{"id":29552,"date":"2026-09-06T13:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T17:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/?post_type=article&#038;p=29552"},"modified":"2026-09-06T10:20:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T14:20:45","slug":"beginners-guide-to-baccarat","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/beginners-guide-to-baccarat\/","title":{"rendered":"Baccarat Rules: Understanding the Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic baccarat rules dictate every moment of gameplay, from when bettors place their wagers to when croupiers process chips. Discover how each of these rules impacts the game so you can make the most out of each baccarat wager.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"betmg-2809221901\" class=\"after-article-adv-ad betmg-after-content betmg-entity-placement\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Advertisements\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betmgm.com\/en\/myaccount\/promotions\/casino\/new-player-offer\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PS_MC_3864152_PS &#8211; Facebook &#8211; 1200&#215;628\"><img src=\"https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-300x157.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-1024x536.jpg?strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-768x402.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-50x26.jpg?strip=all 50w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1-640x335.jpg?strip=all 640w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=120 120w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=240 240w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=360 360w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=480 480w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=840 840w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=960 960w, https:\/\/eidk95seyu2.exactdn.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/PS_MC_3864152_PS-Facebook-1200x628-1.jpg?strip=all&w=1080 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":58767,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[459],"tags":[],"topic":[],"class_list":["post-29552","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-casino-guides"],"acf":{"article_highlights":[{"hightlight":"Baccarat rules are the governing principles of the card game."},{"hightlight":"Basic rules cover when additional cards are dealt and the settlement of bets."},{"hightlight":"Standard rules provide a fun and simple experience for bettors."}],"article_builder":[{"acf_fc_layout":"paragraph","title_only":true,"content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baccarat is a relatively simple game of chance, but it's important that new players take a look at guides that cover the baccarat rules for beginners, as these cover the game's unique elements, like how additional cards are dealt and how the scoring system works. Outside of the element of chance, these rules define how the game of <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betmgm.com\/en\/casino\/c\/tablegames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online baccarat<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is played, making them essential for players to understand.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about the basics of baccarat.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>What is Baccarat?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As BetMGM\u2019s <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/how-to-play-baccarat-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baccarat guide<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains, baccarat is a card game usually played with six to eight decks in the shoe. Standard baccarat tables can feature up to 14 positions for bettors.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your objective in RNG (random number generator) and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/live-dealer-baccarat-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live dealer baccarat<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to correctly predict the outcome of the upcoming coup (round). There are three possibilities:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The banker hand has a better score than the player hand<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The player hand has a better score than the banker hand<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The banker and player hands are tied in value<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>What Are the Rules of Baccarat?<\/b><\/h2>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"large_image","image_options":"inline-image","image":29555,"image_link":"","caption_1":"","image_2":null,"caption_2":"","image_2_link":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"paragraph","title_only":true,"content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The game starts with bettors placing their wagers before the cards are dealt. At that point, the dealer deals the cards, announces the results, and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/baccarat-odds-and-payouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baccarat payouts<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are settled according to the score of each hand.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bettors have no part in gameplay other than <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/banker-in-baccarat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">betting on the banker<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, player, or tie in the standard Punto Banco version of baccarat. Rules govern the value of cards, how they are combined to formulate scores for hands, and how many cards each hand receives.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>Baccarat Card Values Explained<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the easiest ways to <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-be-a-better-baccarat-player\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">become a better baccarat player<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to be familiar with which cards are part of the game and the values of the featured cards. Baccarat excludes jokers from play, and<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10s and face cards are worth zero. Aces are worth one point. Every other card in the game is worth its face value in points.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>How Does Baccarat Scoring Work?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoring in most <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/types-of-baccarat-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">types of baccarat<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves the sums of the values of the cards in each hand. For example, a five and a two is a score of seven. The top score in baccarat is nine, so any total that surpasses nine and has double digits automatically gets the first digit removed. For example, a hand worth a total of twelve has a final score of two.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>What Are the Baccarat Dealing Rules?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In baccarat, both the Banker and Player are dealt two cards for their initial hands. Each hand is dealt a card one-by-one. The values of each hand are totaled to determine what the next steps are. The round may be over, or each hand may need a third card to decide the winner. Third-card rules limit the instances of ties and result in the casino\u2019s <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/reasons-why-beginners-need-to-know-about-house-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">house edge<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The player vs. banker baccarat rules are different in terms of whether each hand receives a third card.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>When Does the Player Hand Get a Third Card?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules for whether the Player hand gets a third card are very simple:<\/span>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Player Hand Score<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Result<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0-5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third card is dealt<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 or 7<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No third card is dealt<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 or 9<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No third card is dealt, as these are natural scoring hands<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3><b>When Does the Banker Hand Get a Third Card?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rule for the banker hand hinges on applying these rules to the player hand. If the player hand didn\u2019t receive a third card, then the same rules apply to the banker hand (third card on a score of 0-5, no card on 6 or 7).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the player hand received a third card, then the dealing rules for the banker hand depend on two factors: the two-card score of the banker hand and the value of the player\u2019s third card only, in that order.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the banker\u2019s two-card score is seven, then no third card is dealt regardless of the value of the player\u2019s third card. If the banker\u2019s two-card score is zero, one, or two, then the hand receives a third card regardless of the value of the player\u2019s third card.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For two-card scores of three, four, five, and six, the value of the player\u2019s third card dictates the action.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><b>Banker Hand Two-Card Score<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>Banker Gets Third Card If<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td><b>No Third Card is Dealt If<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player\u2019s third card was a 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or a 9<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player\u2019s third card was an 8<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player\u2019s third card was a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or a 7<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player\u2019s third card was a 0, 1, 8, or a 9<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player\u2019s third card was a 4, 5, 6, or a 7<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player\u2019s third card was a 0, 1, 2, 3, 8, or a 9<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player\u2019s third card was a 6 or a 7<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player\u2019s third card was a 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, or a 9<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><b>Basic Baccarat Terminology<\/b><\/h2>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"large_image","image_options":"inline-image","image":29554,"image_link":"","caption_1":"","image_2":null,"caption_2":"","image_2_link":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"paragraph","title_only":true,"content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any activity, people eventually repurpose existing phrases and words to communicate more efficiently. Baccarat is no exception.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common baccarat terms include:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banco \u2014 Another name for the banker in the game.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banker Bet \u2014 Wagering on the banker to have the better score.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/how-play-baccarat-banque\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banque<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 A baccarat variant that adds a second Player hand to the game.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caller \u2014 A casino staff member who handles cards and calls out the results.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carte \u2014 Request for a third card.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/chemin-de-fer-baccarat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemin de Fer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 A variation of baccarat in which players take turns as the banker.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commission \u2014 A fee, commonly up to 5%, deducted from winning Banker bets in commission baccarat.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coup \u2014 A round of play in standard baccarat games.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut \u2014 Separating and repositioning a portion of the cards after shuffling before they are placed in the shoe.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealer \u2014 A casino staff member who deals cards to the banker and player.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discard Tray \u2014 A specific location on the table for cards that have been played.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Down Card \u2014 A card that is turned over to conceal its value.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/dragon-bonus-baccarat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dragon Bonus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 A side bet that pays out if the banker or player wins with a score of eight or nine, or if the margin of victory is at least four points.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face Cards \u2014 The Jacks, Kings, and Queens in the decks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat Bet \u2014 A wager with the same value as the bet that came before it.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladderman \u2014 A casino staff member who observes the game and makes a ruling in any disputes.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Grande \u2014 Another way to describe a natural nine.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">La Petite \u2014 Another way to describe a natural eight.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-play-mini-baccarat-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini Baccarat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 A baccarat game with fewer table positions.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monkey \u2014 Slang for a 10 or a face card.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural \u2014 A two-card hand with a score of eight or nine.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palette \u2014 A device or tool that callers and\/or dealers use to move cards.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Player \u2014 A wager on the player hand to have the better score.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punto \u2014 The player in a baccarat hand.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/how-does-punto-banco-compare-to-baccarat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punto Banco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 A common name for standard baccarat.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push \u2014 A bet that neither loses nor wins.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shill \u2014 A casino staff member whose job is to fill a baccarat table.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoe \u2014 A card-holding machine or device.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tie \u2014 Betting on the banker and player hands to have the same scores.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upcard \u2014 A card facing upwards, showing its value.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s good <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/baccarat-etiquette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baccarat etiquette<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to understand these terms so you don\u2019t interrupt the game.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>Baccarat Rules FAQ<\/b><\/h2>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"large_image","image_options":"inline-image","image":29557,"image_link":"","caption_1":"","image_2":null,"caption_2":"","image_2_link":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"paragraph","title_only":true,"content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at some of the frequently asked questions about baccarat rules below.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Do Any Baccarat Variants Change the Basic Game Rules?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Chemin de Fer, for example, gives bettors the chance to act as the banker and make decisions about whether to draw third cards.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>What Beats What in Baccarat?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two- or three-card hand with the better score, with nine being the ideal score, wins in baccarat. The scoring system dictates that 10s and face cards are zero points, aces are one point, every other card is worth its face value, and any total of 10 or more gets the first digit removed for the final score. Understanding the scoring system in baccarat can help you avoid any <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/baccarat-myths-and-misconceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">baccarat misconceptions<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>What Is a Natural in Baccarat?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A natural in baccarat is when the first two cards of any hand add up to eight or nine. A three-card score of either eight or nine doesn\u2019t count as a natural.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>What Happens if Both Hands Get Naturals in Baccarat?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If both hands are dealt naturals in baccarat, there are two possible results. If one of the hands is a natural eight while the other hand is a natural nine, the natural nine hand wins. If both hands are natural eights or both are natural nines, then the result is a tie.<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Why Do Some Hands Get Third Cards in Baccarat?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casino.betmgm.com\/en\/blog\/guides\/avoid-common-baccarat-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mistakes that new baccarat players make<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is looking at the first two cards for each hand and thinking that the coup is over, as rules may allow for the dealing of third cards. The third-card rule preserves the math of the game to provide for the casino\u2019s advantage in baccarat.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>Play Baccarat Like a High Roller With BetMGM<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baccarat players, both experienced and novice, enjoy a full deck of benefits. 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