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fer, with just a slight difference in rules.
In both games, the object is to score as close as possible to 9 by adding
up the face values of the cards, and discarding the leftmost digit of the
answer. In baccarat, the rules are more formal, and the game is always
banked by the casino, although the deal passes from player to player.
Players may choose to bet on the player, the banker or on a tie. Since a
tie doesn't happen very often, ties win at much longer odds.
Although popular for centuries in Europe,
baccarat only reached American casinos in the 1950's via South America.
The American version is a combination of European baccarat and chemin de
fer. Casino holders preserved its aristocratic image by setting the stakes
high and housing the game in the plushest area of the casino. Since a lot
of money changes hands in baccarat because of the high stakes, the
fortunes of the casino often fluctuate directly according to the success
or failure of its clients at the baccarat table!
Mini-baccarat was later introduced to
bring the game within the reach of ordinary clients. With mini baccarat,
the stakes are much lower, and the game is much faster. However, many
people are still attracted by the glamour of the original game, with its
luxurious surroundings and exclusive atmosphere.
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