This section covers the most common terms you will hear when playing baccarat or reading about the game. It is worth learning all of the terminology as you can then get both the best out of our baccarat guide and the best out of your play. Many of the terms in baccarat come from the French language as the game originates from France.
Baccarat
A hand with a total of zero is known as baccarat
Banker Bet
A bet that the bankers hand will be better than the players
Carte
A term used to request a card
from the dealer
Chemin De Fer
A European version of baccarat where a player acts as the bank and deals
Coup
One round on the table is known as a coup
Croupier
The dealer at the baccarat table
Face Cards
A Jack, Queen or King is known as a face card in baccarat
Le Grande
A term used for a total of 9 - the best possible hand in baccarat
Mini Baccarat
The most common version of online baccarat where the casino deals the cards
Natural
A two card hand that has a total of 8 or 9 is known as a natural
Palette
A wooden tool used
to turn over and move the cards on the table
Player Bet
A bet that the player hand will beat the dealer hand
Punto Banco
Translates to Player Banker and is the most common form of the game in the USA
Shoe
The area from where the cards are dealt
Stand Off
Another way of saying that the dealer and player hands are equal
Tie Bet
A bet that the two hands will have the same total |
