Why do people shout "monkey" at the baccarat table?

[Julio88]

The phrase "monkey" is commonly used in baccarat as a way to describe a winning streak. When a player is on a winning streak, they may yell "monkey" to signify the streak and to bring luck to their side. This phrase is most commonly used in Asian casinos, but can also be heard in other baccarat games. It is not known exactly where the phrase originated, but it is believed to have come from the Chinese phrase "Fook Mai" which translates to "Blessings of the Monkey God".