By Samantha Williams
If you have been playing baccarat for a while, chances are that you are already very familiar with the rules, the terminology and the various tips and tricks. However you have also probably already realized that all of these hold good as long as you are a beginner. When your beginner luck, if you had any begins to run out, you need to have a plan. In other words, once you become an advanced baccarat player you also need strategy. Some of you might already be familiar with the strategy tips that are listed below, some of you may not. These tips do not ensure that you will win all the time, but following them will definitely increase your chances.
The ‘tie’ – never bet on it
The game of baccarat is designed in such a way that all players get to choose from three bets. This might seem like a rather poor choice to you. Let’s stop here a minute, ‘choice’ is the operative word. You can still choose between these 3. Let us examine these choices carefully in terms of their house edge:
Player Hand: 1.29%
Bank Hand: 1.01%
Tie Hand: 15.75%
The translation of these percentages is quite simple. The hand that is the most profitable over a period of time is the Bank Hand. The Player Hand follows next. Therefore, your ideal choice would be between these 2. Never bet on the last hand – the Tie Hand.
Of commissions and decks
Choosing your baccarat game wisely is also an important part of a winning chance. If you are a regular player at one of your local casinos you are probably aware that each casino always has its own house rules. Therefore, the percentage of commission paid out and the number of decks will vary from house to house. Your ideal choice would lie in a house that offers a lower commission and a lower number of decks. An example of a winning combination would be a casino that pays out a commission of about 4% on a game of 6 decks with you betting on the Bank Hand.
Managing your money
Money management is also as important as knowing the rules of the game. It is not enough for you to have the best strategy in a game of baccarat; you also need to use your money wisely. It is for this reason that players are always advised to:
• Decide on an amount before the game begins
• Divide the decided money over the rounds that they will play and
• Put away a part if not all of the winnings instead of betting them
Finding a casino online
Not everyone can get to a casino to play a game of baccarat and therefore they rely on the internet and online casinos. You can find online casinos with ease. The best way to locate legitimate ones would be through game and gambling portals and through message board and forums. Interacting with members thought message boards can give you the real picture on which gambling sites you should visit and the ones that you should stay away from.
