Records suggest the game may have been played as far back as the fifteenth century in France where it is sometime known as punto banco. Chemin de fer is very similar to baccarat as it's played in American casinos today. The difference is one of the players banks the game instead of the casino. It has kept it's elegant trait and is still one of the most appealing games to the well situated individuals in our society. In traditional casinos Baccarat tables are often kept separate from the rest of the casino in a ‘Baccarat Pit.’ The Baccarat table is easy to recognize. If you’re right, you win; if you’re wrong, you lose. It's a good, simple game for those graduating from slots. Anyone who likes a challenge will get bored with this game quickly. One hand is called "Banker" and the other hand is deceptively called "Player", but you can bet on either hand. Winning bets placed on the “Player” pay 1:1. The higher hands wins. The probability of a "Banker" win is nearly 46%, and the probability of a "Player" win is 44.6%. Remember the slower you play, the longer your money will last. NATURAL: If either or both hands are dealt either an 8 or 9 (in the first two cards), this is a natural and no further cards are drawn. To calculate the score for the hand, add the values of each card and drop the ten's digit.

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