Baccarat has pretty basic terminology. This is because the game itself is rather simple to play. Baccarat is a game of French origin so most of the words you will notice are en Francais while others may be in Italian or Spanish too. We want to ensure that you approach your next Baccarat game with confidence. The more confident you are with these Terms is the more confidently you will play Baccarat.

Baccarat - This is the worst possible hand a Player could get in a game. Baccarat is an Italian word meaning zero.

Banker Bet - This is a bet that the Dealer's hand will beat the Player's hand.

Banco - When a Player bets all his money.

Coup - A round of Baccarat.

Face Cards - Jacks, Queens, and Kings in a deck of cards.

Hit - To take a third card. Only one hit is allowed in Baccarat.

Le Grande - A hand that totals the value of 9, which is the best possible hand a Player can get. Grande is the French term for Big.

Mini-Baccarat - A Baccarat game variation where a smaller table is used.

Natural - When a hand totals 8 or 9, it is said to be a Natural.

Player Bet - A bet that the Player's hand will beat the Dealer's hand.

Stand - Not to take any more cards.

Tie - The value of the Dealer's and Player's hands are the same.

Tie Bet - To bet on a tie between the Player and the Dealer.

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