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Classic Baccarat game with a unique twist!
Always 8 Baccarat, a riveting reinvention of the classic Baccarat game with an added twist. With the intriguing rule that ensures the Banker’s first card is always an ‘8’ and permanently placed on the table, this version transforms each game round, encouraging players to develop new strategies and identify emerging trends.
The game’s goal stays the same as traditional Baccarat: predict whether the Player or Banker will reach a score closest to 9, or place a wager on a Tie if you expect an equal score.
For those eager to boost their excitement, side bets such as ‘Banker Pair’ and ‘Player Pair’ provide additional chances for big wins.
Always 8 Baccarat features an increased base payout for the Player’s side to 1.48:1.
The game is played with eight standard 52-card decks shuffled by a continuous shuffle machine, and only the numeric values of each card are relevant.
The card values are as follows:
Before each deal, bet on whether the Player’s or Banker’s hand will win by having the hand closest or equal to 9. You can also wager on a Tie, which occurs when both the Player and Banker hold hands of equal value.
In Always 8 Baccarat, the dealer’s first card is always pre-determined and is already present on the table when the game round starts.
After the betting time, the dealer deals two cards to the Player and one to the Banker.
Each hand’s value is calculated by dropping the tens digit in a hand otherwise worth 10 or more. Similarly, a face card plus a 9 will be worth 9.
If the Player or the Banker receives an initial two-card hand worth 8 or 9, no additional cards will be dealt to either hand. A third card might be drawn for the Player, Banker or both sides adhering to standard Baccarat rules.
