History of Punto Banco
Nearly all Baccarat games played at casinos in the United States and many other countries are Punto Banco. What this means is that the games are banked by the casinos at all times. Both hands are dealt according to fixed rules better known as the Tableau, meaning diagram in French.
When playing Punto Banco, the cards are shuffled together and then separated into four, six, or eight stacks. The card stacks are dealt from a shoe, with one of the players holding the shoe. A large round table is used for playing, with a croupier directing the progress of the game.
This game is often dominated by wealthy high rollers, with corresponding high stakes. Casinos in both Atlantic City and Las Vegas will usually separate Punto Banco into a separate room away from the main gambling floor. This allows for more safety and privacy.
Punta Banco play results may bring astronomical wins or losses to a casino on a single night.
