Baccarat is an online casino card game that enjoys high popularity amongst players. Its classic theme has been preserved in the “Baccarat” version from BetSoft.

The main object of “Baccarat” is to predict which hand will get a point value closest to 9. Scores range from 0 to 9, and the hand with the highest point value wins.

To begin the game, you have to first place your wager on the Banker's hand, on the Player's hand, or on a Tie. You can choose from following bets: 1, 5, 25 and 100. Then, the Player and the Banker are each dealt a two-card hand, but there is also a chance for third card which is dealt to the Player and/or the Banker – if Player or Banker have from 0 to 5 in card value, they’ll receive a third card, but if they have from 6 to 7, they have to stand (the opponent gets a third card), and when they have from 8 to 9 – the Banker cannot draw. The computer will automatically assign the third card as the remaining rules are quite complicated and can be seen in the game rules table.

The cards are counted as follows: 1 point for Ace, 0 for face cards and tens, and the value stated on the card for the remaining cards. But there are no higher values from 9 which means that for example, the value of 8 and 8 cards is counted as a 6 in baccarat, etc.

As for the payouts, if there is a Tie, a wager for the Banker or the Player is returned. All winning wagers for the Banker and the Player pay even money, but as a result of betting on the Banker, the bank receives 5% commission. Finally, if you choose Tie, your payoff will be 8 to 1.

As “Baccarat” game from BetSoft is based on a classic theme, you can expect usual style of the icons and graphics. The green table itself differs slightly from other tables for baccarat game which make this version quite unique.

All in all, “Baccarat” from BetSoft is a good game with average range of betting options, nice graphics and gentle sound of croupier. You can increase or decrease the speed of the card dealing animations and increase the game size – not all baccarat games available online has these options.