In Baccarat, played with 6 decks, the player and the dealer are dealt two initial cards. They are then dealt one optional card.The winner holds the hand with a value closest to 9. Tens and face cards count as 0. Aces count as 1, and other cards count according to their face values.A bet can be placed on the dealer, the player, or a tie. In the event of a tie, bets placed on the player and the dealer are returned, bets placed on tie pays 8 to 1. Bets placed on the dealer pay even money minus a 5% commission payable to the house. Bets placed on the player pay even money.Cards are re-shuffled after each round.