Casino Glossary - P
Pat
In blackjack, standing "pat" means electing not to draw any more cards.
Payline
The area on a slot machine where the symbols line up, indicating whether you have won or lost. Some machines have multiple paylines.
Pit Boss
Gaming area supervisor.
Point
term used in Craps, referring to a number the player needs to hit to win. If the player rolls a 7 before s/he rolls the Point, s/he loses.
Poker
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Pot
In a poker game, the total amount of money that has been wagered over the course of a hand.
Progressive Betting
A system of betting where the bet-size is altered according to a predetermined formula.
Progressive Jackpot Slot
A slot machine whose potential jackpot increases with each coin that is played.
Punto Banco
European name for Baccarat.
Push
A tie hand between the dealer and the player.