How to win at Baccarat: strategies, tips and tricks

Baccarat́ it is a hotly contested and unpredictable game, but with a strong reputation among casino players and the betting community. In addition, this is one of the most played games in casinos and also one of the most profitable. It is said that, after the Franco-italic War of the fifteenth century, French soldiers, returning home, brought a more rustic version of the game, very famous in northern Italy at the time.

However, Baccarat is different from other " classics” casino games , in the sense that almost never a player plays without some kind of strategy, since they can directly influence the results. Therefore, stick to strategies that are straightforward, easy to understand, and give the casino as little advantage as possible, since that is the main goal of a Baccarat strategy.

There are three types of baccarat, but the most famous, and most played, all over the world, (as well as in the big American casinos) is punto banco, and it is to this type of casino game that this article is completely dedicated.

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1-The " Unilateral Approach”

Baccarat A one-sided approach means that you will be betting mostly on either the banker or the player. Always start by betting when a new shoe starts to distribute. Now, a shoe or” shoe " is the box where the cards are, which also shuffles them and distributes them to the table.

Then choose a side, and always bet on it. When you ever start to get unlucky, stop betting. That is, when you reach 3 consecutive losses, stop. Re-bet when your side starts winning again.

Also remember to set a limit for each shoe. The recommended is at least 5 moves where you win. You can set a higher limit, but if you start losing too much, take your profits and exit. For it can mean the beginning of a surge of victories for the opposite side.

Therefore, do not rely too much on your luck. If you want to leave the casino profiting, you have to be patient and, therefore, not be waiting for giant profits, only at a single table.

In addition, if you decide to bet on the banker's side, at that particular table or session, remember that the vast majority of casinos, as a general rule, charge around 5% commission on profits earned from betting on the banker's side.

This might not make much difference, but if you think about it, it could backfire if you have a session where the player's side prevails the most.

Finally, beware of the typical custom of “having faith” in the banker's side, which is said to have more chances of winnings (hence the commission charged by casinos). It is true that the banker wins with a higher percentage, but if in 100,000 games the banker wins 50,500, remember that 5% of this amount is emptied in commissions, thus balancing the balance.

2-Avoid bets on the " tie”

Tie in New Zealand means "tie". That is, the “tie” bet refers to the tie. If you bet on a tie, you are betting money on the chance that the banker and Player end up with hands of equal value.

Therefore, avoid even the thought of betting on “tie”altogether. The only reason this bet even exists is because it has a value of 8 times higher than the initial bet. The chance that both the player and the banker will get cards that give them the same value is so low that you will never win with this option. Thus, it is an extremely high risk bet, not compensating for the potential returns that are offered.

If you're thinking of walking away with money, avoid the " tie bet “altogether.

3-Stop taking notes

note and cards on the table If you are one of those people who likes to write small notes as you play to try to "analyze" the game and decipher the secret that will make you rich, stop now! Not only are you wasting time and paper, but you're giving yourself more and more of a chance to get frustrated with your notes.

Baccarat is a game of luck and random chance. Unless you have a magic formula or a super power, you won't be able to guess which four-card combination comes next.

The sooner you accept that fact, the easier it will be. If there really was a mathematical and statistical formula for winning at betting games, don't you think great mathematicians would have developed it by now? And in this case, such games would automatically leave the market.

4-pay attention to the number of decks

Baccarat is a game that can be played with several decks at once. This means that games with more decks will significantly increase the casino's advantage and therefore decrease your chances of winning.

The good news is that you are free to choose the number of decks within each shoe, at least indirectly. You can (and should) choose the game with the fewest possible decks, as the House's chances of winning are proportional to the number of decks within a shoe at that table. If you can, find a table with a single deck.

Unfortunately, single-deck games are not very easy to find, for the simple reason that they represent losses for casinos. Now, you may believe that casinos are not in business to benefit the player in the long run.

Below, you can see a table of examples that give you the odds, in percentages, of a side winning, proportional to the number of decks in a shoe:

Pay attention to the number of decks
The deck of Cards Chance for the player's side to win Banker's side Chance to win Chance of draw
1 1,01% 1,29% 15,75%
6 1,24% 1,06% 14,44%
8 1,24% 1,06% 14,36%

5-manage your budget well

This may seem like a more general tip, which is true. Indeed, you could apply this rule to any gambling game, but the reality is that it is more ignored than it should be by online casino players.

So start by setting a money limit for your session. If you have a relatively low budget, then set a low limit and place small bets. You should never exceed your limit. Don't trust your “lucky” friend because she can't be trusted. Trust in Reason and do not risk what you do not have. This will not only ensure that you are controlling losses, it will also ensure that you do not contract an unnecessary addiction.

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FAQ

Is it possible to count cards in baccarat?

Theoretically, yes, at least in classic casinos. However, land-based and live casinos are not only a rarity in New Zealand, they are also to avoid in times of quarantine. It is not possible to count cards online, since the deck is random after each play. Still, it would be extremely difficult since most baccarat games have more than one deck.

Is baccarat a game entirely of luck?

Yep. In practice, there is nothing the player can do to “play better” - there are no secret tactics.

However, in theory - that is, with strategy-there are things you can keep in mind, such as those exemplified in this article, to maximize your chances of winning. But they continue exactly that: chances.

What are the winning percentages for each side?

The banker wins about 54.15% of the time, while the player wins 44.62%. That leaves the draw chance with a measly 1.23% chance of winning.

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