Figure (Gambling term)

In gambling, the term “figure” is used to refer to a specific number or combination of numbers that is considered to be important or significant. Figures are often used in games of chance, such as roulette or craps, where players can bet on specific numbers or combinations of numbers. In roulette, for example, the number 17 is often considered to be a figure, because it is considered to be lucky in many cultures. In craps, the numbers 2, 3, and 12 are often considered to be figures, because they are the numbers that can be rolled on the come-out roll to establish a point. Figures are also commonly used in card games, such as blackjack, where players may track the cards that have been dealt in order to determine the likelihood of certain cards being dealt next.