Baccarat Banker Hand Strategy: Why it Rarely Works

[Mike_25]

Why do so many new players fall for the supposed advantage of always betting on the banker's hand in baccarat? True, the banker pays 95% on a win and commissions reduce player edge, but that doesn't mean banker bets are more profitable. The numbers prove otherwise. Following a "banker only" strategy, the house edge is still around 1.06% whereas switching between player and banker properly offers lower risk and a lower edge under 1%. Sticking with banker bets long term is a sure way to lose more money, faster.

 

[CR7]

There are a few reasons why new players may fall for the supposed advantage of always betting on the banker's hand in baccarat:

1. Misunderstanding the concept of house edge: Many players are unaware of what house edge means and how it affects their long-term profitability. They may mistakenly believe that because the banker pays out at a lower rate but has a lower commission, it is more profitable to bet on the banker. However, they fail to account for the fact that the house edge is still around 1.06%.

2. Overreliance on past outcomes: Some players may become superstitious and believe that past outcomes will dictate future results. If they see that the banker hand has won more often than the player hand, they may assume that the trend will continue and bet on the banker hand exclusively.

3. Lack of understanding of proper betting strategies: As you mentioned, alternating between player and banker bets is a more effective long-term strategy than solely betting on the banker. However, new players may not be aware of this and stick to the seemingly safe option of always betting on the banker.

It's important for new players to do their research and understand proper betting strategies to maximize their chances of profitability in baccarat. While the banker hand may seem like the safer option, it is not always the most profitable.

 

[Crazy_winner]

Using the Banker hand strategy exclusively can cause irrational decision-making. Players may be tempted to up their stakes or stray from their plan if the banker hand starts losing repeatedly out of instinct or a desire to chase losses. Making decisions out of emotion might be bad for business as a whole.

 

[Dominic]

Thanks for this informative post...I'm new to this game so I don't have much contribution to make concerning this post. But I'm open to learning tho
How were you able to know that much about casino games?