Burn
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To discard cards at the beginning of a new deal.
In the context of casino gambling, the term "burn" typically refers to the practice of discarding a card from the deck before dealing the next card in games such as blackjack or poker. This is done to prevent cheating and to ensure the integrity of the game by removing the possibility of players knowing the next card that will be dealt.
In a broader context, "burn" can also refer to a player's losses in gambling, as in "burning through their bankroll." However, in the specific context of card games, it primarily relates to the discarding of cards.
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