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Hand

Refers to the cards that a player holds, or to everything that happens in a card game between shuffles of the deck.

Hard hand

In blackjack, any hand that does not contain an ace valued at eleven.

High poker

Standard poker, compared to low poker or lowball. In high poker, higher hands always win.

High roller

A player who bets high amounts of money.

Hit

In blackjack, taking another card. The card a player receives is also called a hit.

Hod ‘em

Another class of poker games

Holding your own

Breaking even. Not winning and not losing.

Hole card

In blackjack, the facedown card that the dealer gets. In stud and also hold ‘em poker, the facedown cards are dealt to each player.

Hot

A player who is winning often, or a slot machine that pays out.

House

The casino, also the dealer or banker.

House edge

The percentage of a bet that you make and the house takes in. Winning bets are paid off at less than the true odds to generate income for casino.

House Rules

Rules established by the casino that players and dealers adhere to