live casino terms:
However, for people to enjoy them to their fullest and to maximize a positive outcome, they need to know the terms and understand what each of them means.
The next time you decide to play at a live casino and hear the following terms, this is what is being said:
● Croupier/Dealer: Pretty self-explanatory, although the word ‘Croupier’ may be a term that many may not have heard of before, especially if casino games haven’t been played before. It’s simply another word for ‘Dealer’.
● House Edge: The term ‘House Edge’ refers to the advantage that the casino has of a certain game. It is usually a small percentage, but it is based on statistics and mathematical probabilities. It’s a good idea to understand this before playing.
● Payout: Another self-explanatory term that can be found across many different live casino games. It is usually displayed as a ratio, and this will provide you with what returns can be expected if you’re successful.
● Shoe: A shoe is the device that is used to hold several decks of cards and shuffle them. It allows the dealer to be able to efficiently deal cards and eliminates any possibility of rigging.
Several terms can be game-specific:
It’s important to remember that there are many terms and jargon that is used that can be related to certain games when playing at a live casino. Those mentioned above are just some of the basic and generic terms that you’ll likely find across all of the games that are playable.
However, if you go from blackjack to a game of roulette, or begin to play poker for the first time, you’ll undoubtedly encounter several terms that are unique to those individual games.
For instance, poker will require players to ‘check’, ‘raise’, ‘fold’, and ‘call’. In blackjack, they will be required to ‘hit’, ‘double down’, ‘split’ or ‘stand’. Some of these terms are easy to understand immediately, but others may be a little more difficult to get to grips with. Of course, knowing the rules of the game will immediately help to make the jargon easy to understand.
What’s the best way to learn the jargon?
The best way to begin to learn and appreciate what the jargon used in live casino gaming means is to immerse yourself within it. You will need to read about each term and revise each to ensure you can play positively and not make ill-informed decisions.
For some, playing non-live casino versions of the games they want can be a great way to practice, as demos and free-play options can sometimes be available. These will allow you to get to grips with the gameplay and understand the terms being mentioned without the fear of risking your own money.
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Gambling:
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