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Baccarat is a game of guessing whether to bet on the banker (BANKER) or the player (PLAYER), and it relies solely on personal judgment without any scientific theoretical knowledge as a basis for betting. Nevertheless, many players have summarized some betting principles based on years of experience. Let's analyze some of these principles for players who enjoy this game.
In real money baccarat games, situations such as long banker (LONG BANK), long player (LONG PLAYER), consecutive single jumps (CHOPCHOP), etc., often occur. Based on these phenomena, many players tend to continuously bet on the banker, player, or single jumps in a row. For example, if the banker wins four consecutive hands, most gamblers will still bet on the banker in the fifth hand. In reality, the odds of the banker or player winning in the fifth hand remain unchanged; it's just a psychological belief that the banker's luck seems stronger at that moment, so players bet on the banker.
""Getting on and off with a slap"" typically refers to situations where there are long runs of either banker or player outcomes, and you didn't bet for the previous rounds but decide to join in the middle. However, in that particular hand, the outcome changes, and you bet on the banker, but the player wins, or you bet on the player, but the banker wins. In such cases, if you missed that particular trend, it's better to patiently wait for the next one instead of rushing to catch the missed opportunity.
The concept of ""three or four"" is often mentioned by players, suggesting that if three bankers (or three players) occur consecutively, then the fourth hand must be a banker win (or player win). This is actually baseless and lacks any theoretical foundation. If there's any logic to it, it's purely a psychological effect, similar to betting on long banker or player trends.
When there are no long banker or player trends, many players prefer to bet on the second banker or second player. This is a kind of systematic guessing. The advantage of playing baccarat is that you don't have to play every hand. Systematic guessing is more likely to win than random guessing.
In terms of the game itself, baccarat offers players the best chance of winning in the casino (theoretically, blackjack can offer players a higher chance of winning than the dealer, but various factors and other players can easily reduce your winning chances in practice). However, the odds are still in favor of the casino. Therefore, the key to winning is not how you bet but when to stop.
The most common scenario at baccarat tables is that players continue playing for too long, winning money initially but eventually losing it all, including their initial capital. Since it's a guessing game, the outcome often depends on a person's mood and psychology. In the beginning, there's no pressure, and the mood is relaxed, making it easier to make correct guesses. Over time, especially after several incorrect guesses, impatience can set in, and it becomes easy to lose money. |
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