Casino Dictionary

Baccarat Definitions

20 terms in this category. Open any term for full dictionary detail.

Baccarat

The name of the game. Also known as ‘Punto Banco’. Baccarat ... Learn More

Banco

Spanish for ‘banker’ or ‘bank’. Also known as a ‘shooter’. Learn More

Banker

One of two hands formed during a round of play and denoted i... Learn More

Box

Those three areas marked on the layout and identified by a s... Learn More

Carte

The French equivalent of ‘hit’ in blackjack. Used to request... Learn More

Cheval

A type of bet made by two players. The bet is won when both ... Learn More

Coloured Pair

This is a pair comprised of either two red cards of differen... Learn More

Commission

This is similar to a Vig. This is the amount deducted from a... Learn More

Coup

A French term that refers to a round of play in baccarat. Learn More

Dragon Bonus Wager

An optional, additional wager which may be made by a player ... Learn More

Initial Deal

The dealing of the first 4 cards in a round of play, 2 each ... Learn More

La Grande

The best hand in baccarat – a natural 9. Also known as ‘The ... Learn More

Mixed Pair

When a pair is comprised of one red card and one black card. Learn More

Natural

A hand with, on the initial 2 cards dealt to the hand, a poi... Learn More

Perfect Pair

An optional, additional wager which may be made by a player.... Learn More

Petite

La Petite is a natural baccarat that totals eight. Also know... Learn More

Player

There are two outcomes that the gambler can chose to back if... Learn More

Punto

An option the player can bet on in Baccarat. This is Spanish... Learn More

Punto Banco

The most popular modern form of baccarat, where the ‘punto’ ... Learn More

Stand

To draw no more cards. Learn More