Baccarat is a classic card game that has been popular in casinos for many years. It's known for its simplicity and elegance. Here's a basic rundown of how it works:
1. **Objective**: The goal is to bet on the hand you think will have a total closest to 9. You can bet on the Player's hand, the Banker's hand, or a Tie.
2. **Card Values**:
- Aces are worth 1 point.
- 2-9 are worth their face value.
- 10s, Jacks, Queens, and Kings are worth 0 points.
3. **Gameplay**:
- Two hands are dealt: one for the Player and one for the Banker.
- Each hand starts with two cards.
- If either hand has a total of 8 or 9, it's called a "natural," and no more cards are drawn.
- If neither hand has a natural, additional cards may be drawn according to specific rules.
4. **Drawing Rules**:
- Player's hand: If the Player's total is 5 or less, they draw a third card. If it's 6 or 7, they stand.
- Banker's hand: The Banker draws based on more complex rules that take into account the Player's third card (if any).
5. **Winning**:
- The hand closest to 9 wins.
- If you bet on the winning hand, you get a payout based on the odds.
Evolution Gaming offers a live dealer version of baccarat, which adds a real-time, interactive experience to the game. You can see and interact with a live dealer via video stream, making it feel like you're in a real casino.
Have you played baccarat before, or is this your first time exploring the game?
