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• When playing baccarat the player's hand always goes first and dictates what happens to the banker's hand.
• If the Player’s hand is a total of 8 or 9 points, it’s a natural win and no third card will be drawn.
• The Player’s hand always stands on 6 or 7.
• On any total from 0 to 5, the Player draws a third card – unless the Banker has 8 or 9 which is a natural win for the banker

• When Banker’s first two cards total:
• 0-1-2 the Bank draws a third card unless the player has a natural win (8 or 9)
• 3: Bank draws if Player’s third card is 0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 or 9.
• Bank stands when the Player’s third card is 8.
• 4: Bank draws if the Player’s third card is 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7.
• Bank stands when the Player’s third card is 0 – 1 – 8 – 9.
• 5: Bank draws if the Player’s third card is 4 – 5 – 6 – 7.
• Bank stands when the Player’s third card is 0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 8 – 9.
• 6: Bank draws if the Player’s third card is 6 – 7.
• Bank stands when the Player’s third card is 0 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 8 – 9.
• 7: Stands.
• 8 – 9: Natural Numbers – neither hand draws a third card.

• If a player bets on the player’s hand and wins, the casino will payout 1:1 (even money)
• If a player bets on the banker's hand and wins, the casino takes a 5% commission of the 1:1 payout.
• If a player bets on the outcome of the hand being a tie (Egalite) the casino will payout 8:1 or in some casinos 9:1

Punto Banco is the most common Baccarat variations, popular worldwide due to the game's low house edge and simplicity. Punto Banco evolved from the game baccarat as a card game played against the casino. The rules follow those of baccarat with slight changes on the drawing of cards depending on the result of the first two cards drawn for both the player and banker win to be possible. In land-based casino’s Punto Banco can be played both on a large table with up to 12 players or on a mini punto table with up to 6 players, in both games the rules are the same.

Chemin de Fer is a baccarat variant that originated in France. The player acts as the bank and plays against other players rather than the casino. It happens on a large 14-seater table and is mostly reserved for Baccarat VIP gaming. Chemin de Fer is not a version of baccarat you can find at online casinos, as the live dealer baccarat version is usually Punto Banco or Mini.

Mini Baccarat is a 7-player table game that gives the dealer the authority to manage the game. Despite its limited status, it can operate close to 200 hands per hour and is the most common among the Baccarat versions.

Squeeze Baccarat has the same general rules as traditional baccarat except the players get a chance to squeeze their cards to reveal the value of the cards slowly. Many online casinos offer this baccarat game offering players special camera views and peel to reveal features to increase the excitement of the game, however, it can slow down the speed of the game.

• Player Pair: The first two cards dealt to the Player make a pair. This is an even money payout 1:1
• Banker Pair: The first two cards dealt to the Banker make a pair. The payout for this bet is 11:1
• Perfect Pair: The first two cards dealt to the Player or Banker form a pair. The payout for this bet is 25:1.

• Dragon 7: If the banker’s hand is a three-card hand totalling 7 the side bet wins. The payout for this bet is 40:1
• Panda 8: If the player’s hand is a three-card hand totalling 8 the side bet wins. The payout for this bet is 25:1.

Martingale is a classic betting system baccarat players use to propose betting outcomes. It uses a negative regression model, which urges gamers to double their bet if they lose and bet with the same amount if they win. The system guarantees stake returns, even if you lose an initial bet. However, the Martingale system only works in short baccarat betting sessions since it might lead to huge losses while chasing the initial stake.

The Paroli system seeks to correct the excesses of the Martingale system. It works with a positive progression model, starting with a fixed amount and increases/retain the bet amount depending on the outcome. If the gamer loses, the stake amount remains the same. They only double the amount when they win.

The number of times one can continuously bet after winning varies. Some stop at 3 while others go in until they lose. Although playing continually may amount to losses, the marginal loss is significantly lower compared to the negative regression model. The Paroli system only works for Baccarat games if the gamer has a stake ceiling to control losses.

The labouchere model is a negative regression model that capitalises on multiple small wins instead of one big one. It spreads out the risk into numerous fronts, which might recoup losses over time. This system works for Baccarat games as the number of stakes gamers can make can salvage losses incurred over time.

Fibonacci also applies to UK Baccarat games, but its influence does not improve the output prospects compared to the other betting systems. It borrows from the negative progression system, although its formula isn't aggressive. It follows a number sequence that increases per stake. However, improving the stake value regardless of a win or loss might lead to significant losses.