Apartment Bettor
This refers to a gambler who likes to repeat the same bet round after round.
Baccarat
This is the name of a popular card game, although it is technically the worst possible hand in Baccarat, since it is counted as zero.
Baccarat Bank
“Baccarat Bank” is a European variant of the same game with the distinction that bets are made only on the player’s hand.
Banco
This refers to betting on the bank in “Punto Banco.”
Banker
In Baccarat, the “Banker” is one of two possible bets. This one involves betting on the banker.
Bankroll
The “bankroll” is the balance, the amount of money the player has available to make his or her bets throughout the game.
Burned Card
Or “Carte Brûlée” in French. This is a unique card that is discarded before the cards are dealt.
Callman
Or “Croupier,” or “Dealer.” He (or she) is responsible for dealing the cards and managing the game. He also represents the Bank.
Cheval
Or “Horse.” An old variation of Baccarat that allows players to play with two hands simultaneously.
Croupier
This is the representative of the Bank and who deals the cards to the player.
Cut Card
This is a plastic card used to cut the different decks of cards.
Down Card
English translation for “Carte Face Cachée.”
Fade
A rule for covering a portion of the total bet.
Hand
The cards dealt to the player and the banker during a round of Baccarat.
High Roller
This refers to a player who has a habit of making large bets.
House Advantage
Commissioned percentage that is collected by the casino at the end of a game. A levy is made on all bets made by the player. This percentage generally does not exceed 5 percent.
Mini-Baccarat
A variation of Baccarat involving more or less the same rules but is played on a smaller table.
Monkey
Used to designate one of the cards from the 10 to the Ace.
Natural
“Grande” or “Naturelle” in French. This is a winning hand with a total value of 8 or 9. A “natural hand” is made up of two cards, however.
Player
This refers to one of the two types of Baccarat wagers.
Punto
This is the player’s bet in Punto Banco, a popular variation of Baccarat.
Punto Banco
A popular variation of the game of Baccarat in the United States.
Shoe
The container in which the decks of cards are held before being dealt.
Stakes
All of the wagers made by each player.
Stand
Option in online casinos which involves a player holding his or her position and refraining from drawing an additional card.
Tie
Or “Egalité” in French. The bet does not count because the player and the banker have the same hand.
VIP
An expression used to describe a “Very Important Player.”
Vigorish
An “English” term used to describe a five percent commission on winning hands of the banker.
