Caesars Atlantic City Hotel Casino - Baccarat
Baccarat has long been among the most popular casino games in Europe and Latin America, and, contrary to its appearance, is probably the simplest game to play.
The object of baccarat is to bet on one of two hands, the one you think will come closer to nine. Nine is the highest hand. Ten value cards have zero value. Aces always count as one. If the cards dealt total more than nine on either hand, they acquire the value of the second digit.
Example: 10 = 0,Ê 17 = 7,Ê 20 = 0,Ê 23 = 3
The shoe holds eight decks of cards. It is passed around the table from each
player to player counter-clockwise, every time a player hand wins. This
encourages each player to take an active part in dealing the game. Before cards
are dealt from the shoe, everyone places their bet on the side they think will
win (Banker or Player). The player with the shoe then deals four cards
alternately. Two are designated Player cards; two are designated Bank cards. The
croupier announces the total of each hand and, if the rules require, will call
for a possible third card for either side. (See chart.) The winning third card
for either side is announced, losing bets are collected and winning bets are
paid even money.
| Player Hand Third Card Rule | |
| When Playes First Two Cards Total: | Players Hand: |
| 0-1-2-3-4-5 | Draws a Card |
| 6-7 | Stands |
| 8-9 | Natural Stands |
| Banker | ||
| When Bankers First Two Cards Total: | Draws When Players Third Card Is: | Position on Layout |
| 0, 1, 2 | Banker's
hand always draws on a two card total of 0, 1, 2 |
|
| 3 | 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0 | 8 |
| 4 | 2-3-4-5-6-7 | 1-8-9-0 |
| 5 | 4-5-6-7 | 1-2-3-8-9-0 |
| 6 | 6-7 | 1-2-3-4-5-8-9-0 |
| 7 | Stands | |
| 8, 9 | Natural Stands | |
All winning bets on the Bank side are assessed a five percent commission. The dealer will keep a running account of your commission which must be paid at the completion of the shoe (you may pay your commission anytime during the game).
There is one other bet option called "tie". You may bet this in conjunction with a Bank or Player wager. If the next hand ties, you will be paid eight to one.
We invite you to sit down at any of Caesars Baccarat games, where our dealers will be happy to show you the game and answer any further questions.
Basic Rules to Remember:
- If Bank and/or Player hand has eight or nine on first two cards, no further cards are drawn.
- Player hand having zero to five must draw one card. Player hand having six or seven must stand.
- Bank hand stands or draws one card as indicated by the chart.
In Mini-Baccarat, the croupier is the only person permitted to deal the cards. The same game rules apply as in Baccarat; however, only up to 9 players can be seated at one time.
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