Baccarat is a popular card game often found in casinos. Here are some basics to help you get started:
### Objective:
The goal is to bet on the hand that you think will have a total value closest to 9. You can bet on the Player's hand, the Banker's hand, or a Tie.
### Card Values:
- Number cards (2-9) are worth their face value.
- 10s and face cards (J, Q, K) are worth 0.
- Aces are worth 1.
### How to Play:
1. **Place Your Bet:** Decide whether to bet on the Player, Banker, or a Tie.
2. **Dealing Cards:** Both the Player and Banker are dealt two cards each.
3. **Calculating Points:** Add the values of the two cards. If the total is more than 9, drop the tens digit (e.g., a total of 15 becomes 5).
4. **Drawing a Third Card:** Depending on the total points, a third card may be drawn according to specific rules.
5. **Winning:** The hand closest to 9 wins. If you bet on the winning hand, you get a payout.
### Payouts:
- **Player Bet:** 1:1
- **Banker Bet:** 1:1 (with a 5% commission to the house)
- **Tie Bet:** 8:1 or 9:1, depending on the casino
### Tips:
- Betting on the Banker generally has the best odds, despite the commission.
- Avoid betting on a Tie, as it has a high house edge.
Enjoy the game!
