Baccarat History

Have you ever walked past a certain part of the casino that is roped off and the dealers look very spiffy in their tuxes? You have just found the Baccarat pit one of the classiest games in the casino. It rather gives off an exclusive air with the dealers attire and the pit bosses keeping an eye out for everything.

Most people will agree that Baccarat was founded in Italy but don't tell France that for they like to take credit also. What is definitely known it's beginnings were played with a Tarot Deck and not playing cards. In France it was called Chemin de Fer which a variation is still played today. It evolved into the game called European Baccarat in England.

By the time it reached American shores by way of the Cuban casinos the game became a blend of both of these versions, Chemin de Fer and European Baccarat and was made famous by Dunes casino in the late 1950's.

Baccarat has the history of being a high rollers game and still is but in America Mini Baccarat has become very popular for many due to the lower betting requirements and provides for a wider population to enjoy this that is actually very simple to play and learn.