Baccarat Rules - Complete Guide to the Classic Casino Card Game
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What is Baccarat? Baccarat is a classic casino comparing card game where two hands — the "Player" and the "Banker" — are dealt, and you wager on which one will have a total closest to 9. It is one of the simplest table games to learn.
How long does a hand take? Each hand takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute in mini baccarat; full table games run 5-15 minutes.
What is the difficulty level? Beginner — no decisions required beyond choosing your bet.
How many players? 2-14 players (one acts as banker in traditional versions; in casino punto banco, all are punters).
What do you need to play? 6-8 standard 52-card decks shuffled together, a dealing shoe, and betting chips.
What is the main objective? Correctly predict whether the Player hand, Banker hand, or a Tie will win by totaling closest to 9.