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