The math
Banker wins 45.86% of hands → 1.06% house edge after commission.
Player wins 44.62% → 1.24% house edge.
Tie pays 8:1 (sometimes 9:1) but only hits 9.52% → 14.36% house edge (or 4.85% on 9:1 tables).
The only strategy
Bet Banker every hand. Never Tie. Player is acceptable but always slightly worse than Banker.
Why "trends" don't work
Cards are dealt from a shoe; they're effectively random. Past hand outcomes do not predict future hand outcomes. The "trend" patterns visible at baccarat tables are randomness pattern-matching, not predictive.
FAQ
Does this strategy guarantee profit?
No casino game can be beaten long-term except blackjack (with card counting), video poker (with full-pay tables), and certain forms of poker. Strategy reduces house edge but doesn't eliminate it for most games.
Where should I practice?
Use free-play / demo modes at any major regulated casino. Our casino reviews note which operators offer demo play.