Casino sites are full of terminology and phrases, which if you’re not familiar with, can be a little confusing. In fact some of the language used on casino sites can be significantly different to the words and terminology used in ‘bricks and mortar’ casinos. If you’re determined to familiarise yourself with online casino terms and terminology, take a look at some of the following most popular casino terms. Banker – Refers to the casino site’s dealer or sometimes the house. Bonus – The amount of money a casino site gives a player when he/she has met certain requirements. Cash out – Is the term used when a sum of money is withdrawn from a casino site. Chips – Tokens are used by certain online casinos as a means of representing money. Such chips come in a variety of denominations. Dealer – Is the name given to the individual employed by a casino site who has responsibility of dealing the cards. Deposit – Is a widely used word on casino sites, which refers to an individual placing funds into their casino account. Edge – Refers to the particular advantage that is held in a game. Most of the time, a casino has the edge over players. House edge – Is the advantage considered as mathematical that the casino has over its players. Jackpot – Is a significant prize offered on a certain game, mostly video poker or slots. Multi-hand games – A game in which a player can use more than one hand simultaneously. Payout table – reveals what the payout is for every bet on a table game, or the winning combination for video poker or slots games. Progressive jackpot – Is when a jackpot grows in value over a period of time. VIP – Special features, bonuses and treatment players earn when joining a VIP scheme. Welcome bonus – is the bonus new members are entitled to when signing up with an online casino.