How to Play Baccarat

by Bodog Casino | Feb 12 2009

Despite being well known in the online and offline world, Baccarat seems to have the rep as a game only for the high roller.

Maybe it’s the frenchie name or the fact that James Bond made the game look so classy people think they need a double-0 bankroll to play it. But what you need to know is Baccarat is one of the easiest games to learn, the easiest to play, and the easiest on your wallet.

To help you get acquainted we’re giving you the complete 411 on Baccarat and a sweet Baccarat contest to help you enjoy what you’ve learned!

The 411 on Baccarat

The game itself is simple:

• Two cards are dealt to two hands, named Player and Banker.
• You can bet on the Player, Banker, Tie or any combination of the three.

The object of the game is to correctly pick which hand will have the higher score, with the highest score in Baccarat being 9 and the lowest being 0. 10 through King have no value while Aces only count as one.

What is a little more complicated is when the dealer is supposed to draw a third card for the Player or Banker. We suggest checking out Bodog’s Baccarat School to get the complete rundown.

One tip new players need to know is the win percentages for the game. The Banker actually wins the most with about a 46 percent win percentage, while the Player wins 45 percent of the time and the Tie wins about 9 percent of the time. That’s why Ties pay 9-to-1.

Also, though some old-school players like to chart the frequency of Player wins, Banker wins, and Tie wins, you shouldn’t bother. There’s no pattern to when you’ll win in any section, so just enjoy yourself and use your instincts.

You got the gist of Baccarat now? Good. Because you’re just in time for a contest that can help you rake in more cash than a Baccarat vet.

Need an Incentive to Play Baccarat? How Does $1000 Sound?!

For real! If we’ve taught you enough about the game you need to start playing A.S.A.P. Because starting February 12th the Bodog Casino is giving its players tons of chances to win free cash!

Running until March 12th, all you have to do in order to enter the contest is start playing in the Bodog Casino (if you’re new to Bodog, we suggest you join up for free).

Contest Details: Play Baccarat with Bodog Casino and Win
Starts: Feb. 12, 2009
Ends: Mar. 12, 2009
Baccarat Grand Prize: $1,000.00 Bodog Casino chip
5 Weekly Prizes: $100.00 Bodog Casino chip to (each) top five weekly winners

Players that see the most Ties, win or lose, are automatically put onto a leader board. The top player after four weeks wins a $1000 casino chip!

Not bad just for playing a simple card game, eh? Players are also eligible for weekly prizes. If you’re in the top five weekly leader board at the end of each week you’ll receive a $100 casino chip. Keep in mind the weekly winners circle will be reset after each week.

Baccarat is for Everyone

Baccarat isn’t just for those with monocles, fur coats and a license to kill, Baccarat is a game that can be easily enjoyed by all. So get your shot at some extra cash and become one of the new-school Baccarat players at the Bodog Casino.