Slots Glossary – C

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# Call – A poker term for matching the current bet in play.
# Call Bet – A wager that is made verbally.
# Camouflage – A gambler’s strategy to hide their actions from the attention of the casino.
# Capping – Putting extra chips down on a bet after the game has started, very illegal and is considered worst form of cheating.
# Card shark – Someone who is an expert at playing card games.
# Carousel – The arrangement of a group of slot machines and usually with a cash change booth in the middle.
# Caribbean Stud Poker – A five card poker game where a gambler competes against the dealer.
# Carpet Joint – Slang term for a high end casino.
# Case Money – Emergency funds for a player.
# Cashier’s Cage – The desk where you can change up your money or chips in a casino.
# Casino Advantage – The house edge over players.
# Casino Rate – A special rate given for rooms by the casino to encourage players to stay.
# Catch – A keno term for a number being drawn that is one the player has chosen.
# Change Colour – To change denomination of chip which means that the chip colour changes.
# Chase – When you will place more bets after a losing play in the hopes of winning back what you have lost.
# Check – A chip in a casino.
# Chips – The small plastic disks that are used by a casino as currency for playing.
# Cold – To be repeatedly losing.
# Comps – Complimentary offers given to players by the casino. This can be in the form of drinks, food or even a free room.
# Cracking the Nut – To win enough money on a gambling trip to cover all your costs and to still have a small profit from your play.
# Credit – In slots or video poker, this is what is given to the player after they have paid money in and allows a spin.
# Crossroader – A person who cheats.
# Croupier – Another name for a dealer.
# Cut – This is the term for splitting a deck of cards.
# Cut Card – A plastic fake card that is used to cut the deck.