Global Sports: Baccarat Tips

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Baccarat Tips

By Gary Reel


Baccarat is one of the most entertaining card games and one of the most popular. It is believed to have originated in Italy, and was introduced into France during the 1480s. Throughout casinos all over the world, you will see Baccarat games - it is one of the most widely understood casino games and therefore one of the most played. It is considered to be a glamorous game, played by people from high society.



Baccarat's main objective is to bring together to your hand two or three cards with a total value of 9. The highest is nine, then eight, then seven, and so on. If the total of your cards is greater than ten, for example, 13, then the value of your hand is 3. The initial figure is always ignored. A perfect hand is what they call the "Natural Nine." It is when you have two cards and when you add them up, the total value is nine. If one of the players, including the banker, has a "Natural Nine" in hand, then the others cannot draw a third card anymore. The player with a "Natural Nine" is already considered to be the winner, unless there is a tie between the players. When there is a tie, the game is void. If no one has a "natural" then this is the start of betting or folding.


Before gambling, here are some Baccarat tips for you to consider. It may net you a tidy advantage in your play, translating into tangible rewards.


Play Safe

First, if you wish to play online Baccarat, make sure that your online host or the company of the online system is trusted. You do not want to play the whole day and realize at the end of the day that the money you won is nowhere to be seen. It is advised for you to play inside trusted casinos instead. Particularly in an online context, reliability is the most important facet when handing over personal details.


Avoid Ties

Second, you cannot predict which cards come out in a game of Baccarat, all cards are dealt randomly. Avoid betting on tie because the odds of winning will be even more against the player.


Go Cheap

One of the best Baccarat tips to remember is to find a casino that does not charge you a lot for playing their games. Take time to look for casinos which charges their players less interest on their winnings. A lot of casinos charge their patrons 5%, so you might want to look around the area for interest charges, which are lower than the usual. In this way you will be able to take home a bigger percentage of the money you won.


Be Responsible

The most important tip of all is to avoid even playing the game if you do not have enough money to lose. Playing casino games can be thoroughly addictive. If you feel unlucky, do not even dare to play. Most people really lose a lot if they play even though they feel they will lose. Trust your instincts; most casino games are games of luck. Do not gamble if you have just enough money; only play in casinos if you have extra money. Never gamble with your money if it is already allotted for something important.




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