Paint: A face card.

Pigeon: A novice gambler, also known as a "fish."

Pit: The area of a casino, between the tables, restricted to management and dealers.

Pit boss: A supervisor in a casino.

Plunger: A gambler that recklessly chases their losses.

Pressing a bet: Increasing one's bet, usually "letting it ride."

Progressive: A slot machine with a jackpot that varies, often accumulating over a network of machines. Megabucks is a well-known progressive slot machine, with progressive jackpots in the millions.

Punter: A player.

Push: A tie between the house and a player, usually in blackjack.

Rack: The plastic trays used in casinos to carry chips or coins.

Railbirds: In poker, those who are spectators.

Rake: In poker, the fee (either a percentage or flat fee) the casino charges for each hand played.

RFB comp: Free room, food, and beverages.