From “Action” to “Color Up,” we’re going to go over a bunch of Blackjack and casino terms in part one of our Blackjack terms series today. I’ve spent some time coming up with a listing of fun terms I think you’ll want to know. They’re listed in alphabetical order, so scroll around if you want.
Action – It means almost what you think. When a bet is “live” it has action. This term is commonly used when someone puts actual cash in the betting area.
Back Counting – A back counter is someone who isn’t sitting at the table and who is counting the cards. An example would be two friends that walk up to play. One sits down and the other stands around the table.
Bankroll – Ah, this one is a classic. A bankroll is the amount of money you have to gamble with. It’s the key ingredient in money management and the better you are at managing a bankroll, the better off you are. A bankroll can be for a session of gambling, a calendar month, a season in sports or whatever other time term you want.
Bar – No, not the kind that serves you drinks. If you get barred, you’re...