There are many games of chance, each with different characteristics that make them attractive. To get to know each game, it is necessary to give it the study and space it deserves.

And although it is true that it is not as popular as other table games such as Poker or Blackjack, Punto y Banca is well received in many countries around the world.

Whether it’s the online version or a land-based casino, Baccarat is played the same way. Below, we will explain what the game is about and how it is played.

The main objective of the game is to get 9 points on the total sum of the cards dealt to you and if this is not possible at least to get as close as possible to that figure. The fact of getting 9 or 8 points some call it “natural” and means that the game stops and the winnings will be distributed depending on the value of the bet.

Its dynamic is very similar to Blackjack, with the difference being that the player will never go over, i.e. never have more than nine points. If the player has a double digit with the cards dealt, the number on the left will be removed, this will be explained later.

The player and the dealer are dealt two cards, all face down, after which they can place three types of bets: bet that the player will win, bet that the dealer will win, or bet that the player will tie.

That’s how simple Punto y Banca is to play, a game that you only need to watch a few rounds to understand its dynamics and start betting.

Different Versions Of Baccarat

As mentioned above, there are many versions of Baccarat in both land-based and online casinos. Here is a list of the most famous variations of Baccarat:

• Point and Bank. This is the most popular version and also in many parts of the world. In this form of the game there are six or eight packs of cards and players are never allowed to touch the cards.
• Big Table Baccarat. This is one of the most common versions in land-based casinos. It is so named because it is played on a very large table where three dealers and up to 15 players can sit. The game is played in a classic form.
• Baccarat Banque. It is usually played by people with a lot of money as the table limits are very high.

It is important that the gambler knows the different variations that exist in case he has the opportunity to play one of them.

Baccarat Payout Odds

Whatever the game of chance it is, the bettor will always ask himself: how much chance do I have of winning? Which combination will pay me the most money? In this case we will try to answer both questions.

In the case of Pointe and Banker it is often thought that the bettor and the banker have the same odds of generating a good payout, but this is not the case, the bettors have a small advantage over the house.