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3 Card Baccarat from PlayPearls: Game Review - a new twist on a classic game

Enjoy a bit of Baccarat? Then check out this extremely popular Baccarat variant!

Baccarat is a very popular casino card game that is available to play in most casinos around the world. The game was said to have originated in the 19th century although there have been disputes about this as some experts believe the game was originally called Baccara and was introduced to France at the end of the 15th century. Regardless of its origin, it’s a really exciting card game to play. To date, you’ll find many variants of Baccarat, one such variant is the popular 3 Card Baccarat. This game merges Baccarat and Punto Banco together to give a whole new twist on the game that is very easy to learn and to play. Believe it or not but this Baccarat variant accounts for 2% of all gaming tables in Macau!

The game is played with a standard 52 card deck and features 2 side-bet options.

3 Card Baccarat Screenshot

Special Features

The idea behind this game is to beat the dealer with a higher points total. The game is played with a single 52-card deck and similar to the normal version of Baccarat, face cards are worth 0 points, Aces are 1, and all numbered cards from 2 to 9 represent their pip value e.g. a 6 card equals 6 points.

To place a bet, you need to pick from some of the colourful chips which can be found to the bottom-right of the screen. The chips range in value and high rollers will be pleased to see there is a purple chip there that is worth a whopping 100 a piece! The game features 2 side-bet options which are Tie and 3 Faces. Tie bets pay out 25:1 and 3 Faces pay out an amazing 95:1. Place additional chips as side-bets to really boost your chances of a landing a big payout. Once you are happy enough with the chips you have placed, then press the ‘Deal’ button to begin the game.

When a round starts, the player is given 3 cards face-up and the dealer is also given 3 cards face-up. The cards are then compared to each other based on their points value. If you have a higher points value than the dealer then you win. The game really is that simple to play. If a round results in a tie then no chips are exchanged unless you use the Tie side-bet then you’ll be awarded a payout worth a fantastic 25:1. All winning bets are subject to a 5% commission so make sure to take note of this before placing any chips on the table.

If you find you are having some joy with a specific bet then you’ll be pleased to know that you can reuse the same bet. To do this, all you need to do is simply press the ‘Rebet’ button after a round is over. If your winning streak abruptly ends then you can just press the ‘Clear Bet’ button to place a whole new bet instead.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are quite basic I must admit but this game is all about the rush and excitement of beating the deal with a higher hand so it is not too concerned with flashy graphics. The game is played on a dark green felt casino table with a Spade symbol stamped into the design. Payout tables are nicely displayed in the centre of the table so you can see exactly what each hand pays out.

There is no music in this game but you will hear from the Live Dealer when to place bets and he will also indicate when you or he has won a round.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game is played with a 52 card deck and has an RTP ranging between 96% and 97%. The maximum payout is 95:1.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game.

Chip Value: 1.00, 5.00, 25.00, 100.00

  • Dealer Total Pays 1 To 8
  • Tie Pays 25 :1
  • 3 Faces Pays 95:1
  • 5% Commission On Won Bets

Our Verdict on 3 Card Baccarat

PlayPearls produced this fine take on a very popular Baccarat variant. It is exhilarating to play and really simple to follow. From playing this game, it is really easy to see why it is so popular in Macau right now. The side-bets are a nice addition to the game and the fact that you can win a staggering 95:1 on a 3 Faces side-bet is extraordinary. Baccarat players and even non-Baccarat players are going to love playing this thrilling card game!

Pile on the chips to win a huge payout in 3 Card Baccarat!