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Becoming a successful baccarat player doesn\u2019t include just understanding the rules, playing the game by the book, following a strategy<\/a> <\/strong>or learning the terminology<\/a><\/strong>. It\u2019s more than that. It also includes understanding the myths and facts surrounding baccarat, especially the myths.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t make an effort to debunk the myths, and instead you accept them by blindly believing in them, they can easily cloud your judgment about the game. Don\u2019t get fooled by any myths, because they are just that, myths. Something that the unaware falsely believe in and without a sound logic behind it.<\/p>\n

Many of them have been resolved long time ago, and some still exist. The following list contains those that still persist in the gambling community.<\/p>\n

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Card Counting<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Detecting Patterns<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Progressive Betting Systems<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Is Online Baccarat Rigged<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Is It Possible to Win?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0 Card Counting<\/h2>\n

Myth<\/strong><\/em>: Some players think that they can use card counting methods in baccarat, just as easily as they have been counting cards in blackjack<\/strong><\/a>. This belief persists because baccarat and blackjack have some conceptual similarities.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong><\/em>: Can we really count cards in baccarat? Well, the answer is no, we can\u2019t count cards in baccarat. This is because the used cards in baccarat are not returned to the shoe like in blackjack. Therefore, this fact alone hurts any baccarat card counting strategy. Besides that, baccarat and blackjack have important differences that cause card counting to be ineffective.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0 Detecting Patterns<\/h2>\n

Myth<\/strong><\/em>: Detecting patterns means detecting when a natural hand will occur (a hand of two cards totaling eight or nine). When a natural hand occurs, the player can increase their bet and thus win more money.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong><\/em>: Baccarat is a game of pure chance, where virtually players need no skill. Although it\u2019s a very interesting card game, you might just as well bet on a coin toss. In any case, you\u2019d have the same chance of winning than playing baccarat, let alone detect any patterns.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0 Progressive Betting Systems<\/h2>\n

Myth<\/strong><\/em>: The most widely used progressive betting systems in baccarat are the Fibonacci and Martingale. These systems supposedly help a player take advantage of the probabilities and increase their bets appropriately, thus make profits.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong><\/em>: These betting systems don\u2019t work in games like baccarat. These games don\u2019t abide by the probability laws. Baccarat is a game where randomness is the law. So, these progressive betting systems can be even riskier than they usually are. To use a progressive betting system in baccarat means having an unlimited bankroll literally. Why? Because there is a thin line between increasing your bet from $1 to $100 with these systems. Therefore, in case you have such a bankroll, knock yourself out with the Martingale<\/strong><\/a> or Fibonacci systems.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 Online Baccarat is Rigged<\/h2>\n

Myth<\/strong><\/em>: Some people still believe that online baccarat<\/a><\/strong> is rigged. According to them, it wouldn\u2019t produce natural hands. The reason behind this is that the shuffling is rigged, just because the cards are not tangible and the shuffling is not visible. And this is not the case with baccarat only; skeptics believe all online games are rigged.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong><\/em>: This is a false belief to which online casino players can testify. There are thousands of online baccarat players that have had natural hands with each baccarat session. And besides that, online casino games<\/a><\/strong> are strictly controlled, regulated, and audited, at least those of reputable online casinos.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0 It is Hard to Win at Baccarat<\/h2>\n

Myth<\/strong><\/em>: There are casino players who wrongly believe that baccarat is one of the least profitable casino games. Such punters are usually those that don\u2019t understand the game. They\u2019ve probably heard that baccarat is playable only by high rollers and elite players. So, they probably think it\u2019s not worth playing if you don\u2019t have the bankroll for it.<\/p>\n

Fact<\/strong><\/em>: Baccarat is one of the easiest casino games that don\u2019t require much skill. In fact, baccarat is a casino game with one of the lowest house edges. Playing the banker bet involves a house edge of just 1.06%, while the house edge for the player bet is 1.24%. This is much lower than games like roulette or slots<\/strong><\/a>. So, you can be the judge and decide where it\u2019s easier to make a profit.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

You might encounter a myth regarding baccarat, so don\u2019t let yourself fall for any of them. At least not if you plan to be a successful baccarat player. More myths will probably appear throughout the gambling community in the future. Myths focused on creating false impressions about the game, and unjustified quasi facts. But facts are your strongest weapon, so stick to them and be realistic. Don\u2019t fall for any myth without researching about it.<\/p>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s debunk some more legends and misconceptions about baccarat.<\/p>\n