banque
noun
Meaning
The total sum of money or chips in play at a gambling table, especially in card games like poker or baccarat, which the 'bank' or 'house' holds.
Examples
- The player tried to win the entire banque before the casino could intervene.
- With a flick of his wrist, the dealer pushed a mountain of chips into the banque.
Synonyms: pot, stake, kitty