A-A – American Airlines vagy Pocket Rockets

A-K – Big Slick vagy Anna Kournikova (“jól néz ki, de ritkán nyer”)

A-Q – Big Chick (nagylány)

K-K – Cowboys vagy King Kong

K-Q – Marriage (házasság)

K-J – Kojak (a tv-sorozatból) vagy King John

K-9 – Dogs

Q-Q – Ladies (dámák)

Q-J – Maverick

J-J – Hooks (horgok, kampók)

J-A – Jackass (idióta, a szó hím szamarat jelent az USA-ban[1])

J-5 – Jackson Five (a Jackson testvérek egykori zenekara, közölük a legkisebb Michael Jackson volt)

10-10 – Dimes (tíz centes érmék)

10-2 – Doyle Brunson (legendás amerikai pókerjátékos, aki ezekkel a lapokkal kétszer nyerte meg a WSOP-t)

9-9 – Német szűz (angol kiejtéssel a lapok német jelentése: nem, nem)

9-2 – Montana Banana (Montana a legészakibb része az USA-nak, ahol képtelenség banánt termelni. Az esély a nyerésre ezekkel a lapokkal kb. annyi mint, hogy Montanában banán terem)

8-8 – Snowman (hóember) vagy Two Fat Ladies (két kövér hölgy)

7-7 – Hockey Sticks (hokiütők)

6-6 – Kicks vagy Route 66 (Az USA keleti és nyugati felét összekötő autópálya)

6-9 –Dinner for Two vagy The Big Lover (a nevek egy szeretkezési pózra utalnak)

5-5 – Presto vagy Speed Limit (a megengedett sebesség 55 mph)

4–5 – Colt 45 vagy Jesse James (a hírhedt banditát ezzel a fegyverrel ölték meg)

3-3 – Crabs (rákok, a számok alakja rákokra emlékeztetnek)

2-2 – Ducks (kacsák) vagy Pocket Swans (osztott hattyúk)

sources: At the Casino, My English Language; A blackjack játék fogalomtára, Blackjack online; Póker: kifejezések és rövidítések magyarul, hvg.hu; Wikipedia 

available – elérhető, megszerezhető
commonly called … – … általánosságba/köznyelvben …-nak/-nek nevezett/hívott
to gamble – szerencsejátékot játszani
chips – zsetonok
random – véletlen(szerű)
outcome – eredmény, kimenetel
permitted by law – törvény által megengedett
for entertainment purposes – szórakozási/szórakoztatási célból

to play black jack – balck jacket játszani 
to play craps/dice – kockázni 
to play roulette – rulettezni 
to play the slot machine – félkarú rablózni 

AT THE CASINO

Jennifer: I’ve just won $100 from this slot machine. I know it’s not the jackpot, but now I have broken even.
Mike: Oh, that’s great! Maybe some of your luck will rub off on me. I’m going to see what the high rollers are doing. Do you want to come with me to check out the blackjack tables or roulette?
Jennifer: I don’t really know much about those games. I don’t get why people bet hundreds of dollars on a single play! Anyway, I will never have that kind of money to gamble with.
Mike: I wish I had somebody rich to bankroll me, too.
Jennifer: I wish I knew how to count cards. Then, I might try my hand at poker.
Mike: Don’t even think about counting cards. If you get caught, you’d get kicked out of the casino in a minute. There’s a poker tournament going on upstairs. If you want we can go and watch that later.
Jennifer: All right. You know what? Why don’t we try our hands at dice? I’m feeling lucky now!

jackpot – főnyeremény
to break even – egyenesbe jönni, kiegyenlíteni
to rub off on somebody – átragasztani valakire, átragadni valakire
high roller games – sok pénzt rizikózó játék
to check out – megnézni, megvizsgálni
to bet – fogadni
to bankroll somebody – pénzzel támogatni valakit
to count cards – játék közben figyelni a kártyjárást, hogy jobban ki tudja számítani a lehetőségét a lapoknak
to try one’s hand at something – kipróbálni magát valamiben
to get caught – elkapva lenni
to get kicked out of somewhere – kirúgva lenni valahonnan

Did you know that at one time, the king of hearts represented Charlemagne, the king of Diamonds was Julius Caesar, the king of clubs was Alexander the Great and the king of spades was King David from the Bible? These fascinating identities, along with special designations for the other court cards, were bestowed by the French who were instrumental in bringing the pleasures of card play to people in Europe and the New World.

to represent – képviselni
fascinating – lenyűgöző
identity – azonosság, személyazonosság
along with – valamivel együtt
designation – megjelölés, kinevezés
to be bestowed – felruházva lenni, adományozva lenni
to be instrumental – közbenjárónak lenni valamiben
pleasure – öröm, élvezet

spades	hearts	clubs	diamonds
pikk	kőr (coeur)	treff	káró
Jack	Queen	King	Ace
Bubi	Dáma	Király	Ász
Joker	deck of cards	Royal Flush	to shuffle the cards
Joker	kártyapakli	Royal Flush	megkeverni a kártyát

TO CALL A SPADE A SPADE
meaning: call a person or thing a name that is true, speak in plain language
magyarul: megmondani őszintén
example: I decided to call a spade a spade and tell our supervisor what was wrong with our workplace.

HAVE A CARD UP ONE’S SLEEVE
meaning: have a reserve plan or a secret advantage
magyarul: van még titkos tartaléka
example: The man had a card up his sleeve when he went to the bank to ask for more money for his business.

Gambling means taking part in an activity or game where you risk money in order to win more money. It is mostly about chance, although some games can involve skills too. Lotteries, slot machines or bingo depend on luck, while other games, such as playing cards, require some skills and knowing how to play can influence the results. Although, a win is never guaranteed as the game involves chance, and a player has no control over the cards he or she is dealt. Even the best players can carry a losing hand. There are many types of gambling. Casino games, sports betting and state lotteries are some of the most common forms of gambling.

The obvious reason for gambling is to make money, but many people gamble for fun and entertainment. Some people gamble because of boredom or loneliness. The trouble with gambling is that it may start as a casual pastime, but can end up as an addiction. The outcome of any type of gambling is usually down to chance, so when gambling you might leave with less money than you started off with, and sometimes with nothing at all.

 Forms of gambling

There are many forms of gambling, including lotteries and scratch cards, card games like poker and blackjack, betting on sports or events, playing casino games, gambling machines or bingo. 

How to play the lottery in Hungary

In Hungary, a state owned company has exclusive rights to distribute number games, sports bets and prize draw tickets throughout the entire territory of the country and it also has interest in four Hungarian casinos. The company operates seven number draw games, such as five-number draw lottery, six-number draw lottery, Scandinavian Lotto, Joker, Keno, Luxor, and Puttó; three types of sports bets, including Toto Pools, Tippmix, and Goal Toto; and a portfolio of prize draw tickets.

Instead of the word lottery, often the word lotto is used to describe the same game. In Hungary there are two kinds of lottery: a five-number draw and a six-number draw. The five-number draw is called “Ötöslottó” and you have to select five out of 90 numbers. The TV drawings are on Saturdays. The six-number draw is called “Hatoslottó” and you have to select 6 out of 45 numbers. The TV drawings are on Sundays.

You have to mark the numbered squares on a play slip, then take the play slip to a lottery retailer. The retailer enters your selection in the on-line terminal, which produces your game ticket. The ticket, not the play slip, is the official receipt and must be presented and validated in the event of a win.

Homeless Hungarian man hits lottery jackpot with his last few coins

In September 2013, the 55-year-old László Andraschek was not only out of work, but homeless too. He used his last forints to buy a lottery ticket for a seven-number game. After choosing the numbers he didn’t hope for a lot and continued his then miserable life with not much to look forward to. The following day while waiting on the platform of the train station, he spotted his own numbers on the wall of the ticket seller’s shop! Absolutely surprised, he fell on his knees and started muttering.

I was praying for some money, but oh god, not for a fortune! My whole body was shaking, I didn’t expect 600 million! – Mr Andraschek’s life changed overnight. He rented an apartment with his wife, later bought it too and he purchased properties for all his children as well. After a while he bought the house which serves as their home now.

I rode my bike to buy a car. When the seller asked me what sort of car I had in mind, I showed him three fingers. He couldn’t believe his eyes! – Mr Andraschek’s mother passed away recently, but fortunately she had been able to share his son’s joy, even if for just a short time.

The ex-homeless millionaire does not have extravagant plans, he intends to visit his sister who lives in Canada and to buy tickets for a long cruise. While helping his relatives financially, he also plans to launch a charity focusing on those in need. His greatest passion is watching football – now (the lucky man he is) on a huge flat screen television.

Find the synonyms for the following words.

BAD HABITS/ GAMBLING – ROSSZ SZOKÁSOK/ SZERENCSEJÁTÉK

Woman: Hi Tim, I’m calling about Dad.

Man: What’s he done again?

Woman: You know he’s not been himself since Mom passed away.

Man: He was in a bad way after the funeral but I thought he’d pulled himself together.

Woman: Yes and no. He goes out more but I don’t like where he’s going.

Man: Why? What’s going on?

Woman: I found a pile of scratch cards and horse betting magazines when I went to clean up.

Man: He never was into betting.

Woman: That’s what makes me worried. All the more so because I found a stash of wine bottles in his bedroom.

Man: That’s bad. Do you think he’s been drinking?

Woman: I’m worried because those bookies can take advantage of people, especially when they are not sober. And what if he gets mugged or worse?

Man: Let’s call Uncle Bill. His best mate surely knows what’s happening.

Woman: He must be terribly lonely. Why don’t you take him out at the weekend?

Man: We could go to see a match. Our team’s playing.

Woman: Great idea. And then go to the pub. You could talk to him, man-to-man.

Man: I’m not very comfortable with this. But I’ll try my best.

IMPORTANT PHRASES

I’m calling about Dad. – Apa miatt telefonálok.

What’s he done again? – Már megint mit csinált?

He’s not been himself since Mom passed away. – Nem önmaga, amióta anya meghalt.

Yes and no. – Igen is, meg nem is.

What’s going on? – Mi történik?

That’s what makes me worried. – Pont emiatt aggódom.

Do you think he’s been drinking? – Szerinted iszik?

And what if he gets mugged or worse? – És ha kirabolják, vagy valami rosszabb történik?

Why don’t you take him out at the weekend? – Miért nem viszed el valahova hétvégén?

You could talk to him, man-to-man. – Beszélhetnél vele, mint férfi a férfival.

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