In Baccarat, there are two main betting options: the “Punto” (player) and the “Banco” (banker). Players can place their bets on which side they think will have a higher hand value or if the result will be a tie. The term “Punto” specifically refers to the side representing the player, and this is not necessarily the person playing the game but rather one of the betting choices available in Baccarat.
Punto Example
For example, if a player places a bet on “Punto” and that hand has a total value closer to nine than the “Banco” hand, the player wins the bet.