Baccarat is one of the simplest casino card games to play. You do not make decisions during the hand — you only choose whether to back the Player, the Banker or a Tie.
What makes Baccarat different
Baccarat is popular with high-rollers for a simple reason: the house edge is low. On a standard table the Banker bet carries roughly a 1.06% edge, the Player bet about 1.24%, while the Tie bet — paying 8 to 1 — is around 14%.
That is why Banker wins usually pay slightly less than even money: a commission, often 5%, is taken from them. Knowing these numbers is the closest thing baccarat has to a strategy.
How to play Baccarat
- Bet on Player, Banker or Tie.
- Two hands of two or three cards are dealt by fixed rules.
- Cards are worth their face value; tens and picture cards count 0.
- The hand closest to 9 wins.
Tips before you play
Read the table’s payout for Banker and Tie bets before you play — they decide what each option is really worth.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does a Banker win pay less than 1:1?
The Banker hand wins slightly more often, so tables take a small commission on Banker wins to balance it.