In Classic Baccarat, 8 decks (416 cards) are used. Here’s how card values work:

• Aces are worth 1 point.
• Tens, Jacks, Queens, and Kings hold a value of zero (0).
• Cards below Ten retain their face value.
• If a hand’s total surpasses ten, the second digit is used as the hand’s value. The winning hand is the one closest to 9 points.

Gameplay

Two hands are dealt: Banker’s hand and Player’s hand. Cards are dealt to the Player first. If either hand has 8 or 9 points on the first draw, it’s a natural win, and no additional cards are dealt. If neither side wins initially, a third card may be drawn according to the Three Card Rules.

Optional Side Bets

Additional side bets bring extra excitement, including:

• Big/Small
• Banker/Player Pair
• Any Pair
• Perfect Pair
• Bonus Play
• Super Six

In Insurance Baccarat, a bet at fixed odds may be offered to players according to the Baccarat Insurance Pay Table, before either hand proceeds to a third card.

Standard Bet Types and Payouts

• Banker wins: 1:0.95 payout
• Player wins: 1:1 payout
• Tie wins: 1:8 payout

These options and rules create an engaging experience for players looking for strategy and excitement in classic Baccarat.