Despite its glamorous reputation, baccarat is actually one of the simplest games in the casino.

You do not need to make complex decisions or memorize intricate strategy charts to play.

The Fundamental Rules of Baccarat

There are only two hands dealt in the game: the Player hand and the Banker hand.

Cards two through nine are worth their face value, while tens and face cards are worth zero.

• No player decisions are required during the hand
• Aces are always worth exactly one point
• A natural 8 or 9 ends the round immediately

Which Baccarat Bet is Best?

Mathematically, the Banker bet is the safest wager you can make on the casino floor.

The Player bet is also excellent, offering a low house edge of approximately 1.24% with no commission.

The Danger of Betting on a Tie

The house edge on the Tie bet skyrockets to over 14%, making it a statistically ruinous choice.

Smart players universally agree that the Tie bet should be completely ignored at all times.

Baccarat is the perfect game for beginners looking for low house edges and zero strategic stress.