EZ Baccarat

If you are familiar with casino card games, you will know that NZ Online Baccarat is considered one of the most popular card games in the world. The dynamic nature and variable betting makes the game a lot more interesting than most classic card games. As a result, the classic game of baccarat has spawned a number of variations including Chemin de fer and Punto banco. One of the most popular versions of the game is EZ Baccarat. Also known as Dragon 7, this popular variation is based on the rules of Punto banco and includes additional bets and no commission on banker wins.

No Banker Commission Bets

EZ Baccarat or Dragon 7 is played in exactly the same way as you would play a game of Punto banco baccarat. In this game, the casino banks the game on every hand. The biggest difference comes into play with the betting and the payouts. In standard Punto banco, there are three betting options. There is the player bet, the banker bet and a bet on a tie. In Punto banco, players who bet on the banker to win will pay a small commission on the win. With Dragon 7 baccarat, there are no banker commissions. The standard banker bets pay out 1:1. The game also includes two additional side bets.

Dragon 7 and Panda 8 Bets

In EZ Baccarat, there are a total of 5 bets that can be placed. Players can bet on themselves, on the dealer and on a tie. In addition, players can bet on a Dragon 7 or a Panda 8. A dragon 7 occurs when the dealer wins on 7 with a total of three cards. The payout for a Dragon 7 win is a whopping 40:1. A Panda 8 occurs when the player wins on a total of 8 consisting of 3 card. The payout for a Panda 8 is 25:1. The game begins with each player placing their bet or combination of bets on the table. The croupier will then deal each player two cards facing down and the banker two cards facing down.

Card points in EZ Baccarat

In EZ Baccarat, once the first set of cards have been dealt, the standard Punto banco rules apply. The aim of the game it to the highest number of points possible with the cards that you have been dealt. The highest number is 9. All of the cards 2 through to 10 are worth their face value. The face cards are worth 10 points and the ace is worth a single point. To get the total number of points, players must total up the two numbers and drop the first digit.

Playing and Winning a Hand

If any of the players or the dealer has a natural hand, the round ends and the bets are paid out. In EZ Baccarat as with Punto banco, a natural hand is a two card hand that totals either 8 or 9. If no one has a natural hand, the player has the option of requesting a third card. Third cards are dealt according to standard rules of the game. After the cards have been dealt, the cards are revealed and the bets paid out accordingly.