Card Counting in Baccarat |
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Edward Thorp in his book "The Mathematics of Gambling" states that there is no distinct advantage to card counting in Baccarat. So for those that are trying to figure out how to have an edge , just fugedaboutit! Baccarat is a simple game that makes the player choose from three possible outcomes. Player, Banker, or Tie. It sounds simple and uncomplicated. No splits, no insurance, and all of the countless decisions a player has to go through in Blackjack. In Baccarat, the goal is to get nine. In some places they call it "Lucky Nine" and whoever gets nine is lucky indeed. If you bet on player and player gets nine and banker gets eight - you win. If both player and banker gets 9. It's a tie or a draw. So for the sophisticated player that wants to do card counting in Baccarat?, if you do that you are unsophisticated. The majority of Baccarat players rely on luck and streaks. The question is can you really come up with a baccarat strategy? If you do, let me know. We can have a drink, you can tell me this system of yours, and by the way I want my drink "shaken not stirred." |