Part I: Games & Gaming · Card Games — Baccarat & Blackjack

Coup

Baccarat

A French term referring to a single round of play in baccarat, from the initial deal through final resolution. Each coup consists of dealing two cards each to the player and banker positions, with possible third card draws according to the fixed tableau rules. The coup ends when all bets are resolved and paid or collected.

In practice

Used extensively in European and Macau VIP rooms. In high-stakes baccarat, tracking coup rates per hour is essential for yield management.

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