What is Baccarat?

Just like Roulette, Baccarat is a classic casino game, and here at inplayBet it is no different. Check out all the necessary info to start playing and winning.

When was Baccarat created?

It is believed to have started in Italy, while others say it was in 15th-century France, being made popular by King Charles VIII. In Italy, for example, "baccarat" means "nothing" or "zero". Many believe that baccarat is a variation of “twenty-one”, a French game (vingt-et-un, or blackjack in English), which is played with the aim of reaching 21 cards. It’s known to be a game of European origin.

In casinos, players are required to wear formal attire in order to play, and it is played in a private area of ​​the casino. The online version, on the other hand, is much more accessible and allows the user to enjoy the entire casino experience in the comfort of their home.

Baccarat trivia

Baccarat was included in casinos at the end of the 19th century. However, the game gained popularity in the mid-20th century with the release of the “Agent 007” movie franchise. In the movies, the character James Bond often played Baccarat.

Mini Baccarat

Mini Baccarat is a variant introduced in the 1980’s. It follows the same rules as regular Baccarat but is played with fewer players. This version was created to make Baccarat, an upper-class game more accessible to common players. That's because Baccarat started as a game played only by nobles in royal European courts.

Baccarat versions

As in other games, Baccarat at inplayBet has different versions. In the classic "punto banco", the casino acts as the bank. In "super pan 9", a deck of 36 cards is dealt and divided into three suits. In "chemin de fer", the players divide the cards, and the banker makes a turn around the table. If a player gets five points, then that person can plant or render. Finally, three-card Baccarat is played as follows: the player and banker are dealt three cards, and the player with most points win. However, there is a twist: if a hand only has face cards, (J, K or Q), they win! If the player ties with the dealer, the hand with the most face cards and highest value wins.

Baccarat terminology

For starters, "baccarat" means zero, "bankroll" means the amount of the bet. There is also the "dragon bonus", which is an additional bet that works in parallel with the official bet. When players win instantly (by having a 9 and a 10-card) it is called a "natural". Finally, the "game table" refers to the system of rules that defines whether or not a third card is required

Where is it possible to play Baccarat?

On inplayBet it is possible to play Baccarat and Live Baccarat from anywhere! To do so, you can simply access our website, complete your registration and click on which game you’d like to play.

How do you play Baccarat on inplayBet?

Baccarat is played between the banker and the player. The goal is to guess which of the two participants will finish the game with total points closest to nine. Baccarat at inplayBet is played with six to eight decks. And just like in blackjack, the croupier/dealer stores the cards in a dealing shoe.

If you bet on the player and their hand wins, you will get back the amount you bet. However, in case the banker's hand wins, you will get back what you bet, but with a 5% discount. There is also the option to bet on a draw and, in this case, you will win eight times the amount you bet.

From cards 2-9, the value of the card is indicated by the number on it. Aces are worth one point, while the K, J, Q and 10 are worth zero.

Rules

Baccarat can be played with up to 14 players, whereas mini Baccarat can have up to seven players. The dealer will give the player three options to bet: on himself (player), on the banker (the house) or on a tie. The dealer will then deal two cards to each participant. If any of them have a combination that adds up to eight or nine, they are the winner. If there is no winner, whoever adds six or seven wins. The dealer is responsible for continuing the game.

Like game shows, Baccarat is a game of sheer luck. Unlike other online casino games, this game does not rely on strategies, although some players make their own.

Is it safe to play Baccarat?

Yes. As in other platforms, inplayBet takes full responsibility over your data and protects it with end-to-end encryption.

FAQ

• When did baccarat come about? It appeared in 15th-century France, but there are those who say that it appeared in Italy in the same period.
• What is mini Baccarat? It's a faster version where only seven players or less play Baccarat.
• Baccarat has some technical terms, such as its name, "baccarat", which means zero. "Bankroll", which means the amount of the bet. There is also the "dragon bonus", which is a type of bet is placed along with an official bet. A "natural", which is when players win instantly, and the "game table", which relays the system of rules that defines whether or not a third card is needed.
• Where can I play? You can play Baccarat at inplayBet, with full responsibility and protection of your data.

Now that you know the origins, styles and rules of Baccarat, go ahead and play to win at inplayBet.

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