Baccarat betting strategies - how to play and bet the casino

Baccarat is one of the best games to play if you are new to casino but also very experienced gamblers love it. Why – well because the rules are simple and the gameplay is fast. You bet your money and then the results come out. If you would like a brief course on the history and rules of Baccarat, there’s no better place to start but Wikipedia right here.

The Rules in a Nutshell     

So what is so great about Baccarat? It is hard to make wrong choices and mistakes with your bets. In roulette, you can find hundreds of ways to bet. On the other hand, in blackjack you need to follow certain betting strategies - to know when to hit, double, insure or stand. When you play Baccarat that is gone. When playing Baccarat all you have to do is just place a bet on one of the 3 available options (or mix the bets if you want that) and let the dealer do it’s magic. There is a tie option and a banker/player. Most people bet on the banker or player, as it’s the most common outcomes from the game. The side with cards’ sum closest to “9” wins. Here is the valuation of cards from Wikipedia:

“In baccarat, cards have a point value: cards two through nine are worth face value (in points); tens, jacks, queens and kings have no point value (i.e. are worth zero); aces are worth 1 point; jokers are not used. Hands are valued according to the rightmost digit of the sum of their constituent cards. For example, a hand consisting of 2 and 3 is worth 5, but a hand consisting of 6 and 7 is worth 3 (i.e., the 3 being the rightmost digit in the combined points total of 13).^[5] The highest possible hand value in baccarat is therefore nine.”

 The Basic Baccarat Strategy

Now you are not here to learn the basic rules. You want some solid advice on how to play Baccarat. Here are my advices for you in steps:

1.      Bring a high bankroll to the Baccarat table

2.      Do not place small bets, divide your bankroll by 5 and place each bet for that amount

3.      Stand away from the table after a winning streak or doubling your money

4.      Enjoy your winnings!

 The variance in Baccarat is one of the lowest ever – meaning your chances of winning are better than compared to other casino games. However, the more you play the more you tempt Lady Luck to turn its back on you. Each bet is a risk you take; hence try to make fewer bets.

A warning and advice for Martingale strategy

I advise against Martingale strategy when playing Baccarat unless you’re a high roll player and you have high table limits. I stress this out to everyone – use martingale’s bet double strategy only if you have at least a 1000 USD and you’re playing on a VIP table with high betting limits. Remember this strategy can print money but also lose it quickly. My previous advice still stands – if you have winnings to be proud of cash out your chips and walk away a winner. Losing can hurt like hell after you have made some winnings.

 Live Baccarat

 More than anything else, it’s important to note nowadays you can play baccarat online with real live dealers. I am not talking about a 3d or 2d animation – real person dealing real cards filmed with a camera – the live stream allows you to bet in real time with no delay on Baccarat. The cards are shuffled and dealt right in front of your eyes while you and other players gamble. It’s great fun!