It is thought that Baccarat was played in France as far back as the 15th Century, where it is sometimes known as ‘Punto Banco’ because there are tow hands played – that of the player ( or ‘punter’ ) and that of the banker.

You can bet on either one, and if it wins, you receive an even-money payout. There’s also a third bet called a tie bet, which pays out at 8-to-1 should the two hands tie.

The aim of the game is to bet on whether the Player or the Banker will get the hand with a value closest to 9

Mini Baccarat

Apart from the tie bet, Baccarat is one of the best bets in the casino – whether playing in your own surroundings online, or at a land based Casino. Be aware that the Baccarat you play online is a little different to that played in a land based casino.

The version of Baccarat offered by major online casinos such as Royal Vegas is called Mini-Baccarat. The premise is the same, but it’s faster and more suitable for the low-limit stakes at which you will probably be playing. Although Online Casinos still promote it as Baccarat, you’ll know you’re playing the mini version if you’re sat at a Blackjack style table.

Mini Baccarat is a supremely simple game. You decide on how much to bet, and whether you want to place your money on you winning, the banker winning or a tie. The game then starts with four cards being dealt – two for you and two for the banker. If either side’s cards total 8 or 9, they’re said to be a ‘natural’ and no further cards are dealt to either side.

Otherwise, each side may or may not have to draw a further card depending on their total. The winning hand is the one with a point total closest to 9. When both hands have equal totals, a ‘tie’ is declared.

To count a hand, 10s and face cards are worth zero and other cards their face value. But because a Baccarat Hand can only total 0 – 9, only the last digit of the actual total is used. If the player’s hand totals 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, he or she draws another card. The dealer’s decision is governed by rules that are a bit more complicated.

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