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A calm second opinion for baccarat

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Pocket reference

The honest baseline

Standard 8-deck rules, Banker commission at 5%. Rules and payouts can vary by casino.

Player1.24%

house edge44.62% win chance

Banker1.06%

house edge45.86% win chance

Tie14.36%

house edge9.52% chance • pays 8:1

Banker commission

A $10 Banker win returns $9.50 profit, plus your $10 stake. That commission is already in the 1.06% edge.

Common payouts

Player win1:1

Banker win0.95:1 net

Tie win8:1 typical

A betting system changes bet size, not the cards. Over enough hands, the house edge still applies to every dollar wagered.