34_75286x bindex.qxp 6/13/06 3:18 PM Page 343 Index overview, 92 • Numerics • Three Card poker, 185 any craps, 145, 331 6/5 blackjack, 113 any 7 bet, 144 6/5 Jacks or Better (video poker game), 217 Atlantic City (NJ) casino, 18–19, 148, 310–311 7/5 Jacks or Better (video poker game), 217 Atlantis casino (Caribbean casino), 315 9/6 Double Bonus (video poker game), 217 ATM, 61 9/6 Jacks or Better (video poker game), 217, attitude, toward gambling, 17, 81, 322 219–224 audit, 289 10/7 Double Bonus (video poker game), 217 Australia casino, 316 21. See blackjack averages, law of, 319 30-bet rule, 107 • A • • B • baccarat account, online, 284, 285 basic process, 162–163 ace bets, 167–168 baccarat values, 163 dealing process, 168 blackjack values, 111 definition, 331 splitting strategies, 119 drawing rules, 168–171 video poker versus poker, 213 formal, 163–165 Acey Deucy game, 188 history, 163 action, 60, 331 house edge, 43 active player, 91, 96, 331 minibaccarat, 165–167 addiction. See compulsive gambling natural, 162, 168 advice, 75, 124 odds, 162, 168 aggressive play, 104, 106 overview, 14, 161–162 alcohol poor moves, 171–172 etiquette, 72–73 position at table, 167 laws, 29 standing, 170 money management, 64 table layout, 164, 166, 167 ordering tips, 30 types, 163 poker table, 94 variations, 169 risk taking, 73 vigorish, 43, 162 All In magazine, 340 COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL back hand, 183 All-American Poker (video poker game), 217 back-line bet, 137–138 all-in bet, 302, 331 bad beat, 104, 331 allowance race, 275 ball, bingo, 238–239 American wheel, 148, 331 banker’s hand, 162, 168 anchor position, 112, 331 banker’s rules, 170–171 ante bankroll Caribbean Stud poker, 174 bet sizing, 56 definition, 331 daily limits, 55 Indian gaming, 313 34_75286x bindex.qxp 6/13/06 3:18 PM Page 344 344 Casino Gambling For Dummies bankroll (continued) betting across the board, 269 definition, 53, 331 betting circle, 115 poker pitfalls, 104–105 betting limit, 92–93, 331 video poker process, 214 Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies (Eng), bar, 29–30 264, 339 Barona Casino (CA casino), 314, 325 betting window, 265, 270 bartender, 78 Beyer (Picking Winners), 273 baseball, 256–257, 258 Beyer Speed Figures, 273 basic strategy, 47, 331 Bicycle (CA casino), 314 basketball, 258 big blind, 101 Beat the Craps out of the Casinos Big 6 or 8 bet, 142, 331 (Scoblete), 339 Big Six Wheel game, 188, 331 Bellagio (NV casino), 310 bingo bellhop, 78 components, 238–240 bet. See also bet, craps; bet, poker cover patterns, 241–242 baccarat, 167–168 definition, 331 blackjack process, 115–116 house edge, 243 blackjack seating strategy, 113 ideal venue, 242–243 blinds, 101 odds, 243 Caribbean Stud poker, 176 origin, 243 consistency, 56 overview, 16, 229–230 definition, 331 playing process, 240–241 hand rules, 74 blackjack horse racing, 267–271 basics, 110–111 Keno odds, 237 bust, 110, 122, 123, 124 Keno process, 230–234 card cutting, 114 Let It Ride, 178, 180–181 cheating, 123 multiple payline slot machine, 199 common mistakes, 124–125 roulette basics, 151, 153–156 comps, 325 sizing, 56 dealer’s curtain, 122–123 slot machine max credits, 201, 206 dealing process, 115 sports betting, 252–257 definition, 331 system, 50–51, 160, 320, 337 etiquette, 117, 123–124 Three Card poker, 185–187 house edge, 43, 325 tipping guidelines, 76–77 joining protocol, 74 variable amounts, 50, 56 options during play, 116–117 video poker, 214 overview, 13, 109 bet, craps. See also bet payouts, 123 bad bets, 142–146 playing strategies, 117–122 etiquette, 132–133 preparation for play, 111–115 first roll, 134 resources, 339 table layout, 131 rules, 114–115 types, 135–142 seating strategies, 112–113 Bet Max button, 195 side bet, 121–122 Bet One button, 195 versus Spanish 21, 188 bet, poker. See also bet table illustration, 111 etiquette, 90–91 table limits, 113 guidelines, 91–94 tournament strategy, 303–304 pitfalls, 105–106, 107 variations, 113 Texas Hold ’em strategies, 101 34_75286x bindex.qxp 6/13/06 3:18 PM Page 345 Index 345 blacklisted casino, 287 blacks, 12, 331 • C • Blackwood, Kevin (Play Blackjack Like the C & E bet, 145, 332 Pros), 339 cage, 30–31, 332 blame, 322 California casino, 314 blind bet, 101, 301, 331 call, 332 blinker, 277 caller, 230, 238, 332 bloodline, 277 calling bets Bluff magazine, 340 Caribbean Stud poker, 174, 175 bluffing definition, 92, 332 definition, 331 tournament strategy, 301 online gaming, 288 camera, 37–38 overview, 94 Canada casino, 316 Texas Hold ’em strategy, 101 capped betting, 93 tournament strategy, 302–303 card, bingo, 239–243 video poker versus poker, 213 card counter, 112, 119, 172, 332 board. See community cards card game. See specific games board, sports book, 255–257 Card Player magazine, 340 Bodog Casino (online casino), 284, 296, 341 cards Bond, James (movie character), 161 baccarat values, 163 bones. See dice; dice, craps blackjack decks, 112 bonus bet, 121–122, 181, 337 blackjack values, 111 bonus multiplier, 198 cutting process, 114, 332 bonus, online gaming, 292 hand rules, 74, 75 book. See race and sports book marking, 80 bookie, 246 poker etiquette, 90–91 books, gambling, 339 poker hands, 87–90 Borgata (NJ casino), 310–311 Three Card poker rankings, 187 bounce-back program, 210 Caribbean casino, 20, 315 box cars, 138 Caribbean Stud poker boxing, 259 betting tips, 176 boxman, 132, 331 definition, 332 brag, 184 house edge, 43 break, from play, 57, 322, 326 odds, 176–177, 189 Breeders Cup (horse race), 264 online practice, 184 bring-in, 96 overview, 14, 174 brush, 86 payouts, 176 budget playing process, 174–175 daily limits, 55 carousel, 200, 332 means, staying in, 54–55 cashback program, 210 overview, 54 Cash/Credit button, 196 slot machines, 207 cashier’s cage, 30–31, 332 tips for limiting losses, 56–58 cashing out bullets, 331 online gaming, 285–286 burn card, 101, 114, 331 slot machines, 197–198 bust, 110, 122, 123, 124, 300, 331 video poker, 215 button, 90, 101, 102, 331 casino. See also specific casinos buy bet, 143 design, 26–31 buy-in, 74, 133–134, 331 environment, 25–26 host, 34–35 34_75286x bindex.qxp 6/13/06 3:18 PM Page 346 346 Casino Gambling For Dummies casino (continued) color, 12, 151, 332 locations, 17–21 craps buy-in, 134 manager, 36 definition, 332 marketing efforts, 10 etiquette, 113–114 purpose, 42 folding in poker, 93 variations, 309 low-chip poker bet, 94 casino advantage. See house edge purpose, 59 casino employees roulette buy-in, 151–152 cheating scam, 37 roulette etiquette, 157 comps, 326–327 safety precautions, 38 craps table, 131–132 tipping guidelines, 77 gambling risks, 1 tournaments, 298–299, 303 overview, 31 chung, 183, 332 safety, 36–37 cigar, 72 tipping guidelines, 75–79 cigarette smoking, 71–72 types, 31–36 claim amount, 275 casino games, 12–16. See also specific types claiming race, 275, 332 Casino Niagara (Canadian casino), 316 class, 267, 274, 276 Casino Player magazine, 340 class handicapping, 274–275 Casino Tournament Strategy (Wong), 339 closing line, 251, 332 casual attire, 70 club card, 35, 208, 324 catbird’s spot, 102 cocktail server, 72, 78, 79 catch, 234, 235 coin flip, 42 celebrity gambler, 99 cold player, 41, 332 cell phone, 75, 81 college sports, 258 center bet, 144–145 color change booth, 197–198, 332 casino design, 27–28 Change button, 196 chips, 12, 151, 332 chasing comps, 320 jockey’s silks, 267 cheating roulette table, 151 blackjack, 123 slot machines, 205 casino employees, 37 coloring up, 77, 332 craps, 133 columns bet, 156, 332 etiquette, 80–81 combination way ticket, 234, 332 online gaming, 281 come bet check. See chip definition, 332 check cashing, 59 odds bet, 139–141 check option, 93 overview, 136–137 checker, 238, 241 come line, 137, 332 checker pattern, 241 comeback, 57 checking come-out roll, 134, 136, 332 definition, 92, 332 Commerce (CA casino), 314 pitfalls, 105 community cards timing, 93 definition, 332 tournament strategy, 301 Let It Ride process, 178 checkraise, 93, 332 Texas Hold’em, 99, 100, 103 cheering people, 75, 138 comp chemin de fer, 161, 332 casino credit, 59 Chinese people, 1, 235 common mistakes, 320 chip definition, 32, 332 blackjack strategy, 113–114 high rollers, 60 versus cash, 61 information resources, 339 34_75286x bindex.qxp 6/13/06 3:18 PM Page 347 Index 347 overview, 323 craps-eleven bet, 145 pit bosses’ job, 32 credit card, 285, 286 slot machines, 208–210 credit line, 58–61, 332 tax reporting, 66 credit marker techniques for scoring, 324–327 versus cash, 61 types, 209 cashier’s cage, 30 Comp City (Rubin), 339 definition, 32, 334 compulsive gambling overview, 60–61 gambling knowledge, 52 pit bosses’ job, 32 helpful resources, 342 credit office, 31 incidence, 12 croupier money management tips, 64 baccarat process, 162, 165, 166 online gambling problems, 321 definition, 332 warning signs, 64 roulette process, 148, 152–153 con artist, 38 Crown Casino (Australia), 316 concierge, 71 cruise ship casino, 19, 148, 311–312 conditioning area, 234 customer service, 33, 76, 77, 289 Connecticut casino, 313–314 cut card, 114, 332 contrarian view, 17, 261, 268, 304 cutoff, 102 corner bet, 154 cutting the deck, 114, 332 coupon, 47 courtesy, 327 coverall bingo, 242 • D • covering the spread, 250 daily double, 270 crapping out, 134, 332 Daily Racing Form (DRF), 272–273 craps D’Alembert betting system, 51 basic bets, 135–142 dam, 277 cheating, 133 dauber, 240 definition, 134, 332 dawn, 206 dice combinations, 128–129 dealer dice etiquette, 132–133 baccarat process, 168 emotion, 14 blackjack play, 122–123 employees at table, 131–132 Caribbean Stud poker, 174–175, 176 first roll,