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Old March 31st, 2007, 09:14 AM
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I'm in a casino on a BJ table, and on double downs and/or on dealer's hopefully bust card, people shout out "MONKEY"! Why? What does it mean? Any historical or symbolic meaning?
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Old March 31st, 2007, 10:46 AM
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I'm in a casino on a BJ table, and on double downs and/or on dealer's hopefully bust card, people shout out "MONKEY"! Why? What does it mean? Any historical or symbolic meaning?
They're cheering for me.
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Old March 31st, 2007, 03:14 PM
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"Monkey" is an Asian expression for "picture card", carried over from baccarat.
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Old April 2nd, 2007, 10:25 AM
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They're cheering for me.
I think they did. Just recently, I was at a table, i called monkey for my double down, got the 10, won; and then immediately a guy sat down at my table. Was it you?!? thanks R, i didnt know it came from baccarat.
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