Baccarat is a popular card game in Indian casinos that involves comparing cards between two hands: the Player and the Banker. Each round has three possible outcomes: Player win, Banker win, or Tie. The game uses 6-8 decks of cards, and each card has a point value: Aces are 1 point, cards 2-9 are face value, and 10s and face cards are 0 points.
To start, both Player and Banker receive two cards. If either hand totals 8 or 9 points （a natural）, no more cards are drawn. If not, drawing rules apply: The Player draws a third card if their total is 0-5, and stands on 6-7. The Banker\“s decision to draw depends on their total and the Player\“s third card. The hand closest to 9 wins, and winning bets on Player pay 1:1, Banker pays 0.95:1 （due to 5% commission）, and Tie pays 8:1 or 9:1.
In India, baccarat is available in land-based casinos in states like Goa and Sikkim, as well as on online platforms such as Betway, 10Cric, and LeoVegas, which offer live dealer versions. Players should verify that these sites are licensed and use secure payment methods like UPI, Paytm, or NetBanking for safe transactions. |
