"The baccarat strategy of betting on pairs is not rational."

977Iti

"There are many common baccarat strategies, with the most common being betting on ""Banker"" or ""Player"" hands. Additionally, you can bet on ""Tie"" or ""Pairs"" in baccarat. ""Betting on Pairs"" means you are betting that the initial two cards dealt to either the ""Banker"" or ""Player"" will form a pair. When betting on Pairs, you need to specify whether it's a Banker Pair or a Player Pair. Compared to the 1:1 fixed odds for betting on Banker or Player, the odds for betting on Tie or Pairs are considerably higher. If you bet on Tie and win, you receive an 8:1 payout, while betting on Pairs has even higher odds, with a 11:1 payout.

The introduction of betting on Pairs and Tie in baccarat is undoubtedly to add excitement to the game and attract more baccarat players. However, for players, does betting on Pairs and Tie really bring more profit?

We all know that the probability of a Tie is roughly around one in ten hands, with a casino advantage as high as 14%, ten times that of betting on Banker or Player. The probability of forming a Pair is even rarer. Some players like to place bets on Pairs while simultaneously betting on ""Banker"" or ""Player,"" while others prefer the so-called ""Three Treasures,"" which involves betting on ""Banker,"" ""Pairs,"" and ""Tie"" to reduce risks. But in reality, if we bet on Pairs and fail, we end up not making money even if we win the hand. The same applies to the ""Three Treasures"" strategy. Of course, if you win, you can win a lot, but statistically, winning is not as straightforward as it may seem. On the contrary, if we bet the money we'd put on ""Pairs"" and ""Tie"" on ""Banker"" and ""Player"" instead, our winning rate will significantly increase.

If you are a recreational player looking for more excitement and fun in baccarat, there's nothing wrong with betting on Pairs occasionally. It can be a pleasant surprise if you win. However, if your goal is to generate income through baccarat, the best approach is to stick to betting on ""Banker"" and ""Player"" only, without betting on Tie or Pairs. This will ensure a higher winning rate and a smoother path to making money."

Niti998

"When you have a surplus of money and are profitable, you can try to bet on pairs."

Isha000

"If you can't even handle low odds, then don't attempt high odds."

Jiten171

"The pair bet offers high odds, so don't hesitate to place a bet."

Jatin255

Playing high odds is actually not very cost-effective

Jiger955

In baccarat, I usually just bet on the banker or player.