Punto Banco is a popular card game that is based on baccarat and is widely played at casinos. Its Finnish variant is similar to the classic version and the aim is for the player to get a score of nine or as close as possible by taking two to three cards, or ābaccaratā.
In the Finnish variant, the player is dealt two cards and can draw a third card when their points are less than six. If the player does not draw a third card, the game is over and the outcome is determined by the total points in the cards. It is important to note that scores are determined based on the ten-value of the cards - that is, all face cards are worth zero points and all other cards are worth their face value.
The game is usually played with six decks of cards. There is also an additional option to place bets on 'Punto' (player's card) or 'Banco' (dealer's card). If the player's card is higher than the dealer's card, they win the bet.