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Card counting in baccarat is a strategy used by some players to track the ratio of high to low cards remaining in the shoe. While commonly associated with blackjack, card counting can also be applied to baccarat, though its effectiveness is debated among experts.
The basic principle involves keeping track of the cards that have been dealt to determine when the remaining deck favors the player or banker. However, baccarat\“s fixed drawing rules and commission on banker bets make card counting less profitable than in blackjack.
Several card counting systems have been adapted for baccarat, including the popular Omega II and Wong Halves systems. These systems assign point values to different cards and require players to maintain a running count throughout the shoe.
It\“s important to note that while card counting itself is not illegal, casinos may ask suspected card counters to leave. Additionally, modern casinos use multiple decks and frequent shuffling to minimize the advantage gained through card counting. |
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