Glossary

A wager placed solely on the outcome or performance in the second half of a match.

A $50 wager.

The set of cards a player holds or uses to form the best possible combination, or the round of play between card shuffles.

The point spread assigned to balance the odds between teams.

A betting method where a stronger team or individual is given a deficit, or a weaker one a surplus, to even out the odds.

The total sum of money wagered on a single event or a series of events.

Handle represents the total money bet over a period, while hold is the portion of that money retained by the casino or betting platform.

Short for Texas Hold’em, a popular poker game.

Betting on opposing outcomes to minimize losses or secure a small profit.

A multiple wager involving six selections, totaling 57 bets across various combinations.

Achieving a winning combination on a slot machine’s payline.

In poker, the private cards dealt face-down to each player, such as the two cards in Texas Hold’em.

The perceived benefit a team gains when playing at their home venue.

The final half-point in a point spread that isn’t a whole number.

Describes a player enjoying a winning streak or a table where correct bets frequently succeed.

A match attracting heavy betting on one side, often driven by skilled bettors.

A gaming table where players making correct bets are consistently winning.

The casino or gambling establishment.

The casino’s statistical advantage, expressed as the expected percentage of a player’s bet lost over time (e.g., a 5% house edge means a $10 bet loses $0.50 on average). Lower edges reduce a player’s risk of loss.