While the rules may seem a bit confusing, keep in mind that there really is no need to know them precisely. Baccarat is pretty much a game of chance, and all you really have to do is decide which hand you think will win, and bet accordingly. However, knowing the basic rules will certainly help you follow what is going on, making the game a lot more enjoyable.
It is a good idea to avoid tie bets altogether, since they give the house a significant advantage (close to 20%). By sticking to only the banker and player bets, the house advantage will remain at a minimum, thereby maximizing your chances of winning.
Except for the tie bet, baccarat is one of the best bets in the casino. The following table shows the house edge on all available bets.
| Probabilities in Baccarat | |||
| Bet | Combinations |
Probability of Winning |
House Edge |
| Bank | 2212744 | 45.843% | 1.064% |
| Player | 2153464 | 44.615% | 1.228% |
| 8:1 Tie | 460601 | 9.543% | 14.117% |
| 9:1 Tie | 460601 | 9.543% | 4.574% |
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