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

Player Bet

Baccarat

One of three primary wagers in baccarat, placed on the player hand to win the coup. This bet pays even money (1:1) with no commission. The player bet has a house edge of approximately 1.24%, making it slightly worse than the banker bet but better than the tie bet. The player hand always acts first in the drawing sequence.

In practice

Despite its name, the “player” hand has no association with any actual player at the table. It is simply one of two designated positions, the other being the “banker” hand.

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