Baccarat Tournaments (in the real world)
Baccarat tournaments are the high-roller’s dream paradise of jackpot winnings. That’s because players need thousands of dollars/pounds just to buy into the game and get a decent bankroll going. But when it comes to the game that has more punters in a buzz than any other, then baccarat takes the cake – no questions asked. And the reason is simple – this world-class card game is big on paydays and even bigger on riveting gaming action. Getting an edge in a tournament can really help a player to go all-out and clean up the massive prize money. But just how players close in on the big cash prizes in real world baccarat tournaments is a mystery waiting to be unraveled.
Popular Baccarat Tournament Venues
- Tournoi de Chemin de Fer, Monte Carlo – Each February this showstopper takes place with €1,000,000 prize money. With baccarat whales rolling in with their jets, 40ft yachts, AC Cobras and choppers – this is it.
- Macao Baccarat Tournament – Every year in March in Macao this tourney kicks off with a £650,000 payday. It is the must-play Chemin De Fer event of the year.
- Bally’s Casino New Orleans Mini Baccarat Tournament – On the last Thursday of every month $10k is up for grabs.
Getting started on tournament preparation
Before getting into the nuts and bolts of big tournament baccarat action, it’s wise to ascertain how one is going to be playing the baccarat tournaments. Baccarat gaming can be enjoyed in a group, with a partner, alone, with smaller bets all the way in or with large bets up front. Players will note that the objective is to bet on the Player, the Banker or a Tie. The goal of course is to score 9 or as close to it as possible by beating the opposition. Note that in baccarat – unlike blackjack – a player cannot go bust, the count simply starts over. After the rules have been understood, it’s a real possibility to bet on both the Banker and the Player and still cash in. The most important tip going into a tournament is this: play with a partner and share the risks and rewards.
Tournaments tips and tricks: getting into it
Many baccarat tourneys run with grand prizes of $10k and more. So if a player and his/her playing partners make it to the final stages and manage to do so rather frugally, then it is possible to make intelligent bets. For the purposes of illustration suppose that player X remains in the game and a rather serendipitous turn of events led to player Y scoring a big win off a tie. With no other players at the table, the opportunity is ripe for the picking. Both players X and Z (partners) can place bets on both the Player and the Banker options – for the $10k grand prize. It is of course a guaranteed win if one considers the Tie Bet too, so the prize money can be split down