Play Baccarat Online

A top choice among our casino games online, Ruby Fortune’s baccarat delivers smooth online gameplay, multiple variations, and clear rules for beginners and pros alike.

Much like when you play video poker online, baccarat is easy to follow and packed with action, making it a favourite at both land-based and virtual casinos. In online baccarat, players in Canada can enjoy a variety of game types, each offering unique betting options and strategies to maximise enjoyment.
 

Basic Rules
 

• Baccarat online is typically played between the Player and the Banker.


• The objective is to predict which hand will have a total closest to nine.


• Each hand is dealt two cards initially, with a third card drawn based on strict rules.


• Players do not make decisions about drawing cards; outcomes depend on the initial bets.
   

Basic Bet Types
 

• Player Bet: Wager on the player’s hand to win.


• Banker Bet: Wager on the banker’s hand to win, often with a small commission on winnings.


• Tie Bet: Wager that both hands will have the same total.
   

Card Values
 

• Cards 2-9 are worth their face value.


• 10s and face cards (King, Queen, Jack) are worth zero.


• Aces are worth one point.


• Totals over nine drop the tens digit (e.g., 15 becomes 5).
   

Odds & Payouts
 

• Player Bet: Pays 1:1.


• Banker Bet: Pays 1:1 minus commission (usually 5%).


• Tie Bet: Pays 8:1 or 9:1, depending on the casino.

There are several exciting variations of casino baccarat:
 

• Punto Banco: The most popular version where the casino deals all cards and players bet on either hand.


• Chemin De Fer: Players take turns acting as the banker, adding a strategic element.


• 3-Card Baccarat: Adds a third card option, increasing betting excitement.


• European Baccarat: Classic version with slightly different dealing rules.


• Live Baccarat: Streamed in high definition, with live dealers, for an immersive experience.

At Ruby Fortune, we have some of the most popular baccarat casino games:
 

• Real Baccarat® with Holly: Enjoy a realistic casino experience with dealer Holly guiding the action for an authentic feel.


• Switch Baccarat: A sleek and modern version of the baccarat card game developed by Switch Studios, with smooth gameplay and clean design.


• Switch Dragon Tiger: A dynamic variant combining baccarat and Dragon Tiger, offering action-packed rounds and thrilling bets.


• Real Baccarat® with Sarati: Play alongside the virtual Sarati for an entertaining take on casino baccarat, combining polished visuals with natural dealer reactions.

Baccarat is a game of chance, but strategies can add structure, improve bankroll management, and make gameplay more enjoyable.
 

• Paroli: Positive progression system; increase bets after wins.


• One Sided: Stick to betting on the banker or player consistently.


• Martingale: Double your bet after a loss until a win occurs.


• 1-2-3-4: Gradually increase bets over four rounds before resetting.


• 1-3-2-6: Progressive system to control losses and maximise wins.


• d'Alembert: Increase bets by one unit after a loss, decrease by one after a win.


• Labouchere: Use a sequence of numbers to guide bet amounts.


• Fibonacci: Follow the Fibonacci sequence for strategic betting increments.

Get familiar with the essential terms used in baccarat casino games to better understand the action when you play baccarat online.
 

• Tie Bet: Bet that both hands will have the same total.


• Run: A streak of consecutive wins or losses.


• Push: When the Player and Banker totals are equal, returning the stake.


• Player Bet: Wager on the player’s hand to win.


• Palatte: The device used by dealers to distribute cards.


• Ladderman: Person who collects losing bets in live baccarat.


• Natural: A hand with a total of 8 or 9 on the first two cards.