Game Rules
Royal Baccarat is played with a standard 8-deck shoe, shuffled securely on the server before every shoe begins.
Card Values
- Ace = 1
- Cards 2–9 = face value
- 10, Jack, Queen, King = 0
- Only the last digit of the hand total counts (e.g. 7 + 8 = 15 → counts as 5)
How a Round Works
- Betting opens for 15 seconds.
- Two cards each are dealt to Player and Banker.
- If either hand totals 8 or 9 (a "natural"), no further cards are drawn.
- Otherwise, standard third-card rules are applied automatically by the server.
- The hand closest to 9 wins.
Payouts
| Bet | Pays | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Player | 1:1 | — |
| Banker | 0.95:1 | 5% commission — this is the house edge |
| Tie | 8:1 | Player/Banker bets push (stake returned) on a Tie |
| Player Pair | 11:1 | First two Player cards match rank |
| Banker Pair | 11:1 | First two Banker cards match rank |
Fairness
All shuffling, dealing, and payout calculations happen exclusively on the server using a cryptographically secure random number generator. Nothing in your browser can influence a card result — the client only displays what the server has already determined.
Responsible Play
- Take regular breaks — long sessions can distort your sense of time and results.
- Treat every outcome as random; past results never predict future ones.
- You can set a daily wagering limit from your Profile.
- You may request account suspension at any time by contacting support.
- If real-money gambling is ever a concern for you or someone you know, resources such as the National Council on Problem Gambling (1-800-522-4700, USA) are available.
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