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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Back Counting
A technique used by blackjack card counting experts. They sit behind active players and count the cards, waiting for the count to be favorable before sitting down. -
Banker
The casino dealer in card games. -
Barred
Same as Banned. Not allowed to enter the casino's premises permanently. -
Basic Strategy
Simple BlackJack tactics used by players to enhance their game performance and, ideally, increase their winnings. -
Beginners Luck
In gambling, new players often are on a winning streak when they start gambling. Also known as the "Honeymoon Period". -
Betting Circle
The field on the Blackjack table right in front of each player where bets can be placed. -
Betting Limit
The maximum and minimum amounts a person can gamble in a single bet at a casino. This will depend on the game and the odds of the gamble you are making. -
Black Chip
A $100 chip. -
Blackjack
There two meanings:
- Blackjack (also called twenty-one or vingt-et-un) is a card game in which the objective is to accumulate cards with a higher count than that of the croupier, but not exceeding 21. The rules of this game are quite simple and can be learned within minutes.
- A hand composed of an Ace and a 10-value card (10, Jack, Queen or King) totalling 21 points.
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Bonus
The amount awarded to a player for free based on his or her deposits is referred to as deposit bonus or just bonus. -
Bonus Balance
The total playable balance a customer can use at the casino is split between the bonus balance and the cash balance. The bonus balance houses bonus credits, but can not be withdrawn until they have been converted to the cash balance, after meeting the wagering requirements. -
Break
A players hand exceeding a total value of 21 (also known as a bust). -
Break Even Point
When a player has received the same amount of online casino winning as he has gambled. -
Burn Cards
One or more cards which the dealer discards from play immediately after shuffling and cutting the deck.
