Online baccarat in Ireland
Baccarat is one of the simplest casino games: you bet on whether the Player or Banker hand will finish closer to nine, or on a tie, and the cards are dealt by fixed rules. There are no decisions after the bet, which makes it quick to learn and fast to play.
The bets
- Banker: about a 1.06% house edge, even after the usual 5% commission. The best bet on the table.
- Player: about 1.24%.
- Tie: pays 8:1 but carries an edge of around 14%. Best avoided.
Variants
You will find digital Punto Banco, no-commission baccarat (where a Banker win on six pays half), and live tables from Evolution and Pragmatic Play Live, including Speed Baccarat and Squeeze Baccarat, where the dealer reveals the cards slowly for extra suspense. Side bets such as Player Pair and Dragon Bonus add variety but have higher edges.
Baccarat often counts little towards bonus wagering. Compare other table games or head to the live casino.
18+ only. Set a limit before you play and treat every game as paid entertainment. Free, confidential help is available from the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 936 725 or at GamblingCare.ie.
