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Casino Slang and Jargon Trivia Quiz

Okay, you know how to play the games, but can you speak the casino language?

A multiple-choice quiz by rondafr. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rondafr

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3449

Last 3 plays: curdman (6/10), Guest 166 (7/10), Guest 70 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is a "whale" in casino terminology? Hint

A player that loves to play nickel slots.

Gamblers who are so wealthy they often lose millions.

A player who has drank too much.

A really generous tipper.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Casinos will welcome a "crossroad" with open arms.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is a "toke" in casino terminology? Hint

A tip or gratuity

A large wager

A cheater

An inexperienced dealer

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is a "stiff" in casino terminology? Hint

A dead body

A winning gambler who does not tip

An uptight gambler

An attractive waitress

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a "steamer" in casino terminology? Hint

An intoxicated gambler

A gambler who is very flirtatious

A gambler who chases their losses

A four-way bet on the roulette table

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what game would you have a "boat"? Hint

Poker

Roulette

Blackjack

Craps

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what game would you bet a "Little Joe"? Hint

Blackjack

Baccarat

Roulette

Craps

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is a "snapper" in casino terminology? Hint

A craps bet on the pass line

An irritated customer

A blackjack

A novice player

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Question 9 of 10

9. A "Jammer" is a skilled craps dealer.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the casino term for making bets after it is allowed? Hint

Past posting

Dragging

Parlay

Plonking

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Dec 19 2024 : curdman: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a "whale" in casino terminology?

Answer: Gamblers who are so wealthy they often lose millions.

A true whale can lose millions without a second thought. There are only an estimated 250 whales in the world.

2. Casinos will welcome a "crossroad" with open arms.

Answer: False

A crossroad is a casino cheat, and they are most definitely not welcomed.

3. What is a "toke" in casino terminology?

Answer: A tip or gratuity

Toke enough and you can move up from a stiff to a George!

4. What is a "stiff" in casino terminology?

Answer: A winning gambler who does not tip

Being a stiff will make you very unpopular with dealers and waitresses.

5. What is a "steamer" in casino terminology?

Answer: A gambler who chases their losses

A steamer may also be called a "pigeon" or a "plunger".

6. In what game would you have a "boat"?

Answer: Poker

A boat is a full house in poker. Three of a kind and a pair.

7. In what game would you bet a "Little Joe"?

Answer: Craps

Little Joe is a 4 in craps, either a 2 and 2 or a 3 and 1. 2 and 2 is also known as a hard four.

8. What is a "snapper" in casino terminology?

Answer: A blackjack

A blackjack beats a 3 or more card 21, and pays 3 to 2.

9. A "Jammer" is a skilled craps dealer.

Answer: False

A Jammer is a sloppy and slow craps dealer.

10. What is the casino term for making bets after it is allowed?

Answer: Past posting

Parlay is a legal bet in which your winnings from previous hand or roll are added to your current bet. Capping is an illegal way to add money to an existing bet. Dragging is removing a bet after it is allowed. Plonking is a word I made up! Thanks for playing!

Source: Author rondafr

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