What are the rules and procedures for playing Baccarat with multiple decks?

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When playing Baccarat with multiple decks, the rules and procedures remain largely the same as when playing with a single deck. Here are the standard rules and procedures for playing Baccarat with multiple decks:

Card Values: The point values of the cards remain the same. Face cards (King, Queen, Jack) and 10s have a value of 0, numbered cards (2 to 9) retain their face value, and Aces have a value of 1.

Dealing: The game begins with the dealer or the casino software dealing two cards face-up to both the Player hand and the Banker hand. The dealer follows specific drawing rules based on the total point values of the initial two cards for each hand.

Drawing of Third Card: After the initial two cards are dealt, the drawing of a third card depends on the following rules:

If either the Player hand or the Banker hand has a total point value of 8 or 9 (known as a "natural"), no further cards are drawn, and the hand with the higher value wins.
If the Player hand has a total point value of 0 to 5, a third card is drawn for the Player hand.

 

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If the Player hand stands, meaning it has a total point value of 6 or 7, then the Banker hand follows specific rules for drawing a third card:

- If the Banker hand has a total point value of 0 to 2, a third card is drawn.
- If the Banker hand has a total point value of 3, a third card is drawn unless the Player hand's third card is an 8.
- If the Banker hand has a total point value of 4, a third card is drawn if the Player hand's third card is between 2 and 7.
- If the Banker hand has a total point value of 5, a third card is drawn if the Player hand's third card is between 4 and 7.
- If the Banker hand has a total point value of 6, a third card is drawn if the Player hand's third card is a 6 or 7.
- If the Banker hand has a total point value of 7, no further cards are drawn, and the hand with the higher value wins.

Winning: The hand with the point value closest to 9 is declared the winner. If both the Player and Banker hands have the same total point value, the outcome is a tie. In case of a tie, bets placed on the Player and Banker hands are returned, whereas bets placed on the Tie bet are paid out.

It's important to note that when playing with multiple decks, the casino may impose additional rules or side bets. It's advisable to check the specific rules of the casino or game being played to ensure you are aware of any additional variations.

Overall, playing Baccarat with multiple decks doesn't significantly alter the basic rules and procedures of the game. The primary difference lies in increased card availability, which may affect the frequency of certain card combinations and potential outcomes.