Learn Online Baccarat Rules

Learn Online Baccarat Rules

Despite the fact that not many gamblers know how to play the game, baccarat is actually one of the easiest casino games to master.

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To start a hand both player and banker are dealt two cards face down and the next move depends on the cards in the hands.

If the player or banker has a two card total of 8 or 9, he/she turns the cards over immediately. The other must do so also. (In online baccarat cards are always face up) A 9 value wins over any lesser total, and if neither player has a 9 then 8 wins over any lesser total. Tied 9s or tied 8s are a stand off; no money changes hands. (unless ties can be bet on).

If neither the player or the banker has a natural (a total of 8 or 9) then play goes to the player. The player stands on a total of 6 or 7, but if the player has a total of 5 or less he/she must draw one card (face up).

Now it is the bankers turn. With a total of 7, he stands. With a total of 6 or less, his selection depends on the value of his two card total and the value of the card that the player drew. The rules are as follows:

Online Baccarat Rules are almost the same as of Ground Baccarat Casinos.

Player Rules

Value held Action 0 (10, J, Q, K) 1 2 3 4 5 Draws a card 6 7 Stands 8 9 Turns cards over

Dealer Rules

Value held Draws When Giving Does Not Draw When Giving 0 (10,J,Q,K) 1 2 Draws a card Draws a card 3 0 (10, J, Q, K)-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-9 8 4 2-3-4-5-6-7 0 (10, J, Q, K)-1-8-9 5 4-5-6-7 0 (10, J, Q, K)-1-2-3-8-9 6 6-7 0 (10, J, Q, K)-1-2-3-4-5-8-9 7 Stands Stands 8 Turns cards over Turns cards over