Plug
A shuffling technique that is sometimes employed in card games like blackjack where the game is often dealt from a multi-deck shoe. When freshly shuffled cards are brought back into action a substantial portion of the cards are kept out of play by the insertion of a cut-card at the back of the deck or shoe. The placement of the cut card marks the place where play will be stopped and the cards are again shuffled. During the play, used cards are stacked in a discard tray. When the cut-card is reached, the game is stopped, and the remaining un-dealt cards are inserted somewhere into the middle of the cards that have already been stacked up in the discard tray. The cards so inserted are referred to as a ‘plug’. Such action is called ‘plugging’ the deck.
In the context of casino gambling, the term "plug" can refer to a few different concepts depending on the specific usage:
Plugging a Machine: This can refer to the act of inserting coins or bills into a slot machine or electronic gaming device to play. It can also imply the act of trying to get a machine to function properly if it's jammed or malfunctioning.
Chip Plug: In poker or table games, a "plug" might refer to a chip or token used to indicate a player's position or to mark a bet.
General Usage: More broadly, "plug" might also refer to the act of promoting a casino game or event, encouraging players to participate.
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