what is a marker in gambling
Marker. 1  Noun. A line of credit extended by a casino or cardroom. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Policies vary from casino to casino concerning the requirements for being granted a marker, the amount granted, and the timeframe in which it must be repaid. EXAMPLE: I play fairly high stakes games and have a $25,000 marker at the poker room I play at most often. APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues. Noun. A small object placed on top of a player's hand for the purpose of preventing it from being mucked or fouled. EXAMPLE: I used a peppermint pattie as a marker one time.