Baccarat
Baccarat is the oldest of all games played in modern casinos. Records suggest the game may have been played as far back as the fifteenth century in France where it is sometime known as punto banco. There are just three bets to make and the game is often played for very high odds. In traditional casinos Baccarat tables are often kept separate from the rest of the casino in a ‘Baccarat Pit.’ The Baccarat table is easy to recognize. It is often quite large and can have seating for as many as twelve people.
Baccarat is a card game played with a single deck of cards. The objective of the game is to predict which of the two hands (Banker or Player) that are about to be dealt will be closer to having a value of 9.
Baccarat Payout Schedule
If you have chosen the winning hand the payout will be made according to the
table below.
| The Winning Hand |
The Payout |
| The Banker Wins |
Twice the bet minus 5% commission on winnings for the
House. |
| The Player Wins |
Twice the bet |
| A Tie Wins |
You win 8 times the bet. |
If the hand that you chose to bet on wins, you are paid double your bet
unless you bet on a tie. In that case, the payout is 8 times the amount you
bet. If you win when betting on the Banker's baccarat hand the House charges
a small percentage. If you have bet on a losing hand your Ante is lost. If
the hands are tied and you have not bet on a tie, then your Ante will be
returned.
