Despite its glamorous reputation, baccarat is actually one of the simplest games in the casino.

You do not need to make complex decisions or memorize intricate strategy charts to play.

How Baccarat Scoring Works

You can bet on the Player, the Banker, or predict that the round will end in a Tie.

Cards two through nine are worth their face value, while tens and face cards are worth zero.

• You can bet on the Banker, Player, or Tie
• Winning Banker bets usually pay a 5% commission
• The hand closest to nine wins the round

The Banker Bet vs. The Player Bet

Mathematically, the Banker bet is the safest wager you can make on the casino floor.

Even with the commission factored in, the Banker bet boasts an incredibly low house edge of 1.06%.

The Trap of the Tie Bet

While the Banker and Player bets are fantastic, the Tie bet is famously terrible.

Smart players universally agree that the Tie bet should be completely ignored at all times.

By simply betting on the Banker consistently, you are playing with near-optimal mathematical efficiency.