The history of baccarat dates back to 15th century Italy, where it was invented by Felix Falguiere. The game was originally played with tarot cards and was called \“baccara\“, meaning zero in Italian, referring to the value of face cards and tens.
From Italy, baccarat spread to France where it became popular among the aristocracy during the reign of King Charles VIII. The French version evolved into three main variants: Chemin de Fer, Baccarat Banque, and Punto Banco.
In the 20th century, baccarat made its way to casinos in Cuba and eventually to the United States, where it gained popularity in Las Vegas casinos. Today, baccarat remains one of the most popular casino games worldwide, particularly in Asian markets. |
