How do you play Baccarat?
Object of the Game
In Baccarat, the object is to come as close as possible to 9, which is the highest hand in Baccarat. Face cards and tens, or any combination of cards totaling ten, count as zeros; the Ace is one; all other cards are counted at face value.
Three Ways to Bet Baccarat
You can choose to bet the Player's Hand, the Banker's Hand or a Tie.
The Rules
The game is played by the set rules outlined below. There is no option in the game on drawing or standing.
Player's Hand:
| 1st Two Cards Total | Player |
|---|---|
| 1-2-3-4-5-10 | Draws a Card |
| 6-7 | Stands |
| 8-9 | Natural - Banker cannot draw |
Banker's Hand:
| 1st Two Cards Total | Draws when Player's 3rd Card is | Stands when Player's 3rd Card is |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9-10 | 8 |
| 4 | 2-3-4-5-6-7 | 1-8-9-10 |
| 5 | 4-5-6-7 | 1-2-3-8-9-10 |
| 6 | 6-7 | 1-2-3-4-5-8-9-10 |
| 7 | Stands | |
| 8-9 | Natural - Player cannot draw | |
Pictures & Tens do not count.
Banker draws on 0-1-2.
If Player takes no card, Banker draws 1-5, stands 6-9.
Ties play 9 to 1.
