Baccarat - Basics
Baccarat originated in Europe and was invented by an Italian gambler more than five hundred years ago. Since then it has traveled to different countries and changed from its original style. Today, we know of four popular variations, American, Chemin de fer, European and Baccarat en Banque.
One of the best casino games today, the objective of this game is simple - Players bet on either of two hands dealt on the table: the "player" or the "banker". The hand that comes closer to 9 wins. It also has a very low house edge. The house edge if you bet on player is approx. 1.36%, whereas if you bet on banker the house edge is 1.17%.
The modern version of Baccarat -
Casinos have tried to glamorize the game of Baccarat by incorporating elegance and exclusivity to the game. There exists typically a roped-in special place for Baccarat with tuxedoed dealers. All the trimmings to attract high rollers are offered. It is a serious business and is played with serious money. Even though all of this is intimidating, baccarat is a really a simple game of luck and one of the easiest games to play. Mini baccarat is played under the same rules as American one, have the same odds, but the lower table limits. With the growth of the internet, baccarat is also available online and you can play it with no distractions.
Baccarat Strategy -
Choose a casino that charges a commission on banker bets lower than 5%. The game must have as few decks as possible. Bet on the banker with lowest house edge. Manage your money well by planning out each gaming session. It is not wise to base your gaming decisions on results of previous bets.