Glossary Terms

bust (blackjack)

Busting is the act of getting a point total higher than twenty-one in blackjackBlackjack, also referred to as 21, is a popular casino card game where players attempt to have a hand value closer to 21 than the… More, which results in an automatic loss for whoever busts. If both the player and the dealerA […]

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coherence vs correspondence

Coherence versus Correspondence In decision science, the terms “coherence” and “correspondence” refer to two different criteria for evaluating the quality or correctness of, beliefs, judgments, or decisions. “Coherence” relates to their internal consistency. A coherent judgment is one that logically aligns with a person’s other beliefs or with accepted rules of logic and probability theory.

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craps

CrapsCraps is a popular dice-based casino game where players bet on the outcome of a roll, or a series of rolls, of two six-sided dice…. More is a popular dice-based casino game where players bet on the outcome of a roll, or a series of rolls, of two six-sided dice. The game begins with a

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croupier, dealer, stickman

A “croupier” is primarily a European term, referring to the casino game attendant responsible for managing the betting and game actions of table games, especially in rouletteRoulette is a popular casino table game originating from France. Players place bets on either a single number, various groupings of numbers, the colors red… More and some card

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dealer signature

Dealer signatureDealer signature in casino roulette refers to the notion that over time roulette dealers may—intentionally or unintentionally—come to spin the wheel and release the ball… More in casino rouletteRoulette is a popular casino table game originating from France. Players place bets on either a single number, various groupings of numbers, the colors red… More

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decisions from description, decisions from experience, and decisions in the wild

Decisions from Experience vs Decisions from Description “Decisions from description” and “decisions from experience” are two paradigms in the experimental study of behavioral decision making. In “decisions from descriptionDecisions from Experience vs Decisions from Description “Decisions from description” and “decisions from experience” are two paradigms in the experimental study of behavioral decision making…. More,” individuals

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decisions under certainty, uncertainty, and risk

Decisions can be categorized based on the amount and nature of information available and decision scientists have developed somewhat standard definitions of the terms “risk”, “uncertainty”, and “certainty” to help with this distinction. Under “certainty”, the decision-maker knows with absolute clarity the outcomes associated with each decision, with no probabilities involved. An example is the

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diamond (roulette)

A rouletteRoulette is a popular casino table game originating from France. Players place bets on either a single number, various groupings of numbers, the colors red… More diamondA roulette diamond, commonly referred to as a “deflector”, is a small, often triangular or diamond-shaped piece that protrudes from the inner wall of the… More, commonly referred

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double down, double

Players may have the option to double down, or just double, after receiving their first two cards and seeing the dealer’s up-card, but before taking any additional cards. Doubling involves matching the original bet by stacking the same amount in chips behind the original bet. Some casinos allow players to “double for less” by adding

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ecological validity

Ecological ValidityEcological Validity has two distinct usages that will both sometimes be used. The most common usage comes from the experimentaI sciences and refers to the… More has two distinct usages that will both sometimes be used. The most common usage comes from the experimentaI sciences and refers to the degree to which experimental findings

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