You may be wondering how hands are scored when you play casino Baccarat. It is done by adding the values of the cards together – but there is a catch. If the score is higher than 10, the 10-unit is ignored, which means 2 cards that add up to 15 produce a score of 5.
Aces are worth 1 point, and the numeric cards are worth their face value. The court cards of Jacks, Queens, and Kings are worth 0. A hand needs a score of 9, or a score as close as possible, to win. A low initial score can be improved, but that is determined by specific rules, rather than by any decisions on your or the dealer’s part.