Bankroll: Available gambling money. Also referred to as a "wad," or just "roll."

Black book: A list of players who are considered undesirable by casinos and who are forbidden from entering casinos anywhere in Nevada.

Black chip: A casino chip worth $100. Chips worth $25 are typically green, and $5 chips are usually red.

Bones: Another term for dice.

Book: A casino's sports book, devoted to gambling on sporting events such as horse races, football, etc.

Buck: A bet of $100.

Bug: In cards, another name for jokers.

Bump: To raise the bet.

The Cage: Where chips or coins are exchanged for currency.

Card sharp: An expert at cards. Often erroneously called a "card shark."

Carpet joint: Nickname for a high-class casino. See also "sawdust joint."

Chasing: Betting more after a loss to try and recoup the money lost.

Check: Another term for chip.

Cold: A slot machine that's not paying, or a player on a losing streak.

Color up: Trading in smaller denomination chips for larger value chips, usually when ending a session at a table.

Comp: A freebie. Usually a drink, show ticket, room, or meal.

Crossroader: A cheater.

Croupier: Another word for dealer, usually a roulette, craps, or baccarat dealer.

Deuce: In dice, a pair of ones, also known as "snake eyes."

Down to the felt: Wiped out, or flat broke. See also "tapping out" and "tapioca."

Drop: Money that has been wagered and lost.

Drop box: A locked box underneath a gaming table where cash is deposited. The cash is usually inserted into the drop box through a thin opening in the top of the table.

Edge: An advantage.

Eye in the sky: Casino security surveillance cameras.