Baccarat

Overview

• Three main bets: Player, Banker, Tie.
• Cards 2–9 count face value, 10/face cards 0, ace 1.
• If a total exceeds 9, only the last digit counts.
• Banker has the lowest house edge — hence the 5% commission.

Rules

1. Player and Banker each get two cards.
2. A third card is drawn by fixed rules — you don't need to memorize them.
3. Hand closer to 9 wins.

How to play

1. Bet Player, Banker or Tie.
2. Banker pays 1:1 minus 5% commission.
3. Tie pays 8:1 but has the highest house edge.
4. Side bets only if you know exact odds.

Tips & Strategy

• Consistently bet Banker — lowest house edge (~1.06%).
• Avoid Tie bets (~14.4% house edge).
• Betting systems don't change long-run EV.
• Live show variants carry a higher house edge — factor it in.

Common mistakes

• Treating Tie like a lottery.
• Following 'patterns' on the scoreboard.
• Playing commission-free Banker tables without understanding push rules.

Odds & Probability

Baccarat is almost pure chance — your only meaningful 'strategy' is bet selection.

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