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Punto Banco (North American Baccarat)

Posted by Nicolae on August 23rd, 2008 under Baccarat Guide, Rules, games
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In the United States, Australia and Canada, a variation of baccarat is played in which the casino banks the game at all times. Punters may bet on either the player or the banker, which are merely designations for the two hands dealt in each game.
The cards are dealt, one to the ‘Player’ first [...]

Baccarat

Posted by Nicolae on July 1st, 2008 under Baccarat Guide, games
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Baccarat is a gambling card game. It is believed to have been introduced into France from Italy during the reign of Charles VIII of France (ruled 1483-1498), and it is similar to Faro and to Basset. There are three accepted variants of the game: baccarat chemin de fer (railway), baccarat banque [...]