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.

Aces are always valued at one point, and the maximum possible score is exactly nine.

• Tens and face cards count as zero
• If the total goes over 9, drop the first digit
• The dealer automatically draws third cards

Comparing the Main Betting Options

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 Trap of the Tie Bet

While the Banker and Player bets are fantastic, the Tie bet is famously terrible.

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

By simply betting on the Banker consistently, you are playing with near-optimal mathematical efficiency.