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.