How To Play Casino Baccarat: Rules And Tips

James Bond famously popularized this elegant card game, giving it an aura of sophistication and mystery.


However, modern online casinos have made this incredibly simple game accessible to absolutely everyone.

How to Win at Baccarat

The goal is simply to bet on which hand will have a total point value closest to nine.


If the total exceeds nine, the first digit is dropped (for example, a 7 and an 8 equals 15, which becomes 5).

You can bet on the 'Banker' hand even if you are the playerThe Tie bet pays out big but has terrible mathematical oddsIt is one of the easiest games to learn on the casino floor
The Best Baccarat Betting Approach

Since the game plays itself, your only strategic choice is deciding where to place your chips.


The Banker hand has a minor built-in advantage due to the drawing rules, making it the mathematically superior wager.

SelectionCasino AdvantageAction to TakeBankerVery LowPrimary betting strategyPlayerLowSecondary optionTie BetExtremely HighAvoid entirely

Never fall for the temptation of the Tie bet, as the massive payout hides an incredibly steep house edge.