The Game of Baccarat
The game of Baccarat dates back to the 13th Century and is believed to have originated in Italy and was later introduced to France in the latter part of the century around 1480-1498. Baccarat made it's way to Britain and then to America where the game was introduced to casinos in the late 50's. Today casinos throughout the world including it's ever increasing popularity Asia and also the internet offer the game that was once only available to only the upper class aristocracy. There are three different variations of the game and they are baccarat chemin de fer (french version) also referred to as railway, baccarat banque (european version) also referred to as deux tableaux, and baccarat punto banco also referred to as North American baccarat.Baccarat has one of the best player odds (a very low house edge) and the object of the game is very simple with only three possible results, 'Player', 'Banker' and 'Tie'. Players can wager on either of two hands on the table which is 'player' or the 'banker'. Pictures and 10s count as 0 and the object of the game is that the hand closer to 9 wins. Players can also bet on the side of the house, player or for a tie.
As casinos have evolved so have the games that we play and how we wager on them, the game of baccarat has been no exception and with the introduction of internet gambling we can expect that all casino games will continue to evolve as technology continues to develop along with the gaming experience.
Baccarat Rules
Knowing the rules of the game is not only important so it can be enjoyed to it's fullest but more so if you intend to wager, you don't have to be an expert but knowing the basics of baccarat is a good start.Below are the key areas to understanding the rules of Baccarat as it is played in casinos throughout the United States:-
Lastly, but definately not least is mini-baccarat, same rules as American Baccarat however the table is somewhat smaller and there is only a single dealer handling the whole game which includes dealing the cards.