While the game's appeal may be attributable, in part, to its intriguing history—legends tell of Roman virgins playing a nine-sided dice game to determine their fate — and glamorized game environment — tables are often cordoned off from the main casino floor behind a velvet rope — it is its unique rules that make the game a universal favorite.
The word “baccarat” is derived from Italian and French translations of “zero”, which refer to the value assigned to tens and face cards. In a standard game, the aforementioned are rendered nearly useless, as the point is to come as close to nine as possible without going over.
Up to 15 players may participate in a game and each has a chance to deal the cards. Though betting positions are irrelevant, the act of dealing the cards is said by those who play, to be one of the most alluring aspects of the game.
Another baccarat game advantage is its unusually low house edges, typically ranging from 1.26% to 1.41%.
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