Baccarat Basics for Busy Players

Baccarat is one of the simplest casino games, perfect for players short on time. The goal is to bet on which hand—Player or Banker—will have a total closest to 9. You can also bet on a Tie. Cards 2-9 are face value, 10s and face cards are 0, and Aces are 1. If the total exceeds 9, only the second digit counts (e.g., 15 becomes 5).

How a Round Works

Two hands are dealt: Player and Banker. Each gets two cards. If either hand has a total of 8 or 9, it's a natural, and the round ends. Otherwise, a third card may be drawn based on fixed rules. You don't need to memorize these; the dealer handles it. Payouts are 1:1 for Player, 1:1 for Banker (minus 5% commission), and 8:1 or 9:1 for Tie. At NextBet, you can play live baccarat with real dealers. The game is fast, with each round taking under a minute. It's a great choice for quick sessions.