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If
you're heading to a land based casino, and you want to prepare
before you go, it might be worth looking at the different terms
and slang that are used across different casino games. There
are plenty of different things that you can do to prepare before
you go, but if you're a complete novice to the casino, then
knowing what everybody is saying and talking about, and knowing
what you should say when you make a decision is important. Even
the simplest of casino games such as the slots have their own
terminology. Fortunately for you, to make things a little bit
easier, we've put together a quick guide on some of the terms
and meanings behind certain games at the casino.
 Slot
Machines
Although
slot machines are deemed to be the simplest of casino games,
they do have their own terminology that you should know before
you try them.
Spin
Slot
machines will have either a spin button or a pull lever. When
you either click the spin button or pull the lever, the reels
will spin repeatedly until they stop on either a winning or
losing payline.
Paylines
The line which determines whether you have won or lost on
a slot machine. Some slot machines have multiple paylines,
and others have just one. A payline could be a horizontal
line of matching symbols, or a number of different lines including
diagonal or trapezium shaped.
Bet
Max
When you click bet max, you will bet the maximum amount the
machine will allow with every spin.
Bet
Min
Is
the opposite of bet max and will bet the minimum amount the
machine will allow with every spin.
Blackjack
Hit
When
you hit, this means that you want another card from the dealer.
You don't always have to say this, you can gently tap the
table layout with your hand instead.
Stand
This
is the opposite of hit, and it is used when you don't want
another card from the dealer and are happy with the hand that
you have.
Bust
You bust when the total value of the cards in your hand goes
over 21.
Insurance
This
is a side bet that more advanced players will use, and is
generally made when the dealer shows an ace as their upcard,
and the player thinks that they may have a blackjack. If the
dealer does, there is a pay off at 2 to 1, and if they do
not the side bet is lost and normal play will continue.
Double
Down
Doubling down is when you request just one
more card and you no longer want anymore. This is done by
more advanced players, and if you are to win the game after
you double down, you will receive double their original bet,
increasing their winnings. Casinos will identify when or what
two cards may be doubled down.
Splitting
Cards
Players can split their cards when they have
two cards with identical value. This will allow them to create
two separate hands, with a bet on both.
Once you've been through our list of casino
terms and meanings for slot machines and blackjack, you
might feel like you're ready to hit the casino and know
what you're doing. However, if you want something a little
more comprehensive, you can look to guides like the Ladbrokes
Casino Periodic Table, to give you more in-depth knowledge
on more casino games. Once you know the terminology, you'll
be well on your way to hitting the casino and taking the
winnings.
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