Baccarat is a popular card game often played in casinos. Here’s a basic rundown of how it works:
### Objective:
The goal is to bet on the hand you believe will have a total closest to 9. There are three possible outcomes: Player wins, Banker wins, or a Tie.
### Card Values:
- 2-9: Face value
- 10, J, Q, K: 0 points
- Aces: 1 point
### How to Play:
1. **Betting**: Before any cards are dealt, you place your bet on either the Player, Banker, or a Tie.
2. **Dealing**: Two cards are dealt to both the Player and the Banker.
3. **Calculating Points**: Add the values of the two cards. If the total is more than 9, drop the tens digit (e.g., 15 becomes 5).
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 Rules**:
- **Player**: If the Player’s total is 5 or less, a third card is drawn.
- **Banker**: The Banker’s drawing depends on the Player’s third card and their own total, following specific rules.
### Winning:
- If you bet on the Player and the Player’s hand is closer to 9, you win even money (1:1).
- If you bet on the Banker and the Banker’s hand is closer to 9, you win even money minus a 5% commission.
- If you bet on a Tie and both hands have the same total, you win 8:1 or 9:1 depending on the casino.
### Tips:
- The Banker bet has a slightly better chance of winning due to the drawing rules.
- Avoid the Tie bet, as it has a high house edge.
Enjoy playing!
