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Baccarat Tips
Perhaps, since many gamblers think baccarat is
similar to blackjack - which it is in some respects - it
is largely thought that the game can be played with a
mathematical strategy, such as the basic blackjack
strategy. And although card-counting can be
applied to baccarat, the changes in odds are minimal,
which also means that the odds of the game advantage to
come up in the player's favor are likewise minimal.
The rules of baccarat often do not even enable the
player to capitalize on these odds. In contrast to
blackjack, the card results are limited, and there are
far fewer actions a gambler can take when betting on a
hand. In fact, there are none.
To give merit to card
counting, a player can use this to gauge when they may
possibly have an advantage over the casino (more
of one type of card being dealt out of the shoe will
slightly increase the chances of either the Player or
Banker hand winning). But the truth of the matter is that card counting is
nine times less effective at baccarat than it is at
blackjack. This is why the majority of professional
gamblers and mathematicians will tell players to not
bother with a card-counting strategy at baccarat.
Players will also likely hear admonitions to stay
away from using the Martingale System. For
players who are not familiar with this "system", it is a
mathematically based wagering stratagem designed to
cover losses and insure profit. For instance, if a
player bets $1 and loses, the next bet will be doubled
to $2. If this bet is lost, then it is likewise doubled
- to $4...and so on. If the player wins on the $4 bet,
they will have a $1 profit from when they started with
the $1 bet. This system does work in this regard.
However, just like the doubling over savings plan that
starts with a penny, amounts can get very large, very
fast. There is no way of predicting when a player will
go on a losing streak, which can mean devastation to a
gambler using the Martingale system. This type of money
management can be the downfall of an entire bankroll in
the blink of an eye. Additionally, the Martingale
system does not work at tables with lower betting
limits. The system requires a large bankroll to begin
with - and since it also requires flexibility in
allowing for losses, sometimes these losses exceed table
limits, in which case the system collapses along with
the player's bankroll.
One may ask why it is wise to play baccarat if
systems and strategies pose no use in the game. And the
answer is simple. Baccarat naturally gives one of the
lowest House Edges in the online casino. There are only
three bets a player can make, one of which should be
avoided at all times. Of the two other bets, they are
relatively close in odds, although it is advisable to
play only one of these bets. Thus, baccarat is a smart
game to play no matter what. Here are the strategy tips
a player can and should follow to optimize their success
at online baccarat.
Tip # 1 ------- Bet on the Banker
Hand most of the time
Depending on the number of decks being
played, the casino advantage for the Player hand wager
is generally 1.25%, whereas on the banker hand it is
only 1.06%. The banker hand does carry with it a 5% vig,
or commission, bringing the House Edge up to 2.5%.
However, when the wager is counter-weighed by the player
hand, the edge lowers to more near the 1% mark. This
tip is not to say that a player should never bet on the
player hand, for sometimes a hunch can be the best thing
going for a gambler. Since the house edge is relatively
similar for both bets, it is presumptuous to entirely
negate the player hand wager. However, in the long run,
a player should be making more bets on the banker than
on the player. Going back the card-counting issue, if a
player does indeed insist on counting cards, they should
pay attention to 6's and 4's. When more 4's are leaving
the deck, the banker bet has slightly better odds,
whereas when 6's leave the deck, the player bet has a
slightly better chance of winning than it does from the
start of a fresh deck. As for the tie wager, it should
be out of the question since it gives a casino advantage
of nearly 15%.
Tip #2 ------- Play Baccarat Games
with the fewest decks
Many online casinos will offer different
versions of baccarat, such as a one deck version, and a
6 or 8 deck version with higher minimum betting
amounts. Looking at the House Edge, it is lowered,
albeit not substantially, for every deck taken out of
the equation. A baccarat game using eight decks will
deliver a probability of 45.86% of winning on the bank
hand, 44.62% of winning on the player hand, and 9.52% of
winning on a Tie. These same probabilities in a
baccarat game with six decks are 45.87% on the banker
hand, 44.63% on the player hand, and 9.51% on the Tie.
A slight difference of only one hundredth of a percent
shows, which is also apparent when looking at the House
Edge. For an eight deck game, the casino advantage on
the banker hand is 1.06%, whereas it is 1.05% in a six
deck game. For the player and tie hands in an eight
deck game, however, the edge is slightly better in the
eight deck games - Another reason to stick with the
banker bet. Although this difference is so negligible
that most players do not advise picking one version of
baccarat over the other, it is advisable to take all the
advantage one can possibly take.
Tip #3 ------- Play Baccarat at
Casinos with the lowest commission possible
On the banker bet, the casino charges a
vig, or commission to counter the players advantage.
Usually this commission is 5%, which returns a House
Edge of approximately 1.05%. However, sometimes casinos
will only impose a 4% commission, which brings the House
Edge on the banker bet down to only approximately .6%.
Any informed player would see that this bet is one of
the best in the casino. If you can get a 4% commission,
by all means take advantage of it - and bet on the
banker every time.
Tip #4 ------- Manage your money
wisely, without a "system"
As I said before, any system like the
Martingale, which is designed to cover losses, should be
avoided. Unless you play baccarat with a very hearty bankroll, and do
not mind losing every bit of it, play with a money
management system that does not try to chase after
losses. If you want to take your chances, then by all
means use a system - just know when to quit. As for
other bankroll management strategies, a good one is
posted on this website. Whatever you decide to follow,
be sure you plan ahead of time. At the least, set
yourself limits on losses and stake amounts.
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