Despite its glamorous reputation, baccarat is actually one of the simplest games in the casino.

The rules are entirely automated, meaning the dealer handles all the actual gameplay mechanics.

The Fundamental Rules of Baccarat

There are only two hands dealt in the game: the Player hand and the Banker hand.

Cards two through nine are worth their face value, while tens and face cards are worth zero.

• Tens and face cards count as zero
• If the total goes over 9, drop the first digit
• The dealer automatically draws third cards

The Banker Bet vs. The Player Bet

Mathematically, the Banker bet is the safest wager you can make on the casino floor.

The Player bet is also excellent, offering a low house edge of approximately 1.24% with no commission.

The Danger of Betting on a Tie

The house edge on the Tie bet skyrockets to over 14%, making it a statistically ruinous choice.

Sticking strictly to the Banker or Player bets ensures your bankroll will last much longer.

Enjoy the elegance of the game without worrying about making a costly strategic mistake.