Blackjack terms starting with E

6 terms

1. Early Surrender Giving up on the first two cards before the dealer checks his hole card for an ace. The player only loses 50% of his wager in this situation.
2. Edge The borders created by a change in the structure or vegetation in a lake. Examples are edges of tree lines, weed lines, and the edges of a drop-off.
3. Even Money A bet that pays off at the same amount it would lose. e.g., betting $5 to potentially win $5 is an even money bet.
4. Expectation Usually expressed as a percentage, refers to the amount a player can expect to win or lose, statistically.
5. Expected Win Rate The percentage of the total amount wagered that the player can be expected to win or lose over time.
6. Eye in the Sky The video camera above the casino floor which is used to watch the dealers and players to catch cheating.