Blackjack Glossary
121 Blackjack terms & expressions
This Blackjack reference explains terms & expressions used by players and casinos around the world. This list is not intended to be exhaustive, but here you can read up on those expressions that you'll most likely encounter when playing Blackjack. You'll probably find that you can play the game knowing only a handful of the expressions listed here. But if you are interested in knowing a bit more about Blackjack and its interesting and colorful Blackjack terminology, then by all means, read on. Enjoy!
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Natural
A hand where the two initially dealt cards equal 21 (an Ace and a card with a value of 10). -
Negative Expectation
The long-run disadvantage or loss in a given situation without explicitly refering to any particular outcome. Negative Expectation is what you expect to lose on average after a considerable time of play, or after a large number of repetitions of the same situation. -
Net Winnings
Total payout minus your stake.
