Baccarat History and American Baccarat Rules
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Baccarat History and American Baccarat Rules
Overview
Discover the fascinating history of baccarat and learn how to play the American version of this popular casino game.
Keywords
Baccarat, casino games, baccarat history, Chemin de Fer, baccara, Nevada casinos, American casinos, mini baccarat, European casinos, table games, games, entertainment
Introduction
Baccarat stands out as one of the simplest and most rewarding casino games, offering a low house edge. Let’s explore the origins of this intriguing game and understand the rules of American baccarat.
Historical Background
The modern versions of baccarat, including European, American, and the French Chemin de Fer, trace back to the Italian game "baccara," which means zero in Italian. Baccara is linked to an Etruscan myth where a virgin's fate was decided by a nine-sided die. Rolling an eight or nine meant becoming a priestess; a six or seven barred her from religious life, while any other roll led her to the sea.
In the late 15th century, baccara became popular among French aristocrats, evolving into the European version of baccarat and the French Chemin de Fer, prevalent in French casinos today. The American variant was brought to Nevada in the 1950s by Francis "Tommy" Renzoni from Havana.
Baccarat in American Casinos
Though baccarat maintains an aura of exclusivity, it's become more accessible. In American casinos, baccarat is set in secluded areas with higher stakes and players often dress formally. To appeal to those with moderate budgets, "mini baccarat" was created, featuring lower limits and a smaller table within the main casino area.
How to Play American Baccarat
Setup
- Played with up to 12 or 14 players and 3 dealers.
- Uses 8 standard card decks.
- Aces count as one; face cards and tens are zero; other cards retain their face value.
- The goal is to get as close to a score of 9 as possible.
Gameplay
1. Players place bets on either the player, banker, or a tie.
2. The dealer, often betting on the banker, distributes two cards each to the player and banker.
3. Hands are scored by summing the cards and discarding the tens digit (e.g., a sum of 15 becomes 5).
Scoring and Third Card Rule
- A score of 8 or 9 is a natural win.
- If both sides have 8 or 9, it’s a tie.
- A player with a score of 6 or 7 stands; 5 or less receives a third card.
- The dealer’s actions follow specific rules based on the current scores and player’s third card (if drawn):
- Scores of 0, 1, or 2: always draw a third card.
- Score of 3: draw unless the player’s third card is 8.
- Score of 4: draw if the player’s third card is 2-7.
- Score of 5: draw if the player’s third card is 4-7.
- Score of 6: draw if the player’s third card is 6 or 7.
- Score of 7: stand.
Understanding these rules will enhance your enjoyment and strategy when playing American baccarat.
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