Some Gambling Slang and Terms that Beginners Should be Aware of

[Distinctin]

I'm already familiar with most of the given slang words not because I'm really into gambling. I've just heard and leanred about those words many times on this forum. I wasn't aware that I have already adopted many gambling terminologies by interacting with other gamblers here which is a helpful thing. Truely, we could learn and adopt many knowledgeable things through reading and interacting with helpful topics here.

I have also learned some of these already but there are still some in the list that are new to me. So I believe these are really helpful especially if we want to have a bigger scope of knowledge in gambling, and these slang terms could be perfect for beginners to learn. Anyway, thank you OP for providing us additional knowledge to gain. Hopefully this thread will be updated soon so you can still add some of those we still don’t know.

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[DoublerHunter]

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You can share some of your favorite slang terms and expressions for gambling.

^Though the list is quite good but I think there are more that you need to mention, there are actually a lot of them that you must include in your list.
Just like this example, High Roller, Jackpot, and more.
However, I appreciate your list which is very common terms that we read here and hear in a gambling casino. The first term that I read in gambling term is that bankroll, wager, and odds which I don't know how to speak before, but now, it is commonly and widely used here.

[danherbias07]

Good list.
I have never heard some of the slang even if I am mostly in the gambling section here. Maybe some of them could just be heard in deep gambling dens and physical bookies before the pandemic. That I haven't tried yet.
It's just sad though that we might never hear some of those terms ever again as online bookies are the new way of betting in this era.

Just to add some explanation about the term "chalk" or "betting the chalk".

The “chalk” is the betting favorite in any matchup. However, people usually use this phrase when there is a team that is favored significantly over their opponent.

How did it get the name “chalk”?
This comes from a time long before the advanced betting technology that we have when oddsmakers would present the games and the corresponding lines on a chalkboard. The line that would be written in on the chalkboard would only be that of the favorite. In point spread betting, it was known that the underdog was getting that same number of points, even though they didn’t write the number. This phrase started in horse racing, as did most things sports, and by the time the race came around, the favorite’s name would be covered in chalk dust from repeated action as the majority of bets came on the favorite back then.

https://www.bettingpros.com/articles/what-is-chalk-in-sports-betting/

[goaldigger]

although I know a little bit about some of the ones listed in this thread, I think it's necessary for beginners to know more slang and terms in gambling, I think you need to update and add more information in this thread so that it can be understood by the readers. another beginner 

This can be learned eventually when you chose to be a gambler for quite long years. But I also think it’s necessary that these terms should be learn by beginner gamblers at its early days so that they will understand more and be more associated with gambling. The terms you have posted OP may only be few but definitely they are helping, so hopefully you can add more to these.

That’s true, you’ll be more familiarize on this once you get more exposure on betting because these are the usual terms and you have no choice but to understand it to avoid any confusions with your bet. This is a good list OP, beginners should look at this thread if they want to learn this instantly, there other terms that is not on the list, I hope OP will always update this from time to time especially every year, there’s a new terms.

[nakamura12]

That's a good list of slang words and terms in gambling but you didn't listed all of it. I see that you have included Martingale strategy but what about other gambling strategies that gamblers use?. As you can see, it's not just me who think that your list is not complete or there sre more you can add. I am a gambler but there are some slangs or terms that I haven't knew about it that is on your list but honestly, I know some of it which is very common on a gambling site. Good luck.

[crzy]

I’m not familiar on most of the terms but it looks interesting and if you’re into betting, this can be a good list for you. Great Job OP for making it more easy for us to understand some of the terms. Do you have list as well for the casino terms? Probably it can also be a good list that can help beginners or anyone that is not familiar yet with those words. Trying to memorize and understand the list now, its a big help.

[Slow death]

I remember until today how difficult it was in the first days when I entered this market of sports posts, when they started talking about words that I didn't understand I would go to google to find out what they were saying, for example I remember that one day someone said something like BTTS, I was wondering what the hell was btts? I went to google and saw the answer but I confess that I was not satisfied with such an answer and for that reason I continued the research, but after a long time I started to understand what they meant when someone talked about BTTS

and after that I started to pay more attention when they said something I didn't understand so I kept the word and it took a long time to understand, as this is a very tiring task I take a lot of time to do research and for this reason I don't respond immediately , most of the time I don't respond to posts that I don't understand and that I know will take a long time for me to understand what they're saying

[chaser15]

It's not that newbies should be aware of those terms but they should consider knowing that as additional knowledge once they gamble.

What I mean is, I'm sure the majority here really didn't learn those gambling terms prior to doing gambling and we just automatically understand those terms on the way while continuing and progressing with our gambling activity.

I admire the OP's effort though of compiling those terms and thanks for sharing it here.

[Baofeng]

Some of them I'm more familiar with, I mean in the beginning, gamblers doesn't want to complicate things with this terms or slang. I remember a similar thread as well, with infographics or something, but I can't find it.

And as I have said, if you are a beginner you might not consider this terms, and there is a thread about  Length of Time Before You Learn All These Gambling Terms Or Jargons.

I can't find the term parlay or multi-betting, for sure majority of us are betting in this way.

And in certain sports like basketball, you can bet for Odds/Even at the end of every quarter or the first half. And then the Over/Under score.

[boyptc]

Don't forget about the table and the house. Although those are common words that's being used in casinos but I think that they deserve a spot on that list. 

It's actually a good list that you've made OP and to those that are starting to gamble, they'll start to have an idea on what these terms are and what they're used for if ever they hear it from someone else.

[Saint-loup]

although I know a little bit about some of the ones listed in this thread, I think it's necessary for beginners to know more slang and terms in gambling, I think you need to update and add more information in this thread so that it can be understood by the readers. another beginner 

No, I don't think it can be necessary to beginners here, since the level of the average discussions is very low in this heavily spammed section. I don't often see discussions using those words and when I see one, the context of the thread usually allow to easily understand the meaning of them. People know the level is low so they explain with simple words what they mean in general.
And, to be honest, I'm afraid this glossary will be used by spammers in order to be less easily spotted by bounty mangers, moderators, and the community.

[BitDane]

instead of "some gambling slang" you should put "some sports betting slang" as the majority of the slang mentioned is used in sports betting. anyway, I am not trying to undermine what OP shared but this reminded me of this thread that I saw which was posted years ago. you'll see more different gambling slangs which are specifically used for certain gambling games(including sports betting).

Much more comprehensive lists of gambling vocabulary.

Don't forget about the table and the house. Although those are common words that's being used in casinos but I think that they deserve a spot on that list. 

It's actually a good list that you've made OP and to those that are starting to gamble, they'll start to have an idea on what these terms are and what they're used for if ever they hear it from someone else.

You can also add slot vocabulary
RTP (return to player) - Expressed as a percentage, this figure simply represents the amount of money a player can expect to win from their bets in casino slots or other games
Deadspin -  one where no payouts take place
Scatter - symbol enabling bonus in slots
Megaways -  set of reels containing a series of symbols that players attempt to match up with each spin


source:
https://www.knowyourslots.com/slot-vocabulary-dead-spin/#:~:text=When%20talking%20slots%20with%20other,where%20no%20payouts%20take%20place.
https://www.pokerstars.com/casino/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-rtp-in-slots/1400/#:~:text=RTP%20stands%20for%20%E2%80%9CReturn%20to,expect%20to%20receive%20%240.95%20back.
https://huuuge.helpshift.com/a/stars-slots-casino/?s=games-and-features&f=scatter-symbols#:~:text=Scatter%20Symbols%20are%20basically%20our,to%20open%20up%20certain%20bonuses.

[acroman08]

Some of them I'm more familiar with, I mean in the beginning, gamblers doesn't want to complicate things with this terms or slang. I remember a similar thread as well, with infographics or something, but I can't find it.

are you perhaps talking about this thread? it doesn't have infographics but it's basically the same topic but with much more gambling slang that is used in casinos and different gambling games.

I can't find the term parlay or multi-betting, for sure majority of us are betting in this way.

parlay/multi-betting is mentioned in this thread, members in that thread also added some more types of betting since the OP in that thread missed some.

it would be good if OP decided to add other gambling slangs that was mentioned.

[Scripture]

I’m having a hard time understanding this before and fortunately its easy to use google now and it helps me to understand the terms that I’m not familiar with before. This is list is a good one, many are still not familiar with this and I see some new terms on the list for me which I think I can also be user every time I placed a bet. Knowing terms in gambling might confused you as well which is very normal, you can just get over it once you continue to gambling.

[harizen]

Actually, some of the terms listed aren't really mandatory to learn. Only those words that always encounter in a newbie's everyday gambling life. Some of the terms are not even present and applicable to the same type of gambling.

As OP mentioned, eventually these terms are being learned. Just continue to gamble responsibly.

This is a good reference for newbies who are struggling and having a hard time learning these terms but as long as they progress, they will soon be aware of those terms especially if they are doing regular gambling.

[TheGreatPython]

I’m having a hard time understanding this before and fortunately its easy to use google now and it helps me to understand the terms that I’m not familiar with before. This is list is a good one, many are still not familiar with this and I see some new terms on the list for me which I think I can also be user every time I placed a bet. Knowing terms in gambling might confused you as well which is very normal, you can just get over it once you continue to gambling.

I guess it's because we have now phones which can be used to access the internet easily. Now if we have something that boggles our mind, we can just search it up easily in google using our mobiles. In my opinion, the list that the OP made is still small.

I know there are still lots of gambling terms which are not included there but it might be supplied later on by our fellow bitcointalk members. It is important to know the meaning of the gambling terms that you came across with so that you are sure that you won't miss anything. Hanging out in the gambling forums do also help to be familiarize with different gambling terms. This is where I started.

[uneng]

Most of those terms are already well known by gamblers on this forum, but the initiative was good for newbies who are still taking their first steps in gambling world. Few of those expressions looked formal to me, to say the truth. The "Money Back Bets" one, for an example, I have never seen anyone using that. Usually people just say a "safe bet", what really looks more a slang than that one mentioned before.

Others are used less frequently, but very useful for gamblers betting specifically during a certain moment of a sports' match. These are: "First half bet" and "Half time bet".

Maybe you could add the one called "Parlay", as well, as mentioned above by @Baofeng and @acroman08:

A parlay in sports betting is when a bettor makes multiple wagers (at least two) and ties them together into the same bet. If any of the bets in the parlay loses, then the entire parlay loses. However, if all wagers win, then the bettor gets a bigger payout.

[Davidvictorson]

I was smiling reading this list because 1) most of those slangs I learned them from being an active poster in the gambling discussion section of the forum. 2) for the other ones, I am just learning their actual meaning, spelling/pronunciation. Isn't it funny how I come across these words everyday at the bookies and do not that I actually used or engage in using them. You know, up until now, I never knew that someone who places a wager for someone else is called a Beard. It sounds funny because I have done this several times. This is a beautiful list that as other commenters have said should be updated.

[jrrsparkles]

The term beard catched me more than others so a big thumbs for the list. But wager is the amount involved in a bet especially the money whereas as bet can refers to other things from money that is what I want to mention here.

I think you can also add few more like fixing which is usually used to call a match or bet is already fixed.

Double bluff - Mainly used in poker to play with the emotions of others.

All in - its used in poker table when someone is ready to bet all their holdings.

[Queentoshi]

I've been playing the lottery for a while now. I could recall how challenging it was to learn some slang terms and meanings used in betting and gambling. I eventually learned the slangs and now regularly use them without having to look them up on Google anytime I hear one. Here are a few gambling slang terms that beginners should be aware of. It's not a complete list, but it could serve as a place to start for you.

I never would have known of these slangs if you had not just posted it. I am happy because the next time I find myself in the midst of men having their discussions about gambling, I will not be lost at some of the terms they use, I will be able to understand and also contribute a bit to their discussion if necessary. Thank you so much OP, you have really done me a huge Favour because it would have taken me ages to catch up to all the slangs had they not all been posted here.