Everything you need to know about baccarat

october 26, 2015

Baccarat is a casino classic, having been around since the 15th century (when it originated in France). You may be familiar with the game due to its prevalence in James Bond movies.  It's a game of chance and does not involve any skill or strategy. This card game is played between the player and the banker, with the possibility of 3 outcomes: the player wins, the banker wins, or the game ends in a tie. How to play baccarat at Royal Vegas Online Casino You need to predict whose hand – the players or the bankers – will be closest to, or equal to, 9. You can also bet on a tie. Betting on the player’s hand You win if the player’s hand is greater than the banker’s hand Betting on the banker’s hand You win if the banker’s hand is greater than the player’s hand Betting on a tie You win in the outcome of a tie Hand values

• All cards below 10 are counted at their face value
• Aces carry the value of 1
• Any card that is valued at a double digit will drop the left digit

Royal Vegas also has an exciting Live Dealer baccarat option for players who like a more land-based casino feel. Game play takes place in a live casino environment, in real time, with real dealers. Read more about Live Dealer baccarat here.