Origins: European Baccarat
The Italian/French Root (1400s-1600s)
Bài Cào traces back to European Baccarat, a card game that emerged in:
- Italy (1400s): "Baccara" means "zero" - games where 0-value cards were dealt
- France (1600s): Aristocrats played version called "Chemin de Fer"
- Spread: Through European nobility to colonial powers
Key Evolution Point
Traditional Baccarat: Complex betting rounds, multiple players competing Simplified Baccarat: Two sides only (Banker vs Player) - easier for casinos and colonials