How to Play Baccarat – The Ultimate Guide to Playing Baccarat Online

Baccarat is a legendary casino game that is the game of choice for James Bond and other high rollers. It’s also one of the easiest casino table games to play, and there are several variations for you to enjoy at Stake Casino .

Here, we explain everything you need to know about online baccarat games and walk you through the card rules, hands, and even a handy baccarat betting strategy you can use when playing this much-loved online casino game at Stake.com.

What is Baccarat?

Baccarat is a classic casino card game that dates back to nineteenth-century Europe. There are three possible outcomes at the baccarat table – Player, Banker or Tie, and your job is to bet on which hand will get a score closest to nine.

Something unique about the game of baccarat is that picture cards are worth zero in the game, while aces are worth one. Betting begins before the initial deal, and you must decide which of the three outcomes will win.

Baccarat is one of the most played casino games in both brick-and-mortar and online casinos due to it's simplicity, easy to understand rules, and some of the lowest house edges of any other gambling game.

How do you play Baccarat?

Baccarat is one of the best games available at Stake Casino and is super popular due to its simplicity. There are many different forms of baccarat you can play, but fundamentally, the rules are very similar. If you’re keen to get started with baccarat at Stake, here are the simple steps that you need to follow:

1. Step 1: Create an account at Stake.com. The first step is to create a free account at Stake.com to access our extensive game library.

2. Step 2: Deposit funds easily. After creating an account, decide which local currency or cryptocurrency you would like to add to your account, choosing from the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and others. Find out how to buy crypto to play baccarat at Stake online casino.

3. Step 3: Choose which baccarat game to play. At Stake.com, you will find many baccarat variations to enjoy in classic table games and live dealer games . Choose from Exclusive Speed Baccarat , Lightning Baccarat , Golden Wealth Baccarat , Bac Bo, and other titles to keep things interesting.

4. Step 4: Play and win. Read your chosen title’s game rules and instructions, place your bets, and win some hands.

5. Step 5: Withdraw your winnings. All that’s left is to withdraw your baccarat winnings. You can benefit from instant payouts at Stake.com, another reason to play this legendary table game at Stake.

How do Baccarat Cards Work?

To understand baccarat, you must first know that there are three possible outcomes in the game – Player, Tie, or Banker, which refers to which hand gets closest to nine to win the hand. In terms of payouts, player and banker bets pay x2, while a tie pays x8.

When dealt, all number cards are worth face value (8=8, for instance), aces are worth one, while face cards in Baccarat are worth zero.

What are the Basic Rules of Baccarat?

One of the best things about Baccarat is that it’s extremely easy to understand. The dealer shuffles six to eight decks of cards, and the game begins with two cards being dealt to the Banker and the Player, concluding the initial deal.

Now, if the hand dealt is higher than nine, the combined total of the hand is calculated, and the first digit is dropped. So, for instance, if you have a hand of 9+7 = 16, the value of your player hand would be 6.

Additionally, the following rules apply to the baccarat table:

• Both are required to stand if the Player or Banker’s hand is 8 or 9.

• An additional card is dealt if the Player’s hand is five or less.

• Should the Player stand after the first deal, the Banker will hit on a total of five or below.

If you correctly predicted the winning hand to be the Banker’s or Player’s hand, you will profit by the size of your player bet. If you correctly predicted the tie, you will be paid out 8 to 1.

What are the Different Types of Baccarat?

Fundamentally, there are three main variants of baccarat that you can enjoy online – Punto Banco, Baccarat Chemin de Fer, and Baccarat Banque, all of which have different baccarat betting systems.

There are also other types of baccarat played around the world including Ruyi Baccarat, 3-Card Baccarat, Mini Baccarat, Midi Baccarat, Super 6 Baccarat, EZ Baccarat, and Super Pan 9 Baccarat.

At Stake's online casino, you will find many other baccarat titles for your enjoyment, including Evolution Gaming’s outstanding Peek Baccarat .

When you’re just starting out with baccarat, it makes sense to stick to the game’s original version, but you can mix things up and try some of the variations when you become more confident at the baccarat table.

How do You Win at Baccarat?

Winning at baccarat is all about predicting which hand at the table will be closest to nine when all cards are dealt. It's important to understand how the game is played, as well as your three main betting options and the odds of winning for each.

Baccarat Squeeze Play

Another option within online baccarat games is known as baccarat squeeze. Basically, squeeze gives you the option of peeking at your cards ever so slightly, and it has emerged from a Chinese superstition that gamblers can change the value of their card by squeezing it in a certain way!

On some baccarat games at Stake.com, the squeeze feature is available, replicating the real-life experience of sitting at a baccarat table while relying on superstition to give you the best possible hand.

How to Bet on Baccarat Online at Stake Casino?

Easily deposit units into your account to play baccarat, Stake Originals , slots and other Stake table games by following the steps listed below:

• Step 1 - Retrieve your deposit address, located in Wallet > Deposit.

• Step 2 - Choose the method that suits your needs. Stake.com supports multiple local currencies and cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (Doge), Litecoin (LTC), and others.

• Step 3 - Use your deposit address as the ‘send to’ location for your crypto wallet or exchange.

• Step 4 (Optional) - If you wish to make a deposit via fiat currency, you can do so, or you can buy crypto for Stake via Moonpay.

Stake.com offers live support to players via our customer support staff for help with issues regarding our online table games, other slot titles , and depositing and withdrawing units.

Moonpay supports multiple payment options, including Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, to buy cryptocurrency to play baccarat and other online games. For a full list of supported payment methods, please refer to the Moonpay documentation .

Baccarat Strategies, Tips, and Tricks

Baccarat is a game of luck, so strategy will only take you so far. That being said, you can bear the following tips in mind when you take a seat at the online baccarat table:

• House edge (also known as house advantage) is worth considering in baccarat (1.06% of the banker’s bet and 1.24% of the player’s bet). This can influence the way you approach your betting.

• Mix things up by playing different variations of baccarat to keep things interesting – we have a wide selection of classic and live casino variations of this popular game.

• Research different strategies to see which works for you. The likes of the Fibonacci, Paroli , Labouchere, 1-3-2-6 sequence and D’Alembert systems are all worth checking out.

Be sure to read our how-to guides , including our casino card game guide or our ultimate guide to online casinos to ensure you have all the information you need about baccarat and other exciting games at Stake Casino. And don't forget to keep up to date with our new releases and casino bonuses to increase your potential winnings.

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