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Natural

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A hand that totals 8 or 9 on the first two cards dealt. A natural 8 (called “La Petite”) or natural 9 (called “La Grande”) is an automatic standing hand: no third card is ever drawn to a natural. If either hand has a natural, both hands stand and the coup is resolved immediately. Naturals are the strongest outcomes in baccarat.

In practice

A natural 9 beats a natural 8. If both hands have naturals of equal value, the result is a tie. Some side bets specifically pay enhanced odds for natural winners.

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