Whale is the name given to a very rich but very bad poker player. 2 deck pitch blackjack. The meaning of the word whale has broadened to include any extremely bad poker player regardless of the stakes however. So, a very bad player at the lowest stakes cash games online could also be described as a whale even though the term was originally reserved for high stakes. Definition: Video surveillance camera system, typically placed on the ceiling to monitor casino activity from above Explanation: This is a general term associated with brick and mortar casinos. Most have sophisticated security systems with trained personnel and clear protocols, but the technology aspect is vital.
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high roller
n.Slang1. One who spends freely and extravagantly, as for luxuries or entertainment.
3. An organization, such as a large corporation, that spends or invests liberally or rashly.
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high roller
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high roller
n.Slang1. One who spends freely and extravagantly, as for luxuries or entertainment.
3. An organization, such as a large corporation, that spends or invests liberally or rashly.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
high roller
nslangchieflyUSandCanadian a person who spends money extravagantly or gambles recklessly
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
high′ roll′er
or high′roll′er,
n.
Casino Whales Definition
2. a person or organization that spends money lavishly and sometimes recklessly.
high′-roll′ing,adj.
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
| Noun | 1. | high roller - one who spends lavishly and ostentatiously on entertainment; 'the last of the big spenders' scattergood, spend-all, spendthrift, spender - someone who spends money prodigally |
| 2. | high roller - a gambler who wagers large sums gambler - a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events |
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Gambling Whale Definition
