For me, the decisive factor in favoring Blackjack is this:
In Blackjack, you play with/against at least one other person, the dealer, at the table.
You have your cards, and only your hand determines the outcome of the game; you weigh your hand against the dealer's and
make your decision.
There is an interaction.
In Baccarat, you decide whether to call a Tie, Banker, or Player.
You're essentially playing for/against yourself (your own decision/bet), whether you guessed correctly or not.
At least, that's how it feels!
In Blackjack, you play with/against at least one other person, the dealer, at the table.
You have your cards, and only your hand determines the outcome of the game; you weigh your hand against the dealer's and
make your decision.
There is an interaction.
In Baccarat, you decide whether to call a Tie, Banker, or Player.
You're essentially playing for/against yourself (your own decision/bet), whether you guessed correctly or not.
At least, that's how it feels!
I have never played Baccarat, so my understanding of the rules and strategy is severely limited…with blackjack, the player can get close to 50/50 odds. Card counting in blackjack is NOT illegal…casinos don’t want you to do it because it cuts into profits. I have never heard that baccarat has good odds. I think I’ll stick with what I know…blackjack.
Baccarat is a unique game. It's primarily suitable for experienced gamblers willing to take risks and place large bets.Blackjack is more appealing than baccarat in many ways. Primarily because in this game, players don't rely on luck, but rather decide the outcome of the game themselves.
Blackjack has always been my casino game. I can usually double my money
In a couple of hours, and enjoy the crowds. never played baccarat for real money,
but Phil Ivey won 10 million, and you and many others can make 5000 nightly,
but I like to make my own decisions, so I will stick to blackjack.
In a couple of hours, and enjoy the crowds. never played baccarat for real money,
but Phil Ivey won 10 million, and you and many others can make 5000 nightly,
but I like to make my own decisions, so I will stick to blackjack.
SPANKYSN said:
Totally agree.
Baccarat is also one of the best games for players, along with craps and Blackjack, where the house has a minimal edge.
I like Blackjack, but I count cards and calculate...
It's the stupidest rule in casinos. You can calculate and count, but if you never win, they don't ban you. Only when you have a good run, add up your winnings by calculating and counting, and they kick you out of the casino.
It's the stupidest rule in casinos. You can calculate and count, but if you never win, they don't ban you. Only when you have a good run, add up your winnings by calculating and counting, and they kick you out of the casino.
I prefer Blackjack. I've never played Baccarat, but I have read over the threads that Chris posted for it. Interesting, and next time I go to a casino, I will open Chris's thread on my phone and see if I can make sense of it at a table.
Good luck all, whatever you play. 👍
Good luck all, whatever you play. 👍
Blackjack has its advantages.
In Blackjack, there are several stages where you make decisions that will affect the outcome. In Baccarat, you simply place a bet and then it’s out of your hands. Blackjack also offers additional betting options. In Blackjack, for the ‘Blackjack’ combination, you can receive a payout greater than 1:1. The advantages are clear. I would choose blackjack.
In Blackjack, there are several stages where you make decisions that will affect the outcome. In Baccarat, you simply place a bet and then it’s out of your hands. Blackjack also offers additional betting options. In Blackjack, for the ‘Blackjack’ combination, you can receive a payout greater than 1:1. The advantages are clear. I would choose blackjack.
