In Baccarat, a Tie Bet occurs when the totals of the Player’s hand and the Banker’s hand are equal after the cards have been dealt. The game uses a standard deck of cards, and the scoring is based on the sum of the cards, with tens and face cards worth zero. Because of the nature of the game, the Tie Bet has a higher house edge than the other two options, which means it is less favorable in the long run.
Tie Bet Example
For example, if a player bets $10 on a Tie Bet and both the Player and Banker end up with a total of 8, the player would win the bet at typically 8 to 1 odds, receiving $80 in winnings plus the original stake back.