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Baccarat has long held a reputation as the most exclusive, intimidating game on the casino floor.
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Many beginners assume that a game favored by the elite must have incredibly complex rules and require deep strategic knowledge.
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It is, fundamentally, nothing more than a sophisticated coin flip disguised behind French terminology.
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Once you strip away the velvet ropes and the aura of exclusivity, you are left with an incredibly fast, straightforward game of chance.
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We will guide you through your first hand so you can confidently approach the table like a seasoned high roller.
+The Objective: Getting Closer to Nine +
The entire premise of Baccarat is to bet on which of two hands will have a total score closest to the number 9.
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Before any cards are dealt, you place your chips in one of three betting circles in front of you: Player, Banker, or Tie.
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The scoring system is very specific: cards 2 through 9 are worth their face value, and Aces are worth 1 point.
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For example, if a hand is dealt a 7 and an 8, the sum is 15. You drop the "1", making the true value of the hand a 5.
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The hand with the final score closest to 9 wins the round. It is incredibly simple arithmetic.
+Why Baccarat Requires Zero Skill +
In some situations, the Player or the Banker hand (or both) will receive a third card.
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Looking at the third-card chart can cause a beginner to instantly panic and walk away from the table.
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The casino dealer has memorized the complex matrix and handles all the card drawing strictly according to the rules.
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This is why Baccarat is a game of pure, unadulterated chance; your choices cannot positively or negatively affect the outcome of the cards.
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Therefore, you can ignore the complex drawing charts completely and simply enjoy the fast-paced action of the game.
+The Mathematics of the Baccarat Bets +
To do this, we must look at the house edge associated with each of the three possible wagers: Player, Banker, and Tie.
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The Banker hand will win approximately 50.68% of the time (excluding ties).
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If you bet $100 on the Banker and win, the dealer will pay you $95 (keeping $5 as the commission).
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Therefore, the absolute best, flawless Baccarat strategy is incredibly boring but mathematically perfect: Always bet on the Banker.
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Finally, you must avoid the "Tie" bet at all costs; it is famously one of the worst sucker bets in the entire [casino](http://207.180.227.11:3001/clementiliffe3/3831399/wiki/How-Online-Casinos-Evolved).
+Essential Rules for Beginners + +Scoring: Add the cards together and drop the first digit (e.g., 8 + 7 = 15. The score is 5). +The Player Bet: Pays 1 to 1. House Edge is 1.24%. A perfectly fine, safe bet to make. +The Third Card Rule: A complex set of rules the dealer follows. You do not need to memorize or understand it. +Punto Banco: The official name for the version of Baccarat played in North America and Macau. + +Baccarat vs. Blackjack: Comparing the Odds + +AspectBlackjackBaccarat +The OddsExcellent, but requires perfect memorizationVery good, guaranteed every time you bet Banker +Skill Level RequiredHigh (Must memorize complex strategy charts)Zero (Just point at the Banker circle) +Pace of PlayModerate (Depends on other players at the table)Very Fast (Especially on Mini-Baccarat tables) + +
Do not let the high limits or the James Bond aesthetic intimidate you from enjoying this fantastic game.
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Find a low-limit "Mini-Baccarat" table, place your $10 on the Banker circle, and experience the easiest game in Vegas.
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Enjoy the elegance of the game, have fun tracking the massive scoreboards, and watch the nines roll in.
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