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Gambling

The activity or practice of betting or playing a game of chance for money or other stakes. Gambling activities include horse racing, slot machines, boxing, playing-card and dice games, cockfighting, recreational billiards and darts, bingo, lottery, and many others.

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drop box

Gambling; Casinos

On a gaming table, the box that serves as a repository for cash, markers, and chips.

encryption

Gambling; Casinos

A software security measure taken by online casinos to ensure that online transactions are safe from hackers.

doubling down

Gambling; Casinos

A betting option in blackjack where the player's opening two-card hand is turned face up and player's original wager is doubled. The player is then dealt one additional card only, ...

firing

Gambling; Casinos

Betting a lot. A player who is Firing is wagering large sums.

first base

Gambling; Casinos

At the blackjack table, the position on the far left of the dealer is considered to be first base and is the first position dealt with.

flash

Gambling; Casinos

A type of no-download casino software where you can play instantly.

fish

Gambling; Casinos

A player who loses money. (It is said that "If you can't spot the fish at the table, YOU are the fish.)

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