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Pocket

In the game of poker those cards dealt face down only the player is able to look at

Pocket Rockets

When a players two down cards are aces

Pony

A term for £25

Position

Where a player is situated at a gaming table

Plunger

The plastic object which is used in casinos to cover cards when they have been removed from play

Plus Minus System

In the game of blackjack a simple method of card counting

Point

When a 4,5,6,8,9 or 10 is rolled on the come out roll in the game of craps. The shooter must then make this number again before a 7 is rolled to win

Poker Face

An expression that gives your opponent no indication of the cards you have

Post Position

The position which each horse starts the race with number 1 closest to the rail

Pot

The total amount of money at stake in a hand of poker

Pot Limit

When the betting limit is limited to the size of the pot

Pot Odds

In poker the total money in the pot compared to the amount you must bet in order to continue in the hand

Premium Player

Alternative name for a high roller

Press

To increase the size of your bet after you have one once

Producer

A player at the casino who loses alot of money regularly

Progressive Jackpot

The large prize linked to a group of slot machines. The total jackpot continually goes up until someone wins it

Progressive Slots

A group of slot machines linked to a progressive jackpot

Proposition Bet

1. In the game of craps bets at the centre of the table that have high odds of winning
2. A bet on a specific aspect of an event being played

Punter

Someone who gambles

Purse

The amount of winnings given to the horse owners at the end of a horse race

Push

A tie

Put Down

In poker to fold your hand

 
 
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