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Baccarat is an elegant casino game often played by the richest of the high-rollers—it’s James Bond's card game of choice, after all. It's a dramatic game that involves placing blind bets on one of two outcomes—whether the Banker or the Player will have a hand closest to 9. It’s a game of chance and, like most casino games, the odds favor the house. But you can help manage your odds (and have fun playing) by understanding the rules , choosing a strategy , and following a few smart betting tips .
What’s the best Baccarat strategy?
Baccarat is a game of chance, and there’s no sure-win formula. But many players find that smart bankroll management is the key to their success. Baccarat betting strategies include Martingale (doubling bets after a loss), Paroli (doubling bets after winning), and Fibonacci (increasing bets based on the Fibonacci sequence).
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QuestionHow do I quit while ahead when gambling?Community AnswerMake up your mind before you start gambling that you will stop at a certain point. For example; if you would be happy with $1000, make that your point and as soon as you reach that number, quit.
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QuestionWhat should I do about card counting?Community AnswerYou can't count cards in Baccarat. Most casinos use eight decks, making card counting useless.
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QuestionIs progressive betting a good idea?Gary KidgellCommunity AnswerI use progressive betting, usually starting at $50, then $100, $200, and $400. It's very important to control after $400. Your next progressive bet would be $800 to make money back, plus $50. If you bet on banker, your commission is $40, so your profit is only $10 -- not worth the risk. If you do proceed and lose the $800, you're in the hole $1550 -- too much to come back in the shoe or even another game. It's best to stop at $400 when progressive betting, or start at a lower denomination, like $10 or $25.
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References
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About This Article
To win Baccarat, start by betting on 1 of the 2 face-down hands that are dealt, either the player hand or the dealer hand. Then, if the hand you bet on ends up being closer to 9 than the other hand, you win! In Baccarat, face cards are worth 10, aces are worth 1, and the rest of the cards are worth their face value. If the cards in a hand add up to over 9, the number in the tens place is dropped, and only the number in the ones place counts. To learn how to make strategic bets in Baccarat, scroll down!
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