1. Baccarat Strategy, Myth Or Possibility?
As with any form of casino games,
including poker, blackjack and roulette,
the player is always looking for a strategy
to increase their chances of winning.
Many experiences Baccarat players feel
that any mention of a strategy is purely
based on myth and rightly so. We will
look over some of the more common
proclaimed strategies in an attempt to
come to a concrete conclusion on the
Baccarat strategy myth.
The Scorecard
Almost every casino will hand out a scorecard to every player at the table. Players can
be spotted keeping track of the outcome of each hand in an attempt to spot patterns in
order to take advantage of a streak. The casinos encourage this behavior simply
because they know it has no bearing on the outcome of the game. Following a
supposed pattern in Baccarat is as fruitless as it is with Roulette. Each hand plays
independent of the last but this does not stop betters from believing they have found a
betting edge by following trends. It is in your best interest to abstain from this habit as
it has no outcome on the cards being dealt and will not provide you with any sort of
edge.
Card Counting
While often referred to as a stable of successful Blackjack play, card counting is
another card strategy that is meaningless in the game of Baccarat. Although it may
appear as a worthy strategy for the Baccarat player, the fact that the issue of used
cards being fed back into the “shoe” before all have been removed negates any count
you may have made up to that point. Card counting for Baccarat is a race with no end,
the cycle of cards makes it impossible to ever have a solid system in place.
What works?
The most common system used would be always betting on the banker. Although this
is by far the most boring of any system it is the only one that can be mathematically
proven to give you an edge.
The Final Word
After examining the many strategies proposed for the game of Baccarat is becomes
quite clear that there is no failsafe method to improve your odds. Betting on the banker
may make you a winner more often than not but it also strips the game down to a
series of planned bets. It is best to enjoy the game for what it is and abandon any
attempt and finding a strategy to help your odds at the Baccarat table.