Panache, style, elegance and grace, if these words ring a bell, know you are here for the right reason. Baccarat is everything but chaos. A game of the decent and the wise, this is a true haven for those looking for class.
One of the most ancient games in the world, Baccarat has its origins in Italy. The name specifically means zero. As the highest cards in the deck have a value of zero, the name of the game was thus given.
For the uber-classic sophistication it offers, Baccarat is played by those looking for richesse. From the streets of Italy to the hallways of the most famous casinos in the world, Baccarat rules the tables.
James Bond, the British agent, plays Baccarat. The name of the game itself is so dapper, that you can play it for the name. B-a-cc-a-r-a-t (with t silent and a definite emphasis on kka).
If you are looking for inspiration, trying to fight procrastination or just want to copy Bond, playing Baccarat will bring joy. Not tears of joy, only joy.
Season your game with a pinch of craft with our all-inclusive recipe…sorry! Rules on how to play Baccarat with that ‘kka’ emphasis. Just like Cabaret. Oh yeah, Cabaret and Baccarat, how similar! How tasteful!
Taste Matters
When you look for the ultimate delicacy to tantalise your palette, it is the authentic Italian pizza that you look toward. And when you want to play a game of class and art, you resort to Baccarat. Abra-Kadra-bra-Bacca-rat.
Just like a pizza is baked to perfection, you play your game to perfection by practising it multiple times. But to practise, you should know the rules too. So let’s discuss the rules first. They are very easy.
Baccarat is one of the simplest casino games in the world.
Rule number 1
Baccarat is a card game, it is played with 6, 7 or 8 decks of 52 cards each. Every card has a value assigned to it. Cards from 2 through to 9 have a value equal to the number on them. Cards from 10 through to the King have a value of zero.
Remember Baccara? Zero? That is where it is coming from.
The Ace has a value of 1.
Rule number 2
Baccarat has hands, like holding hands (not really). There are two types of hands, the player’s hand and the banker’s hand. Each hand has an initial two-card opening. The sum of the two cards has to reach as close to 9.
The hand that reaches closest to 9, wins. You can either bet on the player’s hand, that is, your hand, or you can bet on the banker’s hand. You can also bet on a third possibility, that of a tie.
Usually, if you bet on either the player’s or the banker’s hand, and there is a tie, you will be refunded your wager amount. But, if you have wagered on the tie itself, you will be paid out. The payout depends on the online casino you are at.
Another thing to keep in mind is that the sum of the cards cannot go beyond 9. If this happens, you have to add the values of the two-digit number to make a single digit from it. For example, if the player has got a 5 and a 7, the sum goes up to 12, which is above 9. In this case, the player has to add the two digits of the number 12, the sum of which will be 3.
Rule number 3
There is a complex list of conditions that apply to the addition of cards to the banker or the player.
- If the player has a total of 5 or less, a 3rd card is added.
- If the player has a total of 6 or 7, no additional cards are needed.
- If the player stands, the banker gets a 3rd card if he has a 5 or less. He stands if he has 6 or 7.
- If the banker has 0, 1 or 2, the dealer adds a card more.
- If the banker has a 3, the player’s 3rd card is not an 8, then a 3rd card is added to the banker’s hand.
- If the banker has a 4, the player has 2-7 as the 3rd card, a 3rd card is added to the banker’s hand.
- If the banker has a total of 5, the player has his 3rd card as 4-7, the banker gets a 3rd card.
- If the banker has a 6 total, if the player has 6 or 7 as 3rd, the banker gets another card.
- If the banker has a 7, he stands.
Playing Baccarat is one of the most prized activities of casino game players around the world. It is easy, classy and also engaging.
Please read the terms and conditions of the online casino carefully and wager responsibly in igaming.
