Baccarat is a classic card game often associated with James Bond, particularly in the novel "Casino Royale." The game is straightforward yet elegant. Here’s a quick overview of how to play:
### 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.
### Card Values
- Aces are worth 1 point.
- Cards 2-9 are worth their face value.
- 10s and face cards (King, Queen, Jack) are worth 0 points.
### Gameplay
1. **Betting**: Players place their bets on either the Player, Banker, or a Tie.
2. **Dealing**: Two cards are dealt to both the Player and the Banker.
3. **Calculating Scores**: The scores are calculated by adding the values of the two cards. If the total is more than 10, only the second digit counts (e.g., a hand of 7 and 5, totaling 12, counts as 2).
4. **Natural Win**: If either the Player or Banker has a total of 8 or 9, it’s called a "Natural" and no more cards are drawn.
5. **Drawing a Third Card**: If neither hand has a Natural, the Player and Banker may draw a third card based on specific rules.
### Third Card Rules
- **Player’s Hand**: If the Player’s total is 0-5, they draw a third card. If it’s 6 or 7, they stand.
- **Banker’s Hand**: The Banker’s action depends on the Player’s third card and their own total.
### Winning
- The hand closest to 9 wins.
- If you bet on the Player’s hand and it wins, you get a 1:1 payout.
- If you bet on the Banker’s hand and it wins, you get a 1:1 payout minus a 5% commission.
- If you bet on a Tie and it wins, the payout is usually 8:1 or 9:1.
Enjoy playing like a true secret agent!
