Baccarat 2

Baccarat's roots are in Europe, but in the modern era, it is extremely popular on the Asian continent. Pragmatic Play is fully embracing this theme by hiring predominantly Asian croupiers to host the tables of Baccarat 2.

Aside from the appealing aesthetics of the studio scenery, this live dealer game is streamed in high-quality video resolution and offers the full complement of side bets with a max win potential of 30x your stake.

How to Play Baccarat: A Step-by-Step Guide

The procedure for playing a hand or a few hands of Baccarat 2 is simple. Even newbie Canadian players can get oriented around the table relatively fast, and this short guide will illustrate the key points. Follow this sequence of steps to complete a round:

1. Load the Game: Login to your Casino Days account and join the table if Baccarat 2.
2. Select a Bet Amount: Choose which amount you are going to wager. 
3. Place Your Bet: Pick from the following options: Player, Banker, or Tie. You can modify your bet until the croupier announces: "BETS CLOSED".
4. Cards are Dealt: The croupier deals 4 initial. If either hand needs a 3rd card, the Dealer deals an extra card according to the Third Card Rule.
5. Conclusion of a Round: Once all the necessary cards are dealt, the round is complete, and the bet on the hand with the score closest to 9 wins the round.

Game Rules and Betting Options

Baccarat is one of the oldest card games, and its concept is very small to bet on the outcome of a coin toss. There are 3 main bets: Player, Banker, and Tie, plus several side bets. Cards from 1 up to 9 retain their original numerical value, while 10s and face cards count as zero. 

The dealer distributes 2 cards each for each of the 2 bets, and a 3 card is drawn according to the 3 card rule. There are 3 scenarios when a 3 card is not drawn, and those are if the score of the Player's or Banker's hand is 8 or 9 points when the Player has 6 points, and the Banker has 7 points or vice versa, and on a Tie from 6 up to 9 points.

Special Features

The catalogue of side bets increases payout odds and improves the entertaining value of the game. There are 6 side bets, but after 60 rounds, the Banker/Player Pairs and Perfect Pair will be disabled. The additional bets include: 

• Perfect Pair: Hand with 2 identical cards, such as two Jacks of Hearts
• Coloured Pair: Pair of the same rank and colour but not suits. 
• Mixed Pair: Pair of the same rank but different suits and colours.
• Player/Banker Bonus: A natural hand means a score of 8 or 9 or by at least 4 points.

Our Baccarat Tips and Strategies

Baccarat is all about luck, no strategy can influence the course of the game, but that does not mean you should play without a plan. Here are a few tips: 

• Learn the Payout Odds: Understanding the rules and payables for the side bets is crucial.
• Banker Bet is Best: The banker bet is statistically a safer wager.
• Play With Small Bet Amounts: Use smaller stakes to extend gaming sessions and improve chances of securing a win.
• Quit While You’re Ahead: If you have a good run, consider ending the day with your winnings.

Baccarat RTP and House Edge: What You Need to Know

The overall RTP is 98.94%. Looking at the RTPs for each bet, the percentages are a Player RTP of 98.76%, a Banker RTP of 98.94%, and a Tie bet offers an RTP of 85.64%. The Either Pair offers an RTP of 86.29%.

Payout Potential of Baccarat 2 Live Casino Game

The paytable shows that the Player bet pays at 1:1 odds, while a Banker bet pays at 0.95:1 odds. The Tie bet pays at 8:1 odds.

Payouts for the side bets include:

• Either Pair is 5:1 odds.
• Banker/Player Pair is 11:1 odds.
• Perfect Pair is 25:1 odds.
• The Player/Banker Bonus for a hand by 9 points is 30:1 odds.

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