The Game of Baccarat
The terms below are to provided to help you understand and enjoy the game of
baccarat better, there may be terms we have overlooked however, feel free to contact us with any known omissions or corrections you may like to contribute.
This commonly refers to the edge (
house edge) a casino has over a player on a given bet.
1) The worst hand a player can have in Baccarat, a total of zero. 2) Also the name of the game which is derived from the Italian word baccara, meaning zero.
1) The Banker. 2) A term used by a
player whose choice is to fade the entire bank bet in
chemin de fer.
A term used when more than one player is calling
banco and refers to the privilege of a player to the bank's right to fade the entire bank bet in
chemin de fer.
The game is a variation of
chemin de fer (which is played in European casinos), three hands are dealt to the
player. Also referred to as
deux tableau.
An option on the table layout in which the customer can bet, does not refer to
casino (house) itself.
Refers to the available amount in which the player has to gamble.
Also referred to as a
wager, is used to described the action of a player that places his
chips down on a
layout option on the baccarat board, either 'Player', 'Banker' or 'Tie'.
A container located located in the middle of the
layout for the purpose of holding discarded cards.
To discard a number of cards after the decks have been cut and prior to play beginning.
A
dealer who calls the game of
baccarat, also know as a callman or croupier (french).
A place of business that houses a selection of
gambling activities involving licensed games where
players can wager on the outcome of the those games for potential profit.
A slang term short for chemin de fer.
A term for tokens issued by the casino used instead for money.
A french term which means "
railway" which is another name used by
players, you cannot bet on Player or Bank, (Punto or Banco) you must bet on one or the other. The casino does not have any direct involvement in the bets placed as players
wager amongst themselves.
A 5% charge imposed on all winning bank bets.
A term (also known as
fade) that is used when a customer chooses to cover all or part of the bank bet.
A french term for the english word
dealer.
A casino term for the employees that staff the games tables at the casino.
The dealer is a casino employee that handles all bets and transactions on behalf of the
player, also know as a
croupier.
The game is a variation of
chemin de fer (which is played in European casinos), three hands are dealt to the player. Also referred to as
Baccarat En Banque.
A tray located in front of the dealer's area and holds all the cards that have been played or discarded, the "drop box" and the "tip box" are located on either side of the discard tray.
In Baccarat face cards are the king, queen and jack and 10's have a value of zero.
To fade in chemin de fer, is to
cover all of the bank's bet.
Is an action a player takes when he risks an amount of money against the casino or game for a desired outcome.
The game of
baccarat is played on a table layout with three betting options, "player", "banker" or "tie", the object of the game is the hand closer to 9 wins. Players
wager on the games three possible outcomes.
Gaming encompasses many different sectors of the
casino industry, such as fixed-odds
gambling, horse racing, sports betting, casino games and lottery.
A term for a player who wagers big money at a
casino. Also referred to as a VIP.
Refers to the advantage that a casino has over a
player.
Referring to the imprint that shows all
bets that can be made in the
baccarat game within those areas, ie: '
Player', '
Banker' or '
Tie'.
A signed credit note or slip, (IOU) in which stipulates money owned by the
player for the purpose of continuing or commencing a
wager and is held by the casino until the marker is paid.
A scaled down version of
Baccarat played on a smaller table and is staffed by one
dealer and the pace is much faster. The layout of the table exactly the same, however the betting limits are somewhat smaller.
If a players initial hand has a total of 8 or 9 this is referred to as a natural. In French the term for a 9 is La Grande and an 8 is La Petite.
A variation of
baccarat that is played in the U.S., Australia and Canada, also known as
Punto Banco, players may bet on the player or the banker.
Refers to the probability of an event (in
baccarat the outcome of a bet on the layout options, 'Player', 'Banker' or 'Tie'.
A wooden tool used to move cards on the table.
(1) Refers to the
dealer paying out the player the winnings of bet. (2) The player cashing out his
chips with the casino.
An option on the table layout in which the customer can
bet, does not refer to customer itself.
A term used to described a person who places bets (gambles) in
casino or card room, also referred to as the customer or punto.
A variation of
baccarat that is played in the U.S., Australia and Canada, also known as
North American Baccarat, players may bet on the player or the banker.
Another name used by players for the baccarat variation
Chemin de fer (which means railway), you cannot bet on Player or Bank, (Punto or Banco) you must
bet on one or the other. The casino does not have any direct involvement in the bets placed as
players wager amongst themselves.
Refers to a card in which the rules of play for baccarat and
chemin de fer are printed.
Casino employees, generally young attractive ladies used to lure players to the
Baccarat table.
A container (wooden box) in which the playing cards are both held and dispensed.
A term used for when the banker and the player tie.
An option on the table
layout in which the customer can bet, the customer is wagering that the
banker and
player options will tie, an outcome that usually pays odds of 9:1.
Also referred to as a
bet is used to described the action of a player that places his
chips down on a
layout option on the baccarat board, either 'Player', 'Banker' or 'Tie'.
