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Baccarat has long held a reputation as the most exclusive, intimidating game on the [casino](https://gitea.mynas-lechner.de/alma06f0886857) floor.
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Novice players tend to stick to familiar games like Blackjack, completely avoiding the intimidating Baccarat pit.
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The massive irony is that Baccarat is actually the simplest table game in the entire casino.
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Furthermore, Baccarat offers some of the absolute best mathematical odds available to a casino player.
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Let's break down the rules, explain how the hands are scored, and reveal the only strategy you will ever need.
+How the Cards are Scored in Baccarat
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In every round of Baccarat, the dealer will place two hands of cards on the table: the "Player" hand and the "Banker" hand.
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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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Tens, Jacks, Queens, and Kings are worth absolutely zero points in Baccarat.
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The total score of a hand is simply the sum of its cards; however, if the total exceeds 9, you drop the first digit.
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The hand with the final score closest to 9 wins the round. It is incredibly simple arithmetic.
+The Dealer Does All the Work
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If the Player's initial total is 0 through 5, they must draw a third card; if it is 6 or 7, they stand.
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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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As a player, you make absolutely no decisions regarding drawing cards or standing.
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Your involvement in the game completely ends the moment you place your chips on the betting circle.
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Your only required skill is pointing at the table and placing a chip on one of the three options.
+Why the Banker Bet is the Best Option
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The math clearly dictates that one of these bets is significantly superior to the other two.
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The Banker hand will win approximately 50.68% of the time (excluding ties).
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Because the Banker bet has a built-in mathematical advantage, the casino charges a 5% commission on all winning Banker bets.
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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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This discrepancy gives the casino a massive, predatory house edge of 14.36% on the Tie bet.
+Quick Reference Guide to Baccarat
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+The Goal: Bet on the hand (Player or Banker) that will finish closest to a total score of 9.
+The Tie Bet: Pays 8 to 1. House Edge is 14.36%. An absolute trap. Never place chips on the Tie.
+No Skill Required: The dealer handles all the drawing rules. You only make one choice before the cards are dealt.
+Punto Banco: The official name for the version of Baccarat played in North America and Macau.
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+The Two Most Popular Card Games
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+Game FeatureBlackjack (Basic Strategy)Baccarat (Banker Bet)
+House Edge~0.50% (If played perfectly)1.06% (No skill required)
+Player DecisionsConstant choices (Hit, Stand, Double, Split)Only one choice (Pick a side before the deal)
+Pace of PlayModerate (Depends on other players at the table)Very Fast (Especially on Mini-Baccarat tables)
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Baccarat is the ultimate paradox of the casino: it looks incredibly sophisticated but is actually the easiest game in the building.
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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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Good luck, and may you always draw a natural nine.
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