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Banco - Banker.
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Bankroll - A player’s total gambling money.
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Coup - French for a round of play.
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Croupier - French for dealer.
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Down Card - A face down card.
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Face Cards - The Jack, Queen, and King of any suit of cards.
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High Roller - A player that wagers big bets.
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House Edge - The casino in-built advantage, usually gained by
paying less than the odds.
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Le Grande - French for natural 9.
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Mini-baccarat - A smaller version table baccarat.
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Natural - An 8 or a 9 with the first two cards.
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Punto - Player.
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Shoe - Device, usually a wooden box, used for holding and
dispensing playing cards to be dealt.
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Shuffle Up - Premature shuffling of playing cards by the
dealer.
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Standoff - A tie.
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VIP - A Very Important Person. Usually a big bettor or a high
roller.
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Upcard - A face up card.
Baccarat Jargon
