• "Baccarat is a French word, therefore the game is pronounced in French. To sound like a pro: the 't' at the end is silent, while the first syllable should be 'baa' like a sheep."

  • "The only game where the probabilities change is in blackjack, where every card dealt alters the probability of which card will be next. EV in blackjack can alternate between positive and negative."

  • "Modern video keno can trace its roots all the way back to ancient China, where a lottery-style game called 'white dove' was used to finance the army during times of war and hardship."

  • "When a blackjack hand, either yours or the dealer's, goes over twenty-one it's referred to as a bust or break. You can hear either of these words used at blackjack tables.'

  • "Casinos are specifically laid out to be disorienting and make you get lost so you keep playing. When you first walk in, pick a good landmark which can help you find the exit again."