Some Gambling Slang and Terms that Beginners Should be Aware of

[rahmad2nd]

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

Maybe this will help some beginners related to gambling terms and you have taken the time to create a thread in your long list.  but in truth, these terms are not very important to gamblers and usually sooner or later someone will become familiar with these terms. However, I really appreciate your efforts to help our friends in the community, especially beginners who like gambling activities.

But the most important part is not the names on your long list, what needs to be interpreted is how to understand the mechanics of how to bet on the betting itself. I say again, your long list is at least very helpful. only as names related to terms, not referring to the essence of the bet itself.

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[Lida93]

OP going by your list and through my many years of gambling am much familiar with some of the slangs as listed except for words like, chalk, beard which am impressed with having to know now about them, and another thing I noted is that some of these gambling slangs are all gambler register peculiar to certain country's different from others.
It's not easy getting along with all these slangs for someone that's just into gambling, but the more the years go by as you engage in gambling you just get familiar with them and more without even trying.

[Gozie51]

I have come across some of those terms but it was not really easy to understand at that time as a newbie especially the first half bet or half time bet that are from soccer. Soccer has more of these terms more as options that you can bet in which some popular ones are 0ver 0.5, 1.5, 2.5,. These is a bet to determine the numbers of goals to be scored depending on the time of the match that they were scored. X, 1, 2, 1x, 2x etc also is for the bet to determine who will win or draw. These are the few popular ones in the game of soccer but there are more of them.

[Cling18]

I have come across some of those terms but it was not really easy to understand at that time as a newbie especially the first half bet or half time bet that are from soccer. Soccer has more of these terms more as options that you can bet in which some popular ones are 0ver 0.5, 1.5, 2.5,. These is a bet to determine the numbers of goals to be scored depending on the time of the match that they were scored. X, 1, 2, 1x, 2x etc also is for the bet to determine who will win or draw. These are the few popular ones in the game of soccer but there are more of them.

When I was new to gambling as well on this forum, I was having confusion about the terminologies that they were using. I also searched for some of the words but didn't find the meaning on the internet until I encountered the words many times on topics here and learned to understand all of them little by little. Those are actually simple terms and there is still a lot that we could learn. Gambling is too broad and learning could take time.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Betting exchange caught my attention because it is my first time of seeing that betting terminology.
I am still new to betting, so I find it a little confusing because I am trying to wrap my head around how gamblers are able to bet against each other.
But all in all, this is a great list. I looked through the links provided by the OP and encountered some other betting terms such as - bet constructor, dead heat, futures bet, Handicap, longshot etc.

[Wakate]

OP going by your list and through my many years of gambling am much familiar with some of the slangs as listed except for words like, chalk, beard which am impressed with having to know now about them, and another thing I noted is that some of these gambling slangs are all gambler register peculiar to certain country's different from others.
It's not easy getting along with all these slangs for someone that's just into gambling, but the more the years go by as you engage in gambling you just get familiar with them and more without even trying.

Op had really done well to construct this kind of list including so many slang we might not be familiar with with and I am happy to get to learn new words. I think I am going to do a little bit research so that I can learn continue learning new gambling words.
I could remember when I started gambling, learning and remembering terminologies was very hard for me and sometimes I do write them on paper so that I will not forget some important key words.

[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.

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

Yeah, those too.

And there are many more that haven't mentioned yet but sometimes it's not ticking on our minds and we mostly forget about it. But now, it's up to OP if he's going to add it or not.

And basically, that list is still helpful even if it lacks of some other terms that we know of.

[serjent05]

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

Yeah, those too.

And there are many more that haven't mentioned yet but sometimes it's not ticking on our minds and we mostly forget about it. But now, it's up to OP if he's going to add it or not.

And basically, that list is still helpful even if it lacks of some other terms that we know of.

The thing is if we are not active in certain gambling games, there is no need to know their gambling terms.  What important is to know the terms of the game we are always playing so that we won't be ignorant of anything playing the game.  Mostly the term can be learn and understood through the length of time or frequency we play the game.  Terms will come in its own way and be inculcated in our brains passively even without the effort of researching because we can read or hear them all the time.

OP going by your list and through my many years of gambling am much familiar with some of the slangs as listed except for words like, chalk, beard which am impressed with having to know now about them, and another thing I noted is that some of these gambling slangs are all gambler register peculiar to certain country's different from others.
It's not easy getting along with all these slangs for someone that's just into gambling, but the more the years go by as you engage in gambling you just get familiar with them and more without even trying.

Op had really done well to construct this kind of list including so many slang we might not be familiar with with and I am happy to get to learn new words. I think I am going to do a little bit research so that I can learn continue learning new gambling words.
I could remember when I started gambling, learning and remembering terminologies was very hard for me and sometimes I do write them on paper so that I will not forget some important key words.

there is an earlier thread that lists a much more comprehensive list of words so I don't think OP had done well since it doesn outdone the effort the previous thread starter did.

[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.

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.

It's not the thread, but it's a good find mate, I will try to search it as well. The only thing I remember is that it has a infographics or something and that struck in my mind. Nevertheless, that thread is a good source too.

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.

Yes, I think that's also very important term for beginners as some of them might just be used to do single bet. Parlays though put some risk, higher risk but if you hit it, then it's going to be a good win. And it's good as well that this beginners try this kind of betting for the experience.

[og kush420]

Am suprise seeing some of this slang, I do gamble but I don't really gamble frequently, but to be honest I haven't heard some of those slangs before or maybe they don't use them frequently in my country, atleast I have learnt new gambling slangs today, maybe I will start using some.

@OP just like the rest been saying  that you've provided out some good list
and it would be more better if the community or people on here would really be tending to add up with those slang and terms so that for those newbie or even those old ones would
be able to check it out on what it do means but this one really suits out into those gambling enthusiast on which it would be somewhat a helpful thing for them to know on.

I don't think the OP will stop anyone from adding additional slangs which he didn't mention, if you know some slangs, then you can add it here, we are here to learn new things. You can just quote the OP and add your own slangs under.

Thanks to the OP for starting this thread and I think you are right OP would not stop anyone to add more slangs. But for beginners that is good thread.
One should always encourage the threads which aim to provide knowledge to the beginner.

[Hispo]

Good thread, OP.
I don't know how common it is, but I have heard/read people calling "dices" using different nouns, I recall "bones". I assume it is a slang which may not be common in the context of online casinos or crypto casinos.  It may be a term used when rolling dices in real life, since (if I recall correctly) the first dices in the human history were carved out of bone and ivory.

[libert19]

Meaning don't stick to mind unless you are curious in first place or had doubts about word's meaning in past, I just Google whenever there is doubt so the understanding remains.

[boyptc]

Yeah, those too.

And there are many more that haven't mentioned yet but sometimes it's not ticking on our minds and we mostly forget about it. But now, it's up to OP if he's going to add it or not.

And basically, that list is still helpful even if it lacks of some other terms that we know of.

The thing is if we are not active in certain gambling games, there is no need to know their gambling terms.  What important is to know the terms of the game we are always playing so that we won't be ignorant of anything playing the game.  Mostly the term can be learn and understood through the length of time or frequency we play the game.  Terms will come in its own way and be inculcated in our brains passively even without the effort of researching because we can read or hear them all the time.

Yeah, it's not a problem about letting the gambling terms known or not.

But what's important is about the actual terms and conditions about the game that you're going to gamble. It's just sort of fun to have and for beginners, there's the essence of understanding those known gambling terms.

So that, they are aware of what it is all about and they'll have the idea and meaning of it if ever they encounter it.

[Yaunfitda]

Meaning don't stick to mind unless you are curious in first place or had doubts about word's meaning in past, I just Google whenever there is doubt so the understanding remains.

At least though, you will have a idea on what the meaning of those terms and others as posted but some members. Because maybe when you play on online casinos and you might here this terms, so at least you know that meaning of it and will not be at lost when gambling because you might be playing with a experience gamblers and throwing this slang on the table.

Good thread, OP.
I don't know how common it is, but I have heard/read people calling "dices" using different nouns, I recall "bones". I assume it is a slang which may not be common in the context of online casinos or crypto casinos.  It may be a term used when rolling dices in real life, since (if I recall correctly) the first dices in the human history were carved out of bone and ivory.

Yes, because the original dices where made up of "bones" or ancient animals.

[qwertyup23]

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 

Oh it is definitely necessary to know these terminologies! Not only that these terms are used frequently, but also almost every gambling site contains at least 1 more or of those terms mentioned on their website. This saves time for a person to search on Google behind the meaning of such term. That is why, people should bookmark this thread and we also have to keep this thread updated for more terminologies to come.

As someone who has been gambling over the years, there are also some terminologies that I did not know until I checked this page. Thank you very much OP for creating this thread as this is definitely informative.

[Finestream]

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

Maybe this will help some beginners related to gambling terms and you have taken the time to create a thread in your long list.  but in truth, these terms are not very important to gamblers and usually sooner or later someone will become familiar with these terms. However, I really appreciate your efforts to help our friends in the community, especially beginners who like gambling activities.

But the most important part is not the names on your long list, what needs to be interpreted is how to understand the mechanics of how to bet on the betting itself. I say again, your long list is at least very helpful. only as names related to terms, not referring to the essence of the bet itself.

Good point. These terms will be learned eventually in the process but as a newbie, these are still somehow helpful for them so they can easily understand about gambling. But these cannot guarantee that you will be profitable in gambling, what we need is experience and strategies. Once we have that, we will lessen the chances of losing and be able to increase the chances of being profitable.

[Reid]

Beard   |   A person who places bets on behalf of professional gamblers so they can remain anonymous to bookies.

This is the first time I heard of this maybe because I always deal myself than trusting someone to process my bets. Whoever this "Beard" is should be trustworthy enough to leave your funds into him and directly bet it without any ruckus. Reputation is also something they must have, like he has been suggested by many professional gamblers beforehand. I doubt they can be found in advertisements.
Other listed slangs are widely used and some of them should be known by a gambler who is just starting his way to the industry.

[goinmerry]

But these cannot guarantee that you will be profitable in gambling, what we need is experience and strategies. Once we have that, we will lessen the chances of losing and be able to increase the chances of being profitable.

Actually, knowing those terms is not a factor to be profitable in gambling.

It's just for reference for newbies who are having a hard time understanding what betting type should they choose.

Although it's not mandatory to know all those terms as they will surely be able to learn them on the way, kind of a good approach if newbies will enter the gambling not empty handed with those gambling terms.

[famososMuertos]

OP, I have not seen you supporting your poor context, by the way, very strange that such a mediocre and repetitive thread is on page 3.

On the other hand, it would be very good and meritorious for an OP to explain in his own words and experiences what wager is, (e.g.), in fact that personal context would save the repetitiveness of the topic and we could have an extensive and interesting thread only on that topic, which by the way already exists but if it's a personal experience it would help more than creating that slang "things" you did.

There are several topics this is perhaps the most recent.
Betting Types Newbies Should know About
December 25, 2022.

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[AicecreaME]

This is a great list containing slang terms which are commonly used in gambling that newbies should know before continuing their gambling journey. Knowing these terms will surely help them relate to some posts containing it as well as the daily conversations which gamblers engage. Being aware of these slangs will keep them on the same pace as other gamblers and could easily understand the topics presented to them.

All of these I am very much familiar with already except for two terms which are "beard" and "hedge". I didn't know the term "beard" ever existed in gambling. Good to know that there is such thing in this thread. I also don't know about "hedge" until today. I just knew the meaning of it but didn't really know there's a specific word to call it for.