MINI-BACCARAT
Mini-Baccarat, a smaller version of American Style Baccarat, offers
some unique betting options. In this game the player has the choice of
betting either the bank, player or tie areas (or any combination). The
most common strategy is to bet in one area.
OBJECT OF THE GAME
The object of the game is for the position chosen to be closer to the total of 9 than the other hand, and thereby the winner.
HOW TO PLAY
- The game is begun by placing a bet on either the Banker's or Player's hand. You may also bet the tie which pays 8 to 1 odds.
- Two
cards are dealt from a shoe to each hand. The first hand representing
those betting on the Player, the second on the Banker. A third card may
be dealt to either hand in accordance with the rules shown in the table
below.
- The point value of the hand is determined by adding the cards.
- Aces are counted as 1 point.
- Cards 2-9 counted at face value.
- Tens and face cards equal 0.
- Tens and face cards equal 0.
For example: A five(5) and a four(4) equal nine (a "natural 9"). If
your total is over 9, then the left digit is dropped and the right
digit will be the point value of the hand. For example: An eight (8)
and a seven (7) total 15. The left digit is dropped, and the point
total is now five (5).
- Bets are paid even money, but a 5% commission is charged on winning Banker bets. A bet on a tie hand pays 8 to 1.
PLAYER:
(when first two cards total)
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 0
- 6 or 7
- 8 or9
BANKER:
(when first two cards total)
- Having 0, 1, or 2
- Banker's hand always draws
- Having 3
- Draws when Player's card is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 or 0
- Does not draw when Player's third card is 8
- Having 4
- Draws when Player's card is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
- Does not draw when Player's third card is 1, 8, 9 or 0
- Having 5
- Draws when Player's card is 4, 5, 6 or 7
- Does not draw when Player's third card is 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 or 0
- Having 6
- Draws when Player's card is 6 or 7
- Does not draw when Player's third card is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 or 0
- Having 7
- Having 8 or 9
* If the player stands then the banker hits on a total of 5 or less.