How to Play Baccarat: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Game Rules

Baccarat, a simple casino card game, is popular. This step-by-step explanation explains game rules. Winbox.

  1. Baccarat's purpose is to wager on the Player's or Banker's hand with the closest total to 9.

  2. Baccarat card values are 2-9, 10s, face cards, and Aces.

  3. Bet on the Player, Banker, or Tie before the cards are dealt.

  4. The dealer will give each player and banker two cards. A "natural" occurs when either hand totals 8 or 9.

  5. Calculate the Hand Total: Draw more cards if neither hand has a natural. The sum of the card values is counted just as the last digit. A 7-and-8 hand totals 5.

  6. After the hands are finished, the Player's hand is compared against the Banker's. Hands closest to 9 wins. Tie if totals match.

  7. Payouts and House Edge: Bets on the winning hand payout based on odds. Banker betting is popular because the house edge is reduced.

  8. Playing: New rounds let you wager and enjoy Baccarat.


Know the casino's rules and variations before playing. After practising and learning the rules, you can play Baccarat confidently and enjoy this classic casino game.