Baccarat:
Nobody really knows the exact origin of this very entertaining game. Some still argue as to who actually invented the game. Breaking it down, for the sake of agreeing to disagree, we know for sure that it was either the Italians or possibly the French who invented the game. Game historians can also agree that the game was probably invented in the early 1500’s.
Baccarat is indeed a very old game and still popular on the casino floor. It is a simple game of chance and easy enough to catch onto. The direct translation of Baccarat means ‘Zero’, in both French and Italian – Hence the argument on origins. There are three accepted forms of baccarat: 1. Baccarat Chemin De Fer 2. Baccarat Banque 3. Punto Banco – North American Placing Your Bet There are three types of bets in Baccarat: 1. On the Bank winning 2. On the player winning 3. And/or the tie Object of Game • The player bets on which hand will have the highest value. • The highest hand value is 9 and the lowest is zero Card Layout King Zero Queen Zero Jack Zero Ten Zero Nine Face Value Eight Face Value Seven Face Value Six Face Value Five Face Value Four Face Value Three Face Value Two Face Value Examples: 7 + 7 = 14 In Baccarat 7 + 7 = 4 Jack + 6 = 16 In Baccarat Jack + 6 = 6 In Play To begin two cards are dealt and if the value of these two cards equals an eight (8) or nine (9), it is referred to as a ‘Natural’. This is an instant win and there is no need for a third card to be dealt. Player Side Point value of first two cards and the actions required: If cards are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, draw a third card. If cards are 6 or 7, the player should stand. If cards are 8 or 9, the hand is natural and no more draws are needed. Banker Side Point values of first two cards: 0, 1, 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 Will draw when the player’s third card is: Always will draw 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 4, 5, 6, 7 6, 7 Always will stand The player cannot draw Will not draw when the player’s third card is: 8 0, 1, 8, 9 0, 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 The player cannot draw Payout The winning wager The banker will receive 5% commissions with 1 to 1 Player 1 to 1 Tie 8 to 1 Several of the top online casinos offer Baccarat Games for FREE, allowing player's to practice. |