Baccarat Strategy

Now that you know a little bit more about the game of Baccarat, you’re probably ready to try your hand and see how you do. But before you do jump in, make sure you read this article first. We’ve covered a lot of information, and it’s all summarized here for you. Also be sure to read up about score cards in baccarat as it will help to increase your odds.

Basic Strategy

There are three main bets you can make: the banker, the player, or a tie. Proper strategy dictates that you always want to bet on the banker. A tie offers very high odds compared to betting on the banker or player (usually around 8-1), but is a sucker bet. It happens very rarely, and the wins will not offset losses from previous bets on a tie.

Baccarat games are usually played with 6-8 decks at a time. If you can, try to find a table with fewer decks in play. The odds will be better for you.

Betting Systems

Once you are comfortable with the basic rules and strategies for playing, you might want to try the different betting systems to help you increase your chances of winning. The Martingale system is one of the oldest and simplest systems, although it may seem counterintuitive at first. If you win a hand, make the same bet for the next hand. If you lose a hand, double your bet.

Once you master Martingale, you can move to Labouchere. This system is a bit more complicated, and is based on matching your cards to a series of numbers you come up with. The third system -D’Alembert -is similar to Martingale. You increase your bet after each loss. However, instead of doubling your bet, you increase by an increment of one. This helps you to minimize risk. For more information on the betting systems be sure to check our writeup on them.

Pay Attention!

In Baccarat, you are dealt two cards, and the object of a game is to get an 8 or 9. Depending on what you are dealt, you may get a third card. Unlike in Blackjack, in Baccarat there are specific instances where you will be dealt a third card. Dealers are supposed to be trained to know when to hit and when to hold, but they are human and can sometimes make mistakes. So, make sure you know the rules, and pay attention to your cards, and the dealer’s cards. If you see something that doesn’t look right, make sure you speak up!

Where to Go

There are a lot of places where you can play Baccarat, but you’ll want to go where the house has less of an edge. The casinos with the best odds for players are Betfair, whose “Zero Lounge” has no-edge Baccarat, and 5 Dimes, which offers a low house edge and higher than average payouts.

Conclusion

Baccarat is a great game, with a lot of advantages for you, including good basic odds and simple rules. Make sure you know the rules, pay attention, and pick a good casino, and you’ll give yourself a head start on getting the most from your bankroll.