Baccarat is a simple game to learn how to play. It is purely a game of chance and the rules determining when you are dealt a third card or not are set by the game itself. As such, there are no complicated strategies that need to be learnt and even amateur players of casino games can do well at a game of baccarat. The rules for land-based and online casino baccarat are very similar. There are, however, a few terms that are specific to the game of baccarat and it is worthwhile familiarizing yourself with these terms before you begin to play. A simple baccarat glossary will make sure that you do not become confused during the game. The more comfortable you feel with the baccarat terms, the more comfortable you will feel with the game. Then, you can sit back, relax and enjoy yourself.
- Baccarat - The name of the game. Also refers to the worst hand possible in baccarat with a total of zero.
- Baccarat en Banque - A variation of the game of baccarat in which there are two player positions and the casino books all bets.
- Banco - Refers to the bank. Stated when a player chooses to bet his entire bankroll.
- Broadway - This refers to the can that is generally placed in the center of the baccarat table into which discarded baccarat cards are placed.
- Callman - The name given to the dealer who runs or calls the baccarat game.
- Carte - Term used to request a card from the dealer.
- Coup - A round of playing baccarat.
- Chemin de fer - The European version of baccarat in which one player plays the bank, deals the cards and takes the bets. It is not common in online baccarat.
- Croupier - The French term for the dealer.
- Ladderman - A casino employee who overseas the baccarat table.
- Mini Baccarat - A variation of baccarat in which there is one dealer, instead of two dealers and a caller. It is played on a smaller blackjack-sized table and has simplified rules. Mini baccarat is a variation that is commonly used in online baccarat games.
- Muck - Eight card decks - 416 cards.
- Natural Eight - When the first 2 cards dealt total 8. This hand is also referred to as Le Petite.
- Natural Nine - When the first 2 cards dealt total 9. This is the best hand in baccarat and is also referred to as Le Grande.
- Palette - A tool used in the game of baccarat. It is used to move cards around the baccarat table and is commonly made of wood.
- Punto - This refers to the player in the game of baccarat.
- Shills - This is an employee of the casino who sits at an empty baccarat table in an attempt to attract others players to the game. This person is also referred to as the starter.
- Shooter - A nickname for the bank at the baccarat table.
- Stand-off - A tie between the player and the banker.
- Vigorish - This is the commission that is paid to the casino on winning banker hands. The amount of the vigorish is typically set at 5%.
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