B9P8TIEBaccarat
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B9P8TIE
B9P8TIE

Baccarat

Quick Stats

Expected Edge

6.76% when successful

Bankroll Required

Very High ($50,000+)

Time to Learn

3-6 months

Additional Metrics

edge When Successful
6.76%
legal Status
Varies by jurisdiction
modern Feasibility
Extremely low

Overview

An advanced technique exploiting manufacturing defects on card backs to identify high cards. Famously used by Phil Ivey to win millions. Now largely impossible due to casino countermeasures.

Strategy

Identify cards with asymmetrical backs. Request dealer rotate high-value cards. Track rotated cards through shuffle. Bet Player when first card is high, Banker when low. Requires immense skill, partner, and high-stakes play to be worthwhile.

What to Look For

  • Cards with visible edge imperfections
  • Dealers willing to accommodate rotation requests
  • High-limit rooms with reduced scrutiny
  • Casinos using older card stock

Risks & Considerations

  • Considered cheating by many jurisdictions
  • Legal action possible if detected (see Phil Ivey cases)
  • Requires massive bankroll for high-stakes play
  • Nearly impossible to execute in modern casinos
  • Lifetime bans if caught attempting
  • Potential criminal charges in some locations

Pro Tip

Always start with proper bankroll management. Even with an edge, variance can be brutal. Never risk more than 1-2% of your total bankroll on a single session, and ensure you have at least 20-30 buy-ins for your chosen stakes.

Baccarat & Roulette Odds

Complete probability tables and optimal betting strategies

Baccarat 8-Deck Probabilities - Banker bet is the best, despite the 5% commission. Never bet Tie unless you enjoy burning money!
Bet TypeWin ProbabilityPayoutCommissionHouse Edge
bankerBEST45.86%1:15%1.06%
player44.62%1:10%1.24%
tieAVOID9.52%8:10%14.36%

Optimal Baccarat Strategy

  • Always bet Banker - lowest house edge at 1.06%
  • • Yes, the 5% commission is annoying, but it's still better than Player
  • NEVER bet Tie - 14.36% house edge is absolutely terrible
  • • Card counting doesn't work in baccarat - the edge is too small
  • • Ignore patterns and "roads" - each hand is independent

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