Progressive Baccarat at Casino Las Vegas

If baccarat is the prince of table games, Progressive Baccarat is the undisputed king. It takes one of the world’s best-loved casino games to a whole new level, giving every player the chance to win thousands from only a small bet, on top of the regular bets made on each hand. Progressive Baccarat adds a new element to the game with a progressive jackpot up for grabs every hand.

In its regular form, baccarat is simply a classic. From the start of the history of Baccarat, in France some 500 years ago, Baccarat has cemented its place as a card table game for the upper classes. Its popularity soared in the early years of the 16th century, and over the ensuing decades it became associated with the highest echelons of society. Think elegant, opulent casinos on the European continent, where patrons dress in tuxedos and wager amounts of money most people could only dream of getting their hands on. This image has continued to hold true to this day. Most reputable casinos around the world contain VIP baccarat rooms, where only the highest rollers are permitted to play.

Baccarat Online

However, the onslaught of online gaming in the last decade has brought baccarat back to the people. Instead of being seen as a game for only the richest, online baccarat can be played by anyone, anywhere at any time. The game is simple to learn and easy to play, a significant factor in retaining its popularity. All you have to do is bet on the player, the banker or a tie and wait and see who wins. There are no decisions to be made once the cards are dealt. The winning hand is the one containing cards of a total closest to nine. If the total is more than nine you knock off the "1" and take the last number. In some cases you are dealt a third card and others you stick with the two cards you received. This is decided according to a previously determined system.

When playing Progressive Baccarat, you just need to play baccarat as normal, but at the same time bet on winning the progressive jackpot. Whether you win or lose the regular hand is immaterial when it comes to the progressive bet. You can bet on the banker and lose your regular bet, but at the same time win the progressive jackpot, which could reach $70,000 or more.

Only one group of cards will win you the big jackpot – both the player and the dealer need to be dealt an ace and an eight of the same suit. But while you may be aiming to with the big jackpot, when you’re playing Progressive Baccarat, there are six other ways to win. The extra prizes range from 10,000 times your bet to 10 times the bet. Simply click on the pay table in the Progressive Baccarat window to find out how much you can win.