Baccarat is a popular card game in casinos worldwide, known for its simple rules and fast-paced action. The primary objective is to bet on which hand, the Player or the Banker, will have a total closest to 9. You can also bet on a Tie.
Card values in Baccarat are straightforward: Aces count as 1, cards 2 through 9 are face value, and 10s and face cards (Jack, Queen, King) count as 0. If a hand\“s total exceeds 9, only the last digit is considered. For example, a hand with a 7 and an 8 totals 15, but its Baccarat value is 5.
The game begins with players placing their bets on Player, Banker, or Tie. Two cards are dealt to both the Player and Banker hands. Based on the initial totals, a third card may be drawn for one or both hands according to fixed rules. The hand with a total closest to 9 wins. Winning bets on Player are paid 1:1. Winning bets on Banker are also paid 1:1, but a 5% commission is usually charged. A winning Tie bet typically pays 8:1 or 9:1. |