Baccarat Glossary
By understanding these key terms, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the exciting world of Baccarat. At bet5games, we strive to provide our players with the best gaming experience. Explore our Baccarat tables and put your newfound knowledge to the test. Good luck!
Key Baccarat Terms
Quick-reference definitions to help sharpen your strategy.
Action
Refers to the total amount of money wagered by a player during a game session.
Baccarat
The name of the game itself, derived from the Italian word meaning ‘zero’ because tens and face cards are worth zero points.
Banco
Spanish for ‘bank,’ it refers to the banker bet in Baccarat.
Bankroll
The total amount of money a player has set aside for gambling.
Burning
The process of discarding the first few cards of the deck after shuffling.
Chemin de Fer
A French version of Baccarat where players take turns being the banker.
Commission
A 5% fee taken by the house on winning banker bets.
Dealer
The casino employee responsible for dealing the cards and managing the game.
Draw
To take another card according to the rules of the game.
Face card
Kings, Queens, and Jacks, all of which are worth zero points in Baccarat.
Hand
The cards dealt to the player or banker.
Late Bets
Avantage’s mid-hand wagers. No time for regrets—this is where you seize an edge.
La Grande
A term for a natural nine, the best possible hand in Baccarat.
La Petite
A term for a natural eight.
Mini-Baccarat
A smaller, faster version of Baccarat with lower stakes.
Natural
Pays 5:1 if an 8 or 9 surfaces right away.
Punto
Spanish for ‘player,’ it refers to the player bet in Baccarat.
Push
A tie bet where the player’s wager is returned.
Shoe
The device used to hold and deal the cards in Baccarat.
Shootout
A short contest (2–11 players) where you can finish 1st vs. 10 total opponents to level up free.
Tie Bet
Typically 8:1 in standard games, but 9:1 here.
Vigorish (or Vig)
Another term for commission, the fee taken by the house on winning bets.
Win %
(Total $ Won / Total $ Bet). Ranks you on the contest leaderboard.
