What is Baccarat?

Answer by  Krissie (551)

Baccarat is a card game, solely based on luck and chance. It's sort of like Blackjack or 21. There are three versions of the game, but the one most played in the US is punto banco. The scoring system is a little confusing, but it's got some of the best winning odds of any casino card game.

Answer by  MathWiz (1408)

Baccarat is a card game, played mainly in casinos. The game originated in Italy in the 1400s. The highest score in Baccarat is a nine. Baccarat refers to the worst score or hand - a zero.

Answer by  GoldwingAspencade (24)

Baccarat 2 cards are given to each player. The Idea, to get as close to 9 as possable. If you believe the other person is closer to 9 you may draw 1 card. If you have more than 9 points your count starts over. So a 9 and 3 = 2 (12 is 2 more than 10) High hand wins.

Answer by  sanityrose (2664)

Baccarat is a simple casino based game of cards that attract wealthy players. There are three results involved in the game called the Player, Banker, and Tie. Rules for the game include: 'If a player draws a 2 or 3 on the third card, the Banker can draw if they have 0-4 or they can stand on 5-7'.

Answer by  millercat (15)

Baccarat, a French card game with several forms, involves simple math based on the cards you are dealt. Each player has two cards which have specific number values that are added together. The lowest score is a 0, known as Baccarat, and the highest is 9.

Answer by  Maiu (64)

Baccarat is a casino card game, which started to be played in Italy, and then introduced in France also. The game has three different variants called baccarat chemin de fer, baccarat banque and punto banco, with three different outcomings Player', 'Banker' and 'Tie' that illustrate the options that the player can have to play the game.

Answer by  AnneB91 (611)

Baccarat is a card game that is played in casinos. There are two hands that are dealt -- one for the dealer, and one for the player. The player speculates on which hand has a numerical value that is closest to nine. The player can also bet on the possibility of a tie.