Online Baccarat at Refuel Casino
Baccarat is one of the coolest casino games around, played by screen stars, playboys, and high rollers across the world.
It’s enjoyed something of a renaissance in recent years, with baccarat revenues hitting record highs in Las Vegas and Macau in recent years.
Part of the allure is the game’s simplicity and low house edge. Find out all you need to know about online baccarat at Refuel Casino, then give the game a go!
What is online baccarat?
Online baccarat is a simple card game in which you have three betting options - betting on the Player position to win, betting on the Banker position to win, or betting on the tie.
Using a standard 52-card deck of playing cards, the aim is to get a hand with a value of 9 or as close to 9 as possible.
Aces are low, face cards are worth 0, and all other cards are their face value. Each position on the table is dealt two cards (in some instances, three cards), and the values are added together. 9 + a jack would equal 9, for example, while 3 +4 =7.
The player position is dealt a third card if the total is 1-2-3-4-5-10. The banker position is dealt a third card following a more complicated list of rules.
You don’t really need to remember all the baccarat rules because the gameplay is automatic, and if you are playing live baccarat, the dealer will know all the rules.
But if you want to try and remember the third card banker rules, just hit the info button inside the game.
Online baccarat uses computer software to recreate the classic game with animations and sounds adding to the credibility. Live baccarat is played with real dealers via a video stream.
How to win at online baccarat
With a house edge of less than 1.25% on both the player and banker bet, online baccarat is a casino game that offers better winning opportunities than most.
Casino losses can spiral quickly if high rollers hit a decent run of luck. But you must remember that it’s ultimately luck. There is no skill involved.
While the player and banker position look identical in terms of odds to the casual player, the house edge on the banker bet is just 1.06%. On the player bet, it’s 1.24%. The margins are tiny, but there is no point betting on the player position over the banker position.
The banker position pays 1/1 minus 5% ‘commission’. The player position pays 1/1.
The tie in baccarat offers better odds at 8/1 (sometimes 9/1), but the house edge is a whopping 14.36%, so it’s best avoided as a regular wager.
Best strategies for online baccarat?
Baccarat strategies are all over the internet, with some even promising guaranteed wins. Our advice – ignore them. No method can fundamentally change the fact that baccarat has a house edge.
Your aim to play for fun and if you hit a bit of luck and your bankroll is up, then great! Don’t look at baccarat to make a long-term profit.
Here we show you three popular baccarat strategies and explain why they are flawed.
Martingale baccarat system – also used for roulette, this system tells you to bet on even money bets (either the player or the banker) and double your stakes after every loss until you win.
In theory, you will always eventually be up against the house. The flaw? Firstly, even a small losing run will see you place ever-bigger bets to win just one unit back. And at some stage, you’ll hit a massive losing run that decimates your bankroll, or you will reach the table limits.
Paroli baccarat system – the opposite of the Martingale system. You double your stakes after every win in the hope of making winning streaks pay. While you will undoubtedly make a nice profit if you hit a winning run, these profits will be wiped out if you hit a losing run.
1324 baccarat system – Start by betting one unit, then three, then two, then four in that order. That’s assuming you are winning. If you lose, then you go back to the start of the system and start again.
It may seem like a sophisticated system, but there’s no protection again a losing run. And if you start winning, you risk your winnings each time.
Best baccarat strategy? Have fun and play responsibly!
Live baccarat games at Refuel Casino
There are over 20 live baccarat tables available 24/7 at Refuel Casino. Play a range of different live dealer baccarat games, including Squeeze Baccarat (where the cards are turned over slowly to build the excitement), no commission baccarat, Lightning Baccarat (each round has special multipliers from 2X to 8X), speed baccarat, and First Person Baccarat, which offers a more immersive experience.
Live baccarat comes from various providers like Evolution Gaming, and you can find tables with different themes and language preferences.
Can I win real money when playing online baccarat?
Yes, with real money online baccarat, you have a pretty good chance of winning money. If you stick to the banker or player bets, you have a nearly 50% chance of winning – much better odds than most casino games.
You can play with stakes from €0.25 right up to hundreds of euros at some of the VIP tables. Choose a stake level you are happy with and can afford to lose.
Remember, the best way to enjoy online baccarat for real money is to play responsibly and just for fun!