Why do people keep score while playing baccarat?
They’re tracking the hands, in hopes they may spot some pattern in the way the cards are falling. Remember, though, that eight decks of cards are used in baccarat. Consequently, each hand is independent of all the others. Baccarat is strictly a guessing game, and keeping score isn’t going to change anything. The dealer will shuffle all eight decks, then offer them to a player to cut. Then the dealer turns over the first card. Let’s say it’s a 9. The dealer will then deal nine more cards face down, and these will go into the discard rack. The rest of the cards will be placed in the shoe, and the game gets underway. Here’s another interesting fact. In larger casinos, where big bets are an everyday experience, the casino will use brand new cards every time the shoe is emptied. This guards against any improprieties by either the players or casino employees. Can I bet the hand ends in a tie? Yes, it’s the only proposition bet on the table, and a bad one at that. In the event the hand ends i
