What’s the difference between a 1-to-1 and 8-to-1 payout in baccarat?

[Faith Ebube]

The difference between a **1-to-1** and **8-to-1** payout in baccarat lies in the amount you win relative to your bet.

1. **1-to-1 Payout**:
- This is the most common payout and applies to the **Player bet** and **Banker bet** (for most baccarat games).
- If you place a bet and win, you are paid back the same amount as your wager.
- Example: If you bet **$100** and win a 1-to-1 payout, you will receive **$100** in winnings, plus your original **$100** bet back, totaling **$200**.

2. **8-to-1 Payout**:
- This payout is typically associated with the **Tie bet** in baccarat, where you wager that the Player and Banker hands will end up with the same total.
- If the Player and Banker hands tie, you receive **8 times** the amount of your bet, in addition to your original wager.
- Example: If you bet **$100** on a Tie bet and win, you will receive **$800** in winnings (8 times your $100 bet), plus your original **$100** bet back, totaling **$900**.

In summary, **1-to-1** is the standard payout for Player and Banker bets, while **8-to-1** (or sometimes **9-to-1**) is a higher payout for the Tie bet, which has a much lower probability of occurring. Although the Tie bet offers a higher payout, it comes with a significantly higher house edge.

 

[CR7]

The difference between a **1-to-1** and **8-to-1** payout in baccarat comes down to how the payouts are structured:

1. **1-to-1 Payout**:
- This is the standard payout for the **Player** and **Banker** bets in baccarat.
- If you place a bet on the Player or Banker and win, you receive a payout that is equal to the amount of your original bet.
- For example, if you bet $100 on the Player or Banker and win, you will receive $100 in winnings, along with your original $100 bet back, totaling $200.

2. **8-to-1 Payout**:
- This payout is usually associated with the **Tie** bet in baccarat.
- When you bet on a Tie and it wins, you get a payout that is 8 times the amount of your original bet, plus your initial wager.
- For instance, if you bet $100 on a Tie and it wins, you will receive $800 in winnings (8 times your $100 bet) in addition to your original $100 bet back, totaling $900.

In essence, the **1-to-1** payout is straightforward, offering a 1:1 ratio between your bet and your winnings on Player and Banker bets. On the other hand, the **8-to-1** payout on the Tie bet features significantly higher odds, resulting in a larger payoff. However, it's crucial to remember that the Tie bet carries a substantial house edge, so it's generally considered riskier compared to the Player and Banker bets with a 1-to-1 payout structure.

 

[Mi Rey]

In baccarat, a 1-to-1 payout means that for every unit wagered, the player receives an equal amount in return if they win. For example, if a player bets $10 and wins, they receive $10 in profit, plus their original $10 wager back. On the other hand, an 8-to-1 payout refers to a much higher reward, where for every unit wagered, the player receives 8 times the amount of their bet in profit. If a player bets $10 and wins with an 8-to-1 payout, they would receive $80 in profit, along with their original $10 bet returned. The 8-to-1 payout is typically offered on side bets, such as a tie or a specific outcome like a pair, which are rarer and have lower probabilities than the main bets like Player or Banker.

 

[Killman2002]

In Baccarat, a 1-to-1 payout means that you win an amount equal to your bet. For example, if you place a $10 bet on the Player hand and win, you’ll receive $10 in winnings, plus your original $10 bet back.