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Definition
Dead chips; non-negotiable gambling chips that must be used to place bets and cannot be exchanged for cash.
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How it's used
These chips are typically issued by casinos as promotional incentives or rebates for high rollers. Because they cannot be cashed out directly, they serve as a way to ensure players continue participating in games. They are distinct from standard cash chips which can be redeemed at the cage at any time.
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These dead chips must be used for betting.
How many dead chips do you still have left to use?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse these with standard chips that carry cash value. Using the term to describe any old or useless chip is incorrect, as the term specifically refers to the non-redeemable nature of the gambling credit.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
