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The shape made by the collective marks on a keno ticket or lights on a keno flashboard.
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| Pay Any Catch Ticket |
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A keno ticket that pays something, no matter how many spots are caught or not caught.
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| Pay Table |
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The chart that shows what each win pays.
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| Paybook |
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The literature that details the casino's pay tables, instructions, rates, etc.
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| Payoff |
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The amount paid to a player for his played ticket. Not necessarily a net profit.
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| Payscale |
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Advertised schedule of Winnings; Schedule of Prizes.
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| Pc |
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Also known as PC (percent casino). The percent of all wagers the house can expect to win, over a period of time. Can vary widely, but normally is about 30%.
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| Percentage |
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Also known as PC (percent casino). The percent of all wagers the house can expect to win, over a period of time. Can vary widely, but normally is about 30%.
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| Player |
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The person placing the Bet.
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| Player Card |
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A plastic card identifying a Player to the System.
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| Prize |
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The amount paid to a player for his winning ticket. May not be a net profit.
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| Probability |
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The mathematical odds of an outcome. Expressed as a percent.
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| Progressive |
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A keno game where the top prize increases until it is won. The prize may increase by a percent of wagers, a set amount per time period (hour, day, etc.) or any other method determined by the casino.
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| Progressive Jackpot |
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A jackpot prize which increments by a percentage of the amount bet. The prize is displayed electronically as a cash figure.
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| Punch Outs |
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A sheet available from the keno counter which shows the numbers drawn from the previous game. Has holes punched in it to facilitate checking your tickets.
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| Push |
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A win equal to the amount wagered.
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