Action: The amount of money being wagered on a given bet or during a gambling session.
Arm: A dice shooter skillful enough to influence the outcome of rolls.
Marker: An IOU. Once a player has established credit with the house, they can use a marker to get more chips while on the casino floor.
Mechanic: A cheating dealer.
Mop: Another name for the stick used to retrieve the dice on a craps table.
Nut: Overhead costs of running a casino. May also refer to the amount a gambler decides to win during a session. In poker, "the nuts" is the best hand.
On tilt: When a player, usually in cards, overreacts to a bad hand by betting erratically on hands that follow.
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