Definition

Noun: A gambling game structured so that players place their bets against the gambling establishment (the "bank" or "house") or a designated dealer, rather than against each other. The house acts as the perpetual banker, covering all wagers.

Usage

The term "banking game" is used to classify and describe the fundamental financial structure of certain casino games. It specifies the adversarial relationship between the player and the house.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The concept is central to casino operations, distinguishing games where the house has a direct financial interest in every outcome from "percentage games" or "tournament-style" games.
• The term is often used in legal and regulatory contexts to define the types of games permitted in a jurisdiction.

Variants and Related Words

• Bank (verb/noun): To act as or supply the money for the bank in a game.
• House-banked game: A synonymous term for a banking game.
• Non-banking game: A game where players wager against each other, not the house (e.g., poker played in a casino where the house takes a "rake").

Synonyms

• House-banked game
• Banker's game

Antonyms

• Non-banking game
• Player-banked game
• Social gambling game

Noun

1. any gambling game in which bets are laid against the gambling house or the dealer