Baccarat Side Bets

3 Card Wins

These side bets will result in a win if the selected side achieves victory with three cards. Winning payouts for the Player are at a ratio of 4 to 1, whereas for the Banker, it’s 5 to 1.

For comprehensive rules and detailed analysis, please refer to my dedicated page on 3 Card Win .

3 Giving 8

The '3 Giving 8' is a baccarat side bet you can find at the Hippodromo casino in London, which offers a payout of 200 to 1 if the Banker’s hand starts with a two-card total of three, and the Player's hand subsequently draws an 8. For a thorough analysis, check out my page on 3 Giving 8 .

4-5-6

This side bet is rumored to be present at the Atlantic City Hilton, which features three betting options based on the total number of cards dealt to both the Player and the Banker. A bet on 4 cards pays 3 to 2, while bets on 5 and 6 cards pay 2 to 1. The accompanying table illustrates the probabilities of winning and expected values for each bet, tailored for both six and eight-deck games.

5 Treasures

Here’s a collection of five distinct side bets listed as follows:

• Fortune 7 — Same thing as Dragon 7
• Golden 8 — Same thing as Panda 8
• Blazing 7's — Wins are achieved on a 7-7 tie as long as both sides have the same number of cards.
• Heavenly 9 — This wins if at least one hand totals nine with three cards.
• Cover All — This wins if any of the previous bets are successful.

For more information, please see my 5 Treasures page.

All Red/Black

I’ve identified this pair of side bets at a live dealer online casino. The odds are recalibrated with each new betting opportunity as the shoe is dealt. The table below reveals the initial odds at the start of an eight-deck shoe, expressed in a 'to one' format. While no bets are permitted for mixing red and black cards, I’ve included that information for clarity. Interestingly, the 'all black' option pays out higher than 'all red', though the reasons for this are unclear as the probabilities are exactly the same.

Banker Streak

For information, please see my Banker Streak page.

Big and Small

The Big and Small bets are side bets available at online casinos utilizing Playtech and Triple-PG software. The Small bet wins when the total card count is four, while the Big bet pays out when the total is either 5 or 6. The following table showcases the combinations and probabilities of winning across all potential outcomes, assuming eight decks are in play.

With Triple-PG software, the Small bet returns 1.34, resulting in a house edge of 11.34%. At Playtech, the payout is 1.5, leading to a house edge of 5.28%.

Using Triple-PG software, the Big bet offers a payout of 0.48, which corresponds to a house edge of 8.07%. At Playtech, it’s a payout of 0.54 with a house edge of 4.35%.

Big Tiger

Big Tiger is a side bet in Tiger No Commission Baccarat This side bet pays out if the Banker secures a winning three-card total of six. For further details, please refer to my page on that game.

Bad Beat Baccarat

Bad Beat Baccarat introduces a twist on traditional baccarat gameplay, adding four side bets that come into play on specific bad beats, meaning winning by just one point.

For information, please see my Bad Beat Baccarat page.

Contrast Bonus Baccarat

For information, please see my Contrast Bonus Baccarat page.

Even/Odd

This collection of four side bets evaluates whether the Player and Banker hands will total Even or Odd. For my complete analysis, please refer to my Even and Odd page .

Golden Frog

Here’s a list of four distinct side bets:

• Any 8 beats 6 — Pays 25 to 1
• Any 2-card 9 beats 2-card 7 — Pays 50 to 1
• Any 3-card 9 beats 3-card 1 — Pays 150 to 1
• Any 3-card 9 beats 3-card 7 — Pays 200 to 1

For a detailed analysis, please check my page on Golden Frog baccarat.

Kill the Ox/Tiger

The Kill the Ox/Tiger side bet wins when one of these two conditions occur:

• The Player's hand achieves a three-card total of six and either ties or loses.
• The Banker’s hand totals seven with three cards and either ties or loses.

Wins pay 30 to 1.

For information, please see my Kill the Ox/Tiger page.

Ox 6

The Ox 6 bet wins if the Player’s hand consists of a three-card total of six. This bet pays out at a 40 to 1 ratio.

For information, please see my Ox 6 page.

Small Tiger

Small Tiger is a side bet in Tiger No Commission Baccarat This side bet pays out if the Banker achieves a winning two-card total of six. You can find more details on my page about this game.

Royal 9

Royal 9 is a progressive side bet in baccarat. It requires a wager of $5. Payouts are determined based on whether the Player and/or Banker has a 'Royal 9,' which consists of a nine and any face card. Certain wins are contingent upon matching a specified Royal 9 combination in every betting position. For detailed information, check my page on Royal 9 .

Side Totals

The 'side totals' represent a collection of 20 side bets focused on the precise total of the Player and Banker hands. For comprehensive rules and analysis, see my page on Side Total Bets in Baccarat .

Tiger

Tiger is a side bet in Tiger No Commission Baccarat This side bet results in a win if the Banker emerges with a winning total of six, and the payout depends on whether that total is achieved with two or three cards. For additional details, please refer to my page about this game.

Tiger Pair

Tiger Pair is a side bet in Tiger No Commission Baccarat This side bet evaluates whether the Player and Banker’s first two cards form a pair. For more specifics, see my page on that game.

Dragon Bonus

The 'Dragon Bonus' represents a favored pair of side bets within mini baccarat. The following two tables detail the potential outcomes for both the banker and player Dragon Bonus bets over eight decks, with the final cells representing a house edge of 2.65% on the Player's Dragon Bonus and 9.37% on the Banker's Dragon Bonus.

The final table demonstrates the house edge for each wager, categorized by the number of decks in play.

Dragon Dragon Progressive

For information, please see my Dragon Dragon Baccarat Progressive Jackpot page.

Duo Bao

For information, please see my Duo Bao page.

Egalities

Egalitie bets pertain to specific tie outcomes, such as a 7-7 tie. These are usually available in the UK market. More information can be found in my Egalite bets page.

Either Pair

The Either Pair bet can be encountered at online casinos that utilize Playtech software. This pays out if the first two cards dealt to either the Player or Banker form a pair, with a winning payout of 5 to 1. The table below illustrates the winning probabilities and expected returns for six and eight decks, with six decks being used at Playtech.

First Two Cards for Banker/Player Matching Suits

I've observed this pair of side bets at a live dealer online casino. A win occurs if the first two cards for either the Player or Banker share the same suit. The odds vary with each new betting round as the shoe is dealt. The subsequent table displays the return rates for either bet, assuming an initial win rate of 2.87 to one for the Player’s bet.

Curiously, the payout for the first two Banker cards begins at 2.86, which deviates from the 2.87 assigned to the Player, resulting in an increase of the house edge from 3.95% to 4.20%.

Jackpot Baccarat

For information, please see my Jackpot Baccarat page.

Perfect Pair

Version 1 The Perfect Pair side bet offers a win when either the Player or Banker form a perfect pair (identical rank and suit) in the first two cards, with payouts noted at 25 and 26 to 1.

Version 2 The payout structure for the Perfect Pair side bet includes 25 to 1 for a single Perfect Pair and an impressive 250 to 1 for two Perfect Pairs.

Lucky 6

This side bet is successful if the Banker achieves a winning total of six, with the payout based on whether that total is made up of two or three cards. I’ve seen this same wager referred to as the Tiger.

For detailed rules and analyses, please visit my page on the Lucky 6 .

Lucky Nines

This side bet’s payout is primarily linked to the count of nines among the initial two cards dealt to the Player and Banker. Additional information is available on my page about Lucky Nines for all the rules and analysis.

Lucky 99

This side bet wins when at least one side achieves a natural nine. For further information, check my page on Lucky 99 for all the rules and analysis.

Lucky Bonus

Lucky Bonus is a side bet found in the commission-free baccarat the game available at the Pala casino in California. The bet yields an 18 to 1 payout if the Banker secures a winning total of six. The accompanying table indicates a player advantage of 2.34%. This isn’t an error; the bet indeed presents a player advantage. However, it's stipulated that players cannot wager more than 10% of their original Banker bet on the Lucky Bonus. The house edge for the Banker bet is set at 1.33%, resulting in an overall house edge of 1.11%.

3-Card Six

3-Card Six is a side bet found in the commission-free baccarat the game taking place at Pala casino in California, where the bet pays 100 to 1 if both Player and Banker hold a 3-card total of six, with 8 to 1 for a single instance, and a loss otherwise. The table below shows a house edge of 13.37%.

 

Lucky Six

Lucky Bonus is a side bet found in the commission-free baccarat the game played at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, referred to as Nepal Baccarat. This bet wins if the Banker has a winning total of six, paying out 20 to 1 if achieved with three cards and 12 to 1 with two cards. The following table provides probabilities and return contributions for each possible result with the usage of eight decks, showing a house edge of 16.68% in the bottom right cell.

Majestic Match

The Majestic Match is a pair of side bets related to the Player and Banker hands, both paying out when the first two cards of the chosen side share the same suit. For further details, please see my Majestic Match page.

Super 6

The Super 6 is a unique side bet on when the Banker wins with a total of six, examined in what I refer to as the Nepal version of this game. In this variant, a winning Banker total of six pays at a ratio of 1 to 2. The Super 6 side bet is only applicable for a Six resulting in a Banker win. commission-free baccarat There are an astonishing 269,232,304,455,680 potential winning combinations amid 4,998,398,275,503,360 possibilities, yielding a winning probability of 5.39%. The subsequent table illustrates the house edge for outcomes paying between 12 to 17 (expressed in a 'to one' format), though I have only encountered winnings of 12 and 16 thus far.

The Dragon Bet, sometimes referred to as the Tiger 7, features as a side bet in both

Dragon 7

as well as in traditional baccarat. I’ve also seen this bet known by alternate names such as Golden 7, Tiger 7, and Phoenix. EZ Baccarat This bet pays out at a ratio of 40 to 1 if the Banker secures a winning three-card total of seven. The table that follows reveals a house edge of 7.61%.

For guidance on counting the Dragon 7 bet, please see my page.

Card Counting for the Dragon Side Bet in EZ Baccarat In certain casinos in London, I’ve received unconfirmed reports about a side bet related to either the Player or Banker obtaining a king and queen in the first two cards, called the 'Royal Match.' It’s crucial to distinguish this from the by Eliot Jacobson.

Panda 8

The Panda 8 is a side bet found in some EZ Baccarat side bet of the same name found in blackjack. The payout is set at 75 for 1 for a suited king and queen, and 30 for 1 for an unsuited match. A single wager covers both Player and Banker hands, so the return calculation in the following table accounts for the probability, payout, and multiplied by 2 (for both hands). The bottom right cell indicates a return rate of 97.87%, resulting in a house edge of 2.13%.

On January 12, 2010, I encountered an electronic baccarat game at the Bellagio. This setup allows multiple players to compete against an animated dealer displayed on a video screen. The rules appeared standard, except for the presence of pair bets (for both Player and Banker) that awarded a premium for forming a three of a kind. According to the tables shown, the probability of a Player achieving a three of a kind stands at 0.3036%, while the Banker’s probability is 0.2835%. Strange enough, the payout for the Player's three of a kind was set higher at 75 to 1 compared to the Banker’s at 68 to 1. The following two tables reveal house edges of 5.27% on the Player and 8.57% on the Banker.

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Total Points Over/Under 9.5

This pair of side bets rewards you if your chosen side triumphs with three cards. If the Player wins, the payout is 4 to 1, while if the Banker wins, it is 5 to 1.

Total Points Odd/Even

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Natural Wins

At the Hippodromo casino in London, there's a side bet called '3 Giving 8' which pays 200 to 1 when the Banker has a total of three with two cards, and the Player's third card is an 8. For complete details, visit my page on Baccarat Natural Hand Side Bets .

Matching Dragon

There’s a side wager that’s rumored to be available at the Atlantic City Hilton, offering three different bets on the total number of cards held by the Player and Banker at the end. For four cards, the payout is 3 to 2, while 5 or 6 cards yield 2 to 1. The accompanying table presents win probabilities and expected values of each bet, analyzed using six and eight decks. Matching Dragon .

Lucky 8

Here’s a collection of five unique side bets, detailed below: Lucky 8 .

Rabbit Play

Here’s a collection of five unique side bets, detailed below: Rabbit Play bet.

Quik

Here’s a collection of five unique side bets, detailed below: Quik Baccarat bet.

Power 8\"s

Here’s a collection of five unique side bets, detailed below: Power 8\"s bet.

Lucky Max

Blazing 7's — Wins occur with a 7-7 tie while having the same number of cards played on both sides. Lucky Max bets.

One Up

Blazing 7's — Wins occur with a 7-7 tie while having the same number of cards played on both sides. One Up bet.

Winning Totals

Heavenly 9 — This bet wins if one of the hands has a three-card total of 9. Ezugi live dealer casinos Cover All — This wins if any of the aforementioned bets win. Winning Totals .

Cow Cow

I encountered two side bets at a live dealer casino online. The odds fluctuate as the game progresses with each card dealt. The following table illustrates the odds at the beginning of an eight-deck shoe, converted to a 'to one' basis. Although there's no wager for a mixing of red and black cards, I included it for informational purposes. The rationale behind 'all black' paying more than 'all red' eludes me; both have identical probabilities. Cow Cow .

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Written by: Michael Shackleford