Roulette Glossary
More than 118 Roulette terms & expressions
Even if you have not played Roulette yet, you most certainly have heard of this game. You probably also have seen one or two movies where people spin the Roulette wheel and say things like "rien ne va plus". If you don't happen to be french, then these words alone suggest that there must be a whole world of fascinating terms and expressions that come with this game. So why not explore this world with our Roulette glossary. By all means, this list is not exhaustive, but we aim to provide you with a comprehensive reference that explains interesting and colorful Roulette terminology you are likely to encounter while playing this game. Here you'll find much more than what you really need in order to master this game. Enjoy!
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Backtrack
The outer rim of the wheel in roulette where the ball spins; also referred to as 'Ball-track'. -
Bankroll
The amount of money you have at the online Casino. Also known as 'Roll' or 'Wad' (colloquial). It relates to the overall money that either the player or the casino has at disposal to back their wagering activities. A player's bankroll can be classed as existing on several different levels.
At the highest level it relates to all money specifically set aside to support all gambling activities. A subset of this bankroll is the players traveling bankroll, or the amount of money carried along to support gambling on a particular trip. This traveling bankroll can be further divided into a specific lesser amount for each day of the trip, or into even smaller amounts called table sitting or session playing stakes which predetermine how much will be risked during any given session or table sitting at this particular day of the trip. These different types of bankrolls often figure into the overall money management strategy players use to keep control over their gambling cash activity. -
Barred
Same as Banned. Not allowed to enter the casino's premises permanently. -
Beginners Luck
In gambling, new players often are on a winning streak when they start gambling. Also known as the "Honeymoon Period". -
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. -
Biased Numbers (Roulette)
This refers to numbers that continue to come out in the game, caused by biased wheels. -
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. -
Bottom Track
Bottom Track is the inner area of a roulette wheel that slants or remains stationary, where the ball slides before bouncing from the wheel into one of the pockets. -
Break Even Point
When a player has received the same amount of online casino winning as he has gambled. -
Broken Game
A game no longer in action.
