If you are new to casino gambling, chances are, you're thinking that you are surrounded by aliens who speak a different language. Newbies often complain that the only thing they understand is the word "bet". But don't make the mistake of asking because by doing so, you attract unscrupulous individuals who will soon drain your pockets. Like most industries, casinos also have their own jargon and vocabularies. To avoid confusion and to get the most of your time in a casino, here are the most common casino speak you might hear the next time you go casino gambling.

To start off your casino gambling vocabulary, here are key money terms you should remember. "Action" refers to the cash wagered by a specific player within the game. This means activating the money or putting the money into play by betting. The term aggregate limit means the sum of the pay-outs the casino lost in any game. Aggregate winnings are the sum of your casino's winnings, in other words, the money you lost to the casino. Of course, when someone tells you that you dropped your bankroll, do not reply that you didn't withdraw anything. A bankroll or "wad" refers to your total casino wagering money. Since you don't use actual money in placing bets, the bankroll is your lifeline inside the casino so don't lose it. Contrary to the example, most people in the casino won't tell you that you dropped your bankroll. You cannot place whole wads in a single bet because most games in the casino use betting limits. These indicate the least and most amounts of moolah you can place as a single bet.

There are several roles you might fill or characters you might encounter within the premises of the casino. If somebody asks if you are an active player, don't answer that you're new or whatever. As long as you are in a game or still playing in your current game, you are an active player. Being a banker or dealer means that you get to shuffle and deal the cards to the other players, so don't sit and stare stupidly when given the deck and declared the banker. Pity the poor souls who are barred from casinos. Being barred means they are not allowed entrance to the casino, ever. Offer consolation when you hear someone in the casino saying that he is a candidate for the Vegas black book -- this means that he is persona non grata in any Vegas casino. This is the end of his happy casino gambling days, so buy him a drink.

This is just to start you off with your gambling vocabulary so you won't be a sitting duck when you go casino gambling. I stress, this list is by no means complete. Read casino books and visit online casinos or frequent casinos to brush up on casino gambling vocabulary. After all, knowing half of what your opponents are talking about is half the battle you would encounter in casino plays.