Card game Baccarat. Game history
Baccarat is one of the most famous gambling games. It is played by the players and the dealer. Even now, baccarat is considered entertainment inherent in representatives of the upper strata of society. In addition, she is the favorite game of James Bond himself.
How did baccarat come about?
Baccarat has a lot in common with other card games. We are talking about the fact that even now it has not been possible to find out exactly who and when invented it. It is believed that baccarat has been known since the time of the Etruscans, who lived in Italy before the advent of the Roman Empire.
The only thing that can be said for sure is that baccarat has always been known as a game of nobility and aristocrats. It was not available to ordinary people for a number of reasons. Although there are many varieties of card games now, only three are especially popular:
- Chemin de Fer.
- Baccarat Banquet.
- Punto Banco.
Although the general rules of all versions are similar, the conditions for distributing cards differ. In addition, certain varieties of baccarat are popular in different places. The first is in demand in Europe, and the third – in the United States.
Of course, baccarat is not as popular as poker and blackjack. This is largely due to the fact that it was mainly played by aristocrats. Now the game has become available to everyone, but according to tradition, people prefer to dress elegantly during tournaments.
Variety of baccarat games
Although the three versions of the game listed above are especially popular, there are many more. The difference may be in the choice of the banker – it may be the dealer all the time or all the players in turn. Some versions can be played one or two hands, using different strategies to win. But most often the differences between them are as follows:
- Number of participants.
- Number of decks.
- Features of the distribution of cards.
- Payout options.
- Arrangement of tables.
In any case, the rules of any game are always spelled out in the rules of the casino. They should be read in advance before sitting down to the table. After all, ignorance of the rules can cost you defeat and loss of your own funds.
Nowadays, with the development of online casinos, it has become easier to get acquainted with baccarat. The game is available to all categories of players and you can find any version of it in clubs. In addition, it is not necessary to always play for money. In online establishments, it is possible to try your hand in a free mode. It does not require registration and allows you to explore all the main features of a particular version of baccarat.
