Baccarat is a sw418 casino game with a reputation for being reserved for high-rollers and James Bond types. But it’s actually a pretty straightforward game to learn, and it doesn’t require a large bankroll to get started. The object of the game is to bet on the hand that will total closest to nine.
Here’s a look at the basic rules of baccarat:
- All face cards and 10s have no value when playing the card game of baccarat, which uses six or eight decks of cards. All other cards are for their face value, except for aces, which are worth one point. The goal of the game is to bet on the hand that will total closest to nine.
- Both the player and the dealer are given two cards; the hand is declared over if either hand totals eight or nine. If there isn’t a natural, the player will have to choose a decision. If the player’s hand totals five or fewer, he must draw another card. If the player’s hand totals six or seven, he must stand.
- And if the player’s hand totals between three and seven points (not including eight or nine), he may choose whether to take another card or not based on what he thinks will give him the best chance to beat the dealer’s hand.
- In order for the dealer to qualify, his hand must total four points or more. If neither player nor the dealer has a natural, and if the player stands on six or seven, then it’s decision time for the dealer. If his hand totals between zero and three points, he must draw another card., He stands if the dealer’s hand totals four points or more.
Endnote:
Once all drawing is complete, hands are compared, and bets are paid out – unless both hands have equal totals, in which case it’s a push, and your bet stays in place for the next round. While baccarat may seem like a game of chance, there are actually some strategies you can employ to improve your chances of winning.
