Casino Glossary - S
Seventh Street
In poker, the seventh card dealt in seven card stud. For advice on all matters poker related, see our sister site's guide to poker rules for beginners.
Shoe
Device used for dispensing up to eight decks of playing cards.
Shooter
The player who throws the dice at Craps.
Sixth Street
In poker, the sixth card dealt at seven card stud.
Slot Clard
A card that can be used each time the player plays the slot or fruit machine to earn points that can be used to claim various rewards. See our advice on how to play fruit machines online.
Snake Eyes
A double one roll in Craps.
Soft Hand
In blackjack, a hand in which the ace can count as either 1 or 11.
Stiff Hand
In blackjack, a hand that has the potential to bust if another card is drawn.
Surrender
In blackjack, the option to forfeit half your bet before the hand is played to its conclusion. See our blackjack cheat sheet for advice on when to surrender.