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Cage |
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An old type of wire cage that held keno balls. Most cages have been replaced by plastic hoppers. Also used to rever to the employees-only area where keno workers operate. |
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Call |
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The actual act of calling the keno numbers, usually over an intercom. Performed by an casino employee,,,To draw the numbers for each game. |
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Caller |
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The casino employee who calls out the numbers during the keno game. |
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Cancel |
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A Keno ticket has been cancelled before all games have played. Winnings are paid on games played and a refund is made on any games yet to play. |
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Cash Threshold |
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A pay out limit, beyond which, payment is completed by check. |
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Catch |
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To catch a number means that a number you have marked on your keno ticket has been drawn. |
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Catch-All |
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A keno game that requires you to catch all of the numbers you have marked on your ticket. |
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Catch-Zero |
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A keno game that requires you to catch none of the numbers you have marked on your ticket. |
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Close |
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The time when no keno tickets will be written by the casino. Normally just before the draw until just after the draw. |
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Combination (Way) Ticket |
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A ticket in which groups of numbers are bet several different ways, allowing the player to spread money over several combinations. |
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Conditioning |
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The way a player wishes to play his ticket; written in a manner resembling a fraction, such as 2/4, 1/8, which translates into two four-spots and one eight-spot. |
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Conditions |
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The "terms" of the wager. Normally written on the ticket. Generally refers to wagers other than straight ticket plays. |
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Crayon |
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Used by a keno player to mark numbers on a ticket. Similar to a child's crayon, but usually black. |
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