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BACCARAT STRATEGY
ODDS
The game of baccarat can be played with 6 or 8 decks of cards and the probability distribution for a hand dealt from a complete shoe of 6 or 8 decks is as follows:
| Number of Decks: |
Banker wins | Player wins | Tie |
| 6 decks | 0.458653 | 0.446279 | 0.095069 |
| 8 decks | 0.458597 | 0.446247 | 0.095156 |
CASINO COMMISSION
The casino's commission on the winning Banker hand (4% or 5%) and payouts on a tie bet (8:1 or 9:1) implies the following house advantages:
| Number of Decks: |
Banker bet 5% | Banker bet 4% | Player bet | Bet tie 9:1 | Bet tie 8:1 |
| 6 decks | 1.0558% | 0.5972% | 1.2374% | 4.9313% | 14.4382% |
| 8 decks | 1.0579% | 0.5993% | 1.2351% | 4.8440% | 14.3596% |
Having in mind the above tables these tips will give you the best chance of winning:
Always bet on the banker, as this bet has the lowest house edge.
Look for games with as few decks as possible.
Look for games that charge a commission on banker bets lower than 5%.
If you intend to bet on a tie from time to time, look for baccarat games that pay 9 to 1 on a tie bet instead of the usual 8 to 1.
Set a specific target amount of money to play baccarat with. Once you lose it, quit. Baccarat should be played for its entertainment value.
