Gambling Terminology

noun a wager or gamble

verb to risk something on the outcome of an event or a contest

• I am willing to place a bet on the outcome of the stock market.
• I bet you can't finish that pizza in under 10 minutes!
• I'm gonna bet on the Lakers winning the championship this year.
• She's willing to bet her reputation on the success of this project.

noun a person who bets, especially on horse races or other sporting events

• The bettor carefully studied the odds before placing a wager on the horse race.
• The bettor was feeling lucky and decided to put some money on the game.
• The bettor was feeling like a high roller and went all in on the poker hand.
• As a bettor in the game of life, he took risks and made bold decisions to achieve success.

noun a gambling card game in which players try to acquire cards with a face value totaling 21 without going over

• The rules of blackjack dictate that the player must reach a hand total closer to 21 than the dealer without exceeding it.
• Let's play some blackjack at the casino tonight!
• I'm feeling lucky, let's hit the blackjack table and win big!
• In the game of life, you have to know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em, just like in blackjack.

noun A person or company that takes bets on sporting events and sets the odds for those bets

• The bookmaker set the odds for the upcoming horse race.
• I heard the bookmaker is taking bets on the football game this weekend.
• The bookmaker is the go-to guy for placing bets on the fights.
• In a way, the author acts as the bookmaker of their own stories, determining the outcomes for their characters.

noun a person who cheats or tricks others in card games; a professional card player skilled in cheating or trickery

• The cardsharp was able to manipulate the deck to his advantage during the poker game.
• Watch out for that cardsharp, he's always trying to cheat in card games.
• That cardsharp is a real hustler, always looking to make a quick buck.
• She was a cardsharp in negotiations, always finding a way to come out on top.

noun a building or room used for social amusements, typically containing gambling equipment

• The casino is a popular destination for tourists looking to try their luck at gambling.
• Let's hit up the casino tonight and see if we can win big!
• I heard the casino is lit, we should check it out.
• Life is like a casino, you never know what hand you'll be dealt.

noun a flaw or defect in something

verb to make a hole or groove in something

• The microchip technology has revolutionized the electronics industry.
• I love snacking on potato chips while watching movies.
• Let's go grab some chips and soda for the party.
• She has a chip on her shoulder about not being promoted.

noun a small piece of food, typically a snack, made from potato, corn, or similar ingredients and fried or baked until crisp

verb There is no applicable verb for the word 'chips'

• The restaurant served crispy potato chips as a side dish.
• I love snacking on chips while watching movies.
• Let's grab some chips and salsa for the party.
• She knew how to play her cards right and ended up with all the chips.

verb to fail or break down suddenly

adverb in a sudden or unexpected manner

• The old printer started to crap out after years of heavy use.
• My phone always seems to crap out right when I need it the most.
• I can't believe my car decided to crap out on me in the middle of nowhere.
• When the economy started to crap out, many businesses struggled to stay afloat.

noun a gambling game involving dice, typically played in casinos

• The casino offers a variety of table games, including craps.
• Let's hit the craps table and try our luck!
• I can't believe I lost all my money playing craps last night.
• His investment in that risky venture turned out to be a real craps shoot.

noun a high rate of speed or action

adjective at maximum speed or capacity

• The machine was operating at full tilt to meet the production deadline.
• I was running around the office at full tilt trying to get everything done.
• She was driving her car at full tilt down the highway.
• His emotions were running at full tilt as he watched the intense movie scene.

noun A breed of dog known for its slender build and speed

• The greyhound is a breed of dog known for its slender build and speed.
• I saw a beautiful greyhound at the park today.
• Check out that sleek greyhound zooming past!
• The greyhound of a runner flew past the finish line in record time.

noun a gambling game resembling bingo in which players draw numbers at random and match them against numbers on their cards

• Keno is a popular gambling game where players choose numbers and win based on how many of their numbers match those drawn by the casino.
• Let's play some keno at the casino tonight, it's always a fun time!
• I heard keno is a quick way to win some cash, wanna give it a shot?
• In life, playing the game of keno is like taking chances and hoping for a lucky break.

noun a situation where something is left alone or allowed to continue

verb to allow something to continue without interference or interruption

• The financial advisor recommended to let the investment ride for another year.
• I say we just let it ride and see how it goes.
• Dude, just let it ride and don't stress about it.
• Sometimes you just have to let life's ups and downs ride without trying to control everything.

noun success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

• Success in this endeavor will largely depend on luck.
• You're in luck! The store is having a sale.
• I'm feeling lucky today, let's go for it!
• Sometimes luck is just being in the right place at the right time.

adjective Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. In this case, 'odd' is an adjective that describes something as unusual or different from what is expected.

• It was an odd coincidence that they both wore the same outfit to the party.
• Isn't it odd that we both had the same idea at the same time?
• That guy is so odd, he always wears mismatched socks.
• Her behavior was so odd, it was like she was from another planet.

noun the difference in score between opposing teams or players in a game or competition

• The odds of winning the lottery are very slim.
• I like our odds of winning the game tonight.
• I'm gonna beat the odds and come out on top.
• Despite the odds stacked against her, she never gave up.

noun a small probability or possibility of success

adjective relating to a slim or unlikely chance

• There is only an outside chance that the new policy will be implemented by next year.
• I have an outside chance of winning the lottery, but I'm not counting on it.
• I have a snowball's chance in hell of passing this exam.
• She knew there was only an outside chance of him changing his mind, but she still hoped for the best.

noun a person who is stingy or unwilling to spend money

• The investor considered him a piker for not taking more risks in the stock market.
• Don't be a piker, come join us for a night out!
• He's such a piker, always looking for the easy way out.
• She's a piker when it comes to trying new foods, always sticking to the same dishes.

noun a card game involving skill and gambling, played with a standard deck of 52 cards

• Many people enjoy playing poker as a form of entertainment and skill.
• Let's gather at my place tonight for some poker games!
• I'm feeling lucky tonight, let's hit up the poker tables.
• Negotiations in politics can sometimes feel like a high-stakes game of poker.

noun a room equipped with one or more pool tables for playing pool or billiards

• The poolroom in the country club is reserved for members only.
• Let's hang out in the poolroom and shoot some pool.
• I heard there's a cool poolroom downtown where we can play some games.
• The boardroom felt more like a poolroom with all the heated discussions going on.

noun a person who pretends to be important or skilled, especially in a specific area such as business or politics

• The tinhorn gambler was quickly exposed for cheating at the card table.
• I wouldn't trust that tinhorn with my money, he seems shady.
• That tinhorn is always trying to pull a fast one on people.
• His tinhorn attitude will only get him so far in life.

noun a sum of money or something else of value that is staked on the outcome of a contest or event

verb to risk something on the outcome of a contest or event

• He placed a sizable wager on the outcome of the horse race.
• I bet you $20 that I can finish this puzzle before you.
• I'm gonna put some money down on the game tonight, wanna join?
• She decided to wager her reputation on the success of the project.

noun A person who cheats or swindles others

• The welsher refused to honor the terms of the contract.
• I can't believe he's being a welsher and not paying up.
• Don't be a welsher and try to get out of your bet.
• Being a welsher in business deals can ruin your reputation.

noun a sum of money or other valuable thing won as a prize in a game or competition

• The lottery winner was overjoyed with their winnings.
• I can't believe how much I won in the raffle! My winnings are huge!
• I hit the jackpot at the casino and my winnings are off the charts!
• His hard work and dedication finally paid off, resulting in significant winnings.

adjective describing someone who is wealthy and enjoys a luxurious lifestyle, often associated with gambling or high-risk activities

• The high-rolling businessman made a substantial investment in the new technology startup.
• That high-rolling guy always shows off his expensive cars and watches.
• The high-rolling crew hit up the club in style last night.
• She felt like a high-rolling queen as she walked into the gala event wearing her designer gown.

verb to increase or become more intense or extreme, especially after a setback or loss

adverb in a manner that involves tripling or increasing threefold

• The company decided to triple down on their investment in renewable energy.
• I'm going to triple down on studying for this exam.
• I'm gonna triple down on my workout routine and get ripped.
• She decided to triple down on her commitment to volunteering at the shelter.

verb To contribute money or resources, especially to a pot in poker or other gambling games before the cards are dealt.

• Before the game begins, each player must ante up an equal amount of money.
• Come on guys, ante up so we can start this poker game!
• Hey dude, ante up or get out of here.
• If you want to be successful, you need to ante up and put in the effort.

noun a term used to describe the eyes of a snake, typically with narrow pupils and a menacing appearance

• The gambler rolled snake eyes and lost all his money.
• I can't believe I rolled snake eyes again in that board game.
• I knew I was in trouble when I saw those snake eyes staring back at me.
• Her cold stare felt like snake eyes piercing through my soul.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate whether a noun is specific or unspecific

• The project being completed on time is now off the cards due to unforeseen delays.
• Our plans for a weekend getaway are off the cards because of the bad weather forecast.
• Looks like that party is off the cards now that the venue got shut down.
• His hopes of getting a promotion this year are completely off the cards after missing multiple deadlines.

noun a gambling term referring to increasing a previous bet

verb to double one's original stake in a bet or investment

adjective describing the act of doubling down

• The investor decided to double down on their investment in the tech company.
• I'm going to double down on studying for the exam this weekend.
• I'm going to double down on hitting the gym this week.
• She decided to double down on her efforts to improve her relationship with her sister.

noun A slang term for one hundred dollars.

• The donation drive managed to raise a hundy thousand dollars for the charity.
• I can't believe I found a hundy bucks in my old jacket pocket!
• Let's pool our money together and see if we can come up with a hundy for the concert tickets.
• Her determination was worth a hundy in getting through the tough times.

noun a dead cert

adjective dead - devoid of life, cert - short for certainty, indicating something that is guaranteed or certain

• Based on the data and analysis, the outcome of the project is a dead cert.
• With her skills and experience, getting the job is a dead cert for her.
• I'm telling you, his team winning the championship is a dead cert.
• The way he's been practicing, his success in the competition is a dead cert.