Punto Banco is a casino game of baccarat, typically played in an online casino. It is primarily a game of chance, as the outcomes are determined by the cards that are randomly dealt. In Punto Banco, a game of chance takes place between two hands, the Player Hand and the Banker Hand, with each having two or three cards. The cards are dealt face down and placed in the center of the gaming table. They are visible to all players, who may not touch them.
The goal is to get a total score closest to nine. Cards from two to nine are equal to their own numbers, while the ace is worth one point and ten, Jack, Queen, and King are worth zero. The Banker Hand will draw a third card, depending on the total of the two cards in the Player Hand. If a Player has an eight or a nine, it is considered a natural and the Player Hand automatically wins. If there is no natural, then the Player has the option of receiving a third card or standing.