Quarter
Casino slang for a $25 chip.
Detailed Explanation
In the standard American casino chip hierarchy, a quarter represents a $25 denomination chip, typically coloured green. The colour-to-value mapping at most major US casinos: white = $1, red = $5 (nickel), green = $25 (quarter), black = $100 (dollar), purple = $500. Non-standard denominations exist at some properties and are often commemorative editions.
A 'quarter table' typically means a table with a $25 minimum bet, standard at mid-range Las Vegas casinos on busy evenings. Many seasoned players consider the $25 minimum level a practical threshold where extended play at comfortable variance is achievable with a $2,000–$3,000 session bankroll.
The term quarter is occasionally misused by visitors unfamiliar with casino vocabulary to mean $0.25 — this is a costly error. When discussing bets with casino staff, always confirm denomination if there is any ambiguity.
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