Live Dealer Baccarat

In the beginning, Baccarat held the reputation of being built for nobles. Then, it was the turn of high rollers to enjoy it at the dawn of the casino era. Little by little, it was revealed as an affordable game and its popularity grew exponentially. Therefore, it is anything but surprising that this game is one of the earliest ones to be introduced into online gambling, in the form of live dealer baccarat. Its enchanting setup of “one-to-many” greatly fits live gaming, where a single deal on a single table can suffice for as many players as possible.

This alone helped boost the fame of the game even further. Just sitting on your armchair using your most comfortable clothes, you watch a live feed of a dealer serving cards to those at the table. The experience is so immense, that you feel the casino vibe legibly. But don’t worry; as you read on, you’re going to get a detailed explanation of how the rules apply to the different variations.

How do Baccarat’s rules differ per variant?

A large majority of online casinos tend to offer the standard “Punto Blanco” version. People can play it in single, or multi-player, seat tables with varying unique returns. Here are the main types of bets that can be made on a live dealer baccarat table:

Player Bet: A wager on the player's hand winning the game. The payout is even money (1:1).
Banker Bet: A bet on the banker's hand winning the game. The payout is even money, however, winning bets get a 5% reduction due to the banker's higher odds of winning.
Tie Bet: A wager that both the player's and the banker's hands will have equal value. The payout is typically much higher than for other bets. However, the odds of winning are much lower.
Pair Bet: A bet on whether either the player, or the banker, get a pair in their hand. The payout varies depending on the casino but can be as high as 11:1.
Bonus Bet: A side bet on either the player or the banker winning with a natural hand (a total of 8 or 9). The payout depends on the specific hand and the number of cards dealt. It can be as high as 30:1.
Super Six: A side wager on the banker winning with a total of six. The payout is typically 12:1, but the house edge is much higher than other bets at 29.98%.
Perfect Pair: A side bet that says that either the player or the banker weill get a pair of the same suit. The payout usually is 25:1.
Big and Small: A side wager on the total number of cards dealt. A Big one is placed on the total being 5 or 6, while a Small one is placed on the total being 4. The payout for a Big or Small bet is typically 1:1.