“Master Baccarat: A Comprehensive Glossary”
Introduction
Baccarat is a popular casino game enjoyed by many around the world. However, for those new to the game, the terminology used can be confusing and overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive baccarat glossary to help you understand the language of the game.
Baccarat Glossary
1. Baccarat
Let’s start with the basics. Baccarat is both the name of the game and the worst hand you can have, with a total value of zero.
2. Banker
In baccarat, the banker is not a casino employee but rather one of the two hands that players can bet on.
3. Player
The player is the other hand that players can bet on, separate from the banker.
4. Natural
A natural is a two-card hand with a total value of eight or nine.
5. Tie
A tie is when both the banker and player hands have the same total value.
6. Coup
A coup is one round of play in baccarat, consisting of the banker and player hands being dealt and bets being placed.
7. Commission
A commission is a fee charged by the casino on wins made from betting on the banker hand, typically around 5%.
8. Shoe
The shoe is the container that holds the cards and is passed around the table for each coup.
9. Palette
The palette is a tool used by the dealer to move cards around the table.
10. Face cards
Face cards are the jack, queen, and king cards, each with a total value of zero.
