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Check

This word has multiple usage.

1. A chip. Casino employees often use the term "check" when refering to chips.

2. In betting, to check is equivalent to bet or call a bet of $0. If no one bets before you, you can opt to check instead of betting. If you had checked and someone behind you bets, you can still call or raise if you do not wish to fold.

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