(Newswire.net — November 1, 2020) — If you haven’t heard of baccarat, you will undoubtedly have seen it on one of the James Bond sets.
Although it was invested in France in the 19th century, this game has seen a surge in popularity over the last few years, with more and more people playing the game. It is also a game that requires no skill, so anyone can play it, either in an online casino or in real life. Here is how to play baccarat, as well as some tips and tricks you can use to create a winning strategy.
How to play baccarat
Baccarat is simple: all you have to have at the end of the game is a card total of 9, based on 2 cards drawn to both the player and the dealer. The cards 2-9 have their face value, while aces, tens, jacks, queens, and kings are all valueless. If the cards in your hand are over the value of 9, you will have 10 points removed from your total. So, say you got a hand of a 7 and an 8. Your total value would be 15, and you would get 10 points deducted. This means that you would have a final card total of 5.
You will win at baccarat if you get a total of 9, or if you get a closer number to 9 than the dealer does.
The game of baccarat is incredibly easy to understand. However, there are some tips you should follow if you want to make some serious money when you play.
Baccarat tips and tricks
- Don’t play for too long: like any other casino game, it can be tempting to keep playing and playing in the hopes that you will eventually make a win. However, this can result in you losing lots of money. Baccarat is a game that you should play quickly. Keep your sessions short, and leave the table when you have made a small profit.
- The fewer cards, the better: although the typical amount of cards used in baccarat is 8 decks, if you are playing at an online casino, try and find a baccarat table where you can play with fewer decks. If you do this, you will be able to more accurately guess the cards that are coming next based on what has already come.
- Play online first: if you have never played baccarat before, make sure you try playing on an online casino before you try a real-life casino.
Conclusion
Baccarat is one of the most popular casino games to play because it requires very little skill. However, the tips above will give you an advantage over the rest.