Playing Baccarat at W88

The game of Baccarat is one of Malaysia’s most popular to play in online betting sites like W88. Based on its popularity and simplicity involved in playing it, there are many variants available. These are located within its live casino as well as its Games section.

The main objective when playing Baccarat, and what makes this game simply and entertaining to play, is betting on a hand you think will be closest to a total of 9. It affords you the ability to place bets on several options, with those being the player, banker, or if you prefer a tie.

Based on this, and the game’s popularity, we have included basic instructions on how to play Baccarat at W88. We have also included a summary of the different types of Baccarat to help give you an idea of what you can expect when deciding which to play.

How to play Baccarat at W88

The game of Baccarat is quite easy to master, and while that in itself is true, there are some things you need to know before you start playing. First, Baccarat is played using a six-deck show of cards. In order to be successful, you need to have a point total of 9.

Remember, that in Baccarat, face cards have no value, the exception to this is the ace as it has a value of 1. All others in the deck are valued by the number displayed, and when determining your total, if the count is double digits, then the leftmost number will be dropped.

To start playing, the first step is to place a bet on ones of have three options. The first is the banker, the second the player and third is betting on a tie. While deciding on which option, consideration needs to be put towards the payouts and potential commission that can be taken. The payout for the player and banker is identical, but should the banker win, you will forfeit a 5% commission. However, if betting on a tie and successful, your payout will be 8 to 1.

A game of Baccarat will start with two cards being dealt to the player and two cards to the banker. While it is not common, a third card may be dealt to one of the other if their two-card total is 5 or less. After determining the hand total, whoever has a combined hand total closest to 9 will be deemed the winner.

FUN FACT: Phil Ivey, a world-famous poker champion, has found a technique called “edge-shorting” to win $10 million in the Baccarat game.

Different Variations of Online Baccarat

There is a wide selection of different styles of baccarat you can play at W88. This includes the traditional form of the game as well as several others such as Dragon Jackpot Baccarat, Speed Baccarat, Classic Baccarat, Super 99 Baccarat, Lucky Baccarat and Super Fantan, to name a few.

Whichever, the variation you choose, we recommend you take some time to read the rules and become familiar with each unique variation of the game. This will allow you to get the best possible experience and the most from the time you spend playing baccarat at W88.