Financial Terms Quiz

What does the term 'bankroll' mean?

• The process of making illegally-gained proceeds appear legal

• A secure room or compartment where valuables are stored

• The amount of money a person or business has available to bet or invest

• To take a small amount off the top, usually illicitly

What is the definition of 'vault'?

• The amount of money invested or bet on an outcome

• A box used to store valuables securely

• A person who represents or heads a group

• A secure room or compartment where valuables are stored

What does 'skim' mean in the context of casinos?

• The process of making illegally-gained proceeds appear legal

• To steal money that has been entrusted to one's care

• To take a small amount off the top, usually illicitly

• A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner

What is the definition of 'laundering'?

• A financial arrangement where a third party holds and manages payment of funds

• The process of making illegally-gained proceeds appear legal

• A box used to store valuables securely

• A robbery, especially one of an establishment or vehicle

What does 'stake' mean in the financial context?

• The amount of money invested or bet on an outcome

• A person who represents or heads a group

• A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner

• Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan or fulfillment of a contract

What is the definition of 'heist'?

• A person who represents or heads a group

• A robbery, especially one of an establishment or vehicle

• A box used to store valuables securely

• The benefit gained as the result of a particular action

What does the term 'front man' refer to?

• A person who represents or heads a group

• A box used to store valuables securely

• A financial arrangement where a third party holds and manages payment of funds

• The target of a swindle or con

What is the definition of 'escrow'?

• A person who represents or heads a group

• A financial arrangement where a third party holds and manages payment of funds

• The target of a swindle or con

• Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan or fulfillment of a contract

Who is a 'mark' in the context of swindles or cons?

• The target of a swindle or con

• A person who represents or heads a group

• A box used to store valuables securely

• A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner

What does 'collateral' mean in financial terms?

• The amount of money invested or bet on an outcome

• Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan or fulfillment of a contract

• To steal money that has been entrusted to one's care

• The benefit gained as the result of a particular action