Drop

In casino terminology, the 'drop' is the total amount of money or credit exchanged for chips at a gaming table. It represents the raw amount of money that flows into the game. The drop differs from 'win' or 'hold' — the drop is total money in, while hold is what the casino keeps. Casino management uses drop figures to measure table game performance, determine staff scheduling, and calculate hold percentages. In online casinos, the concept translates to total deposits or buy-ins at table games. Understanding drop helps players track their actual spending versus their perception of it.