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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 Most cages have been replaced by plastic hoppers.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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