A key B2B iGaming solution provider for casino operators, Evolution announced the launch of Always 8 Baccarat, a riveting reinvention of the classic Baccarat game with an added twist. With the intriguing rule that ensures the Banker’s first card is always an ‘8’ and permanently placed on the table, this version transforms each game round, encouraging players to develop new strategies and identify emerging trends.
The game’s goal stays the same as traditional Baccarat: predict whether the Player or Banker will reach a score closest to 9 or place a wager on a Tie if they expect an equal score. For those eager to boost their excitement, side bets such as ‘Banker Pair’ and ‘Player Pair’ provide additional chances for big wins.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
-The Banker’s first card is always an eight.
-Eight decks of fifty-two playing cards are used in Always 8 Baccarat.
-A continuous shuffling machine holds the cards and provides a fresh shoe for each new hand.
-The Bankers Pairs side bet will only win on a pair of Eights.
-The Player payout is 1.48:1, and a Banker win pays 0.62:1
-Player’s bets are returned in the event of a Tie.
-There is no commission on Banker wins.
-The RTP is 98.29%.
-The game is rapid as all cards are played face up.
HOW TO PLAY
Evolution has provided a tutorial to better explain the dynamics and rules of this game. Traditional Baccarat is a card game in which players bet on one of two positions: the Player or the Banker, the position with a hand total closest to or equal to nine wins. This game traditionally pays 1:1 for a Player win and 0.95:1 for a Banker win. Each hand receives two cards, and a third is dealt depending on whether it meets the Third Card Rule criteria.
The rules for playing Always 8 Baccarat remain the same as those for the traditional game. The payouts, however, have changed, as has the way the first card to the Banker is played. The Banker now always receives an Eight as his first card. The remaining cards for the hands are dealt as normal. The payouts for the Player have been increased to 1.48:1, while the Banker payout has been reduced to 0.62:1. Besides, Always 8 Baccarat has a complete set of roadmaps in the playing interface.