Baccarat

RULES

• Players place their bets on the player, banker, or tie before the cards are dealt.
• Two hands are dealt—the player hand and the banker hand—each receiving two or three cards.
• Face cards and tens have a value of zero, while all other cards are worth their face value, with the ace valued at one.
• If either the player or banker hand totals 8 or 9, it's called a "natural," and no more cards are drawn.
• If the player's hand is 5 or less, they draw a third card. Otherwise, they stand.
• The banker's play depends on their hand and the player's hand if the player drew a third card.
• The hand closest to 9 wins, with ties resulting in a push for banker and player bets but not for tie bets.
• Winning bets on the player or banker are paid at even money, while a winning tie bet typically pays 8 to 1 or 9 to 1.
• A commission is usually charged on winning banker bets, typically around 5%.
• Baccarat is a game of chance, and players don't need to make any decisions beyond placing their bets, making it easy for beginners to enjoy.