1.Understand the Objective: The objective of Baccarat is to bet on the outcome of two hands – the “player” and the “banker” – to have a total point value closest to 9.
2.Know the Card Values: In Baccarat, cards 2 through 9 are worth their face value, 10s and face cards (Jacks, Queens, Kings) are worth 0, and Aces are worth 1 point.
3.Place Your Bets: Before cards are dealt, players must place their bets on either the “player” hand, the “banker” hand, or a tie.
4.Dealing of Cards: After bets are placed, the dealer (also known as the “banker”) deals two cards each to the “player” and the “banker” hands.
5.Calculate the Hand Values: The total value of a hand is calculated by adding up the values of the cards. If the total value exceeds 9, only the last digit of the total is counted. For example, if a hand has a 7 and an 8, which totals 15, the value of the hand is 5.
6.Evaluate the Hand and Determine the Winner: The hand with a total value closest to 9 wins. If both hands have the same total, it’s a tie.
7.Determine if a Third Card is Needed: In some cases, a third card may be dealt to either the “player” or the “banker” hand based on specific rules:
If either the “player” or the “banker” hand has a total of 8 or 9 after the initial deal, it is considered a “natural” and no additional cards are drawn.
If the “player” hand has a total of 5 or less, the player receives a third card.
If the “player” stands (doesn’t draw a third card), the “banker” follows a more complex set of rules:
If the “banker” hand totals 0, 1, or 2, the banker draws a third card regardless of the player’s third card.
If the “banker” hand totals 3, the banker draws a third card unless the player’s third card is an 8.
If the “banker” hand totals 4, the banker draws a third card unless the player’s third card is 0, 1, 8, or 9.
If the “banker” hand totals 5, the banker draws a third card if the player’s third card is 4, 5, 6, or 7.
If the “banker” hand totals 6, the banker draws a third card if the player’s third card is 6 or 7.
8.Determine the Winner and Payouts: After all cards are dealt and any necessary third cards are drawn, the hand closest to 9 wins.
9.Collect Winnings or Pay Bets: If you bet correctly, you’ll receive a payout based on the type of bet you placed. The payouts are typically 1:1 for the “player” bet, 1:1 for the “banker” bet minus a commission (usually 5%), and 8:1 or 9:1 for a tie, depending on the casino rules.
10.Continue Playing: The game continues with players placing new bets for the next round.
