Baccarat is a card game that is played at Casinos all around the world. It is a simple, elegant game that combines elegance with gambling. Baccarat is also one of the most popular online casino games and is quickly gaining popularity in the United States.

The object of baccarat is to have your hand (the player’s or the banker’s) total closest to nine. The value of the cards is determined by their pips (the dots on each card that represent clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades). Face cards are worth zero, and Aces count as one.

At the end of the deal, whichever hand has a score closer to nine wins the bet. If the hand is a ‘natural’ (if the player or banker have an 8 and 9 with the first two cards, it is known as a ‘natural’), a third card is not drawn, and the counting of the cards starts again.

There are several wagers that you can make in baccarat, beyond the Player’s bet and the Banker’s bet. These side bets have different payouts and are available for players to place before the deal. The payouts and odds vary by establishment and platform. Generally, Player pairs pay 11:1 odds while Banker pair bets have a lower payout at 5:1. Tie bets have a higher return than the Player or Banker bets and are charged a standard 5% commission by DraftKings. Baccarat is one of the most glamorous casino games, and its glamor has made it a staple at many high-end casinos worldwide. The game has even been featured in multiple films featuring James Bond including Dr. No; Thunderball; On Her Majesty’s Secret Service; and GoldenEye.