Words & Terms Used In Baccarat
A Natural
If the first two cards has a total score of 8 or 9 this is called a Natural.
A Cheval
In some private baccarat games there is a common rule where the Player can play two hands - to win he must win on both hands. If he wins one hand and looses the other its a tie.
Baccarat
Baccarat is the name of the game Baccarat. Baccarat is a Italian word and it means Zero - zero is the worst hand you can get in baccarat.
Baccarat en Banque
Another variant of Baccarat.
Banker Bet
A bet placed on the Banker's hand beating the Players hand.
Banko
Another word for the Bank. In Private baccarat game a player can challenge the Bankers entire bankroll by announcing 'Banko'.
Bankroll
All the money you bring to the table.
Best Baccarat Bet
This is a bet on the Banker - chances of winning are 45.84%.
Chemin-de-fer
A variant of baccarat - the name means railroad.
Commission
The casino takes a 5% commission on winning bets on Banker.
Coupe
A single round of baccarat.
Dealer
A casino employee who is dealing the cards and handling bets - paying winners and so on.
Le Grande
A hand with the value 9 - the best possible hand in baccarat. Grand is French for Big.
Muck
This is a term used about all the cards - normally 8 decks or cards. Adding up to 416 cards.
Petite
A hand with the value 8 - petite is French for 'small'.
Player Bet
A bet placed on the Players hand beating the dealers hand.
Punto Banko
Another name for the baccarat game.
Railroad
A variant of baccarat - also called chemin-de-fer.
Shoe
The shoe is where the cards are dealt from.
Shooter
Slang for the Bank.
Standoff
A Tie - the value of the dealer and players hands are the same.
Streak
A winning streak or a loosing streak.
Super Pan Nine
Another variant of Baccarat is called Super Pan Nine.
Tie Bet
It's possible to bet on a tie among the Banker and the Player.
