About Baccarat
Baccarat is a pure luck game with minimal decision-making - you bet on Player, Banker, or Tie before the cards are dealt. The Banker bet carries just 1.06% house edge after commission, making it one of the best bets in any casino.
Strategy Tips
Banker wins slightly more often due to the third-card drawing rules. After the 5% commission, Banker still carries a lower house edge (1.06%) than Player (1.24%). Bet Banker every time.
The Tie bet pays 8:1 or 9:1 but carries a 14.4% house edge. This is one of the worst bets in any table game. Avoid it entirely regardless of how tempting the payout looks.
Player Pair, Banker Pair, and Perfect Pair side bets all carry house edges between 5% and 11%. They add excitement but destroy your edge per pound wagered.
Unlike blackjack, card counting in baccarat has negligible effect even with perfect execution. The maximum edge gained is 0.02% in ideal conditions. Focus on flat betting Banker instead.
