Baccarat rules and house edge
Baccarat carries a 1.06% house edge as of 2026-08-24. 7 venues are listed here with table counts and minimums. Payouts and glossary below come from public sources; venue-specific rule variants are noted on each venue page.
Two hands — Player and Banker — receive 2–3 cards; the hand closer to 9 wins. Totals are taken modulo 10 (10s and face cards count 0). The third card is dealt by a fixed drawing table, so no player decisions are involved.
Source: wizardofodds.com · Measured 2026-08-24
House edge
1.06%
8덱 기준 뱅커 1.06% · 플레이어 1.24% · 타이 14.4%
Pace · 시간당 약 70핸드
Payouts
| 타이 / Tie | 8:1 |
|---|---|
| 뱅커 / Banker | 1:1 (커미션 5%) |
| 플레이어 / Player | 1:1 |
House edge by bet type
Sorted by lowest edge. Within one table, what you bet on changes the expected loss several times over.
| Bet | Payout | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| Banker | 1:1 (커미션 5%) | 1.06% |
| Player | 1:1 | 1.24% |
| Tie | 8:1 | 14.36% |
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Basic strategy
- · Even after the 5% commission, Banker has the lowest expected loss.
- · The Tie bet carries a ~14% house edge — the worst on the table.
- · Most side bets (pairs, etc.) exceed a 5% house edge.
Glossary
- 뱅커 · Banker
- The dealer-side hand; wins pay 1:1 minus 5% commission.
- 내추럴 · Natural
- A two-card total of 8 or 9.
- 커미션 · Commission
- Fee charged on winning Banker bets, usually 5%.
What to say at the table
| Meaning | Say this | When |
|---|---|---|
| 칩으로 바꿔 주세요 | Change, please. | 현금을 테이블에 놓으며. 돈은 딜러 손에 직접 건네지 않습니다 |
| 최소 얼마입니까? | What is the minimum? | 앉기 전에 테이블 리밋을 확인할 때 |
| 뱅커에 겁니다 | Banker. | 칩을 뱅커 자리에 놓으며 |
| 플레이어에 겁니다 | Player. | 칩을 플레이어 자리에 놓으며 |
| 그냥 열어 주세요 | Open it, please. | 카드를 직접 젖히지 않고 딜러에게 맡길 때 |
| 베팅 마감입니다 | No more bets. | 딜러가 하는 말 — 이 뒤로는 칩을 올리지 못합니다 |
Etiquette
The squeeze belongs to the largest bettor on that hand. Torn or creased cards force a new shoe, so handle them lightly. Do not crowd the roadmap screen or place chips inside another guest's betting box. Place cash and chips on the felt, not into the dealer's hand. Finish betting before the dealer calls no more bets. Photography is restricted on most gaming floors — ask before taking out a phone. Tipping the dealer is customary but never required.
Where to play
Min bet Not verified · Tables Not verified
Source: sec.solaireresort.com · Measured 2026-08-25
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Source: cityofdreamsmanila.com · Measured 2026-08-25
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Source: www.newportworldresorts.com · Measured 2026-08-25
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Source: www.hannresorts.com · Measured 2026-08-25
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Source: nustar.ph · Measured 2026-08-25
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Source: hoiana.com · Measured 2026-08-25
FAQ
- What is the house edge in Baccarat?
- Baccarat runs at 1.06% under standard rules. The edge alone is misleading: what you actually lose is edge x stake x hands per hour, and Baccarat runs 시간당 약 70핸드. A lower edge at a faster pace can cost more per hour. This figure assumes standard rules. A venue that changes the payout or the rules changes the real number.
- Which bet is worst at a Baccarat table?
- In this table Tie is worst at 14.36% and Banker is lowest at 1.06%. At the same table, where you place the bet changes the expected loss several times over — the spots with the biggest payouts are usually the ones with the biggest edge.
- Are there variants of Baccarat?
- This list carries Super 6 Baccarat. Philippine floors run variants next to the base game, so sitting down without reading the sign puts you at different rules. Each variant has its own page with its own rules and edge.
- Can a first-timer sit at Baccarat?
- The rules are simple enough to follow on a first visit. Read the table limit and payout sign before sitting — the same game at a different payout is a different bet.
- What are the payouts in Baccarat?
- Standard payouts are 타이 / Tie 8:1 · 뱅커 / Banker 1:1 (커미션 5%) · 플레이어 / Player 1:1. Payouts are something a venue can change, and changing them changes the house edge — if the sign differs from the standard, the edge above does not apply at that table.
- Where can I play Baccarat in the Philippines?
- The section below lists the 7 venues we have confirmed. Each entry is transcribed from the venue's own page and carries the date we checked it. Figures the venue does not publish — table count, minimum — are left blank rather than estimated.
- What is the table minimum for Baccarat?
- Not stated by an official source. We do not fill this in with an estimate. Minimums vary by day, hour and floor within the same venue — the sign at the table is the only accurate figure.Not verified
- Is there anything I should not do at a Baccarat table?
- The squeeze belongs to the largest bettor on that hand. Torn or creased cards force a new shoe, so handle them lightly. Do not crowd the roadmap screen or place chips inside another guest's betting box. Place cash and chips on the felt, not into the dealer's hand. Finish betting before the dealer calls no more bets. Photography is restricted on most gaming floors — ask before taking out a phone. Tipping the dealer is customary but never required.