In baccarat, the highest hand value is 9. This is achieved when the total of the cards is 9, or when the sum is a two-digit number and the last digit is 9. For example, a hand with a 7 and 2 totals 9, which is the best possible outcome.
Players aim to get as close to 9 as possible. If the total exceeds 9, only the last digit counts. So, a hand of 8 and 7 sums to 15, but the value is 5. Understanding this rule is key to winning in baccarat games.
