Cold Table (Gambling term)

A cold table is a term used in gambling to refer to a table game or machine that is not paying out very often. A table or machine that is “cold” is one that is not providing many wins, and is not giving players a good return on their bets. Cold tables are typically avoided by players, who prefer to play on tables or machines that are “hot” or “loose”, which are tables or machines that are paying out more frequently and providing better returns. The coldness of a table or machine can be affected by a variety of factors, such as the odds and payouts set by the casino, the amount of money played on the table or machine, and the overall popularity of the game.