The following is a list of terms commonly used at the Baccarat table.
Baccarat
In Italian, Baccarat means Zero. This is ironically the worst hand that you can get in the game of Baccarat.
Baccarat en Banque
A variation of the game of Baccarat.
Banker Bet
A bet placed for the Banker's hand to defeat the Player's hand.
Banko
This is used as a synonym for the word Bank. In certain private Baccarat games, a player who declares 'Banko' indicates that he wishes to challenge the Bank's full bankroll.
Bankroll
Your full supply of money at the table.
Chemin-De-Fer
French for railroad. This is another variation of the game of Baccarat.
Cheval
In some private baccarat games there is a common rule where the Player can play two hands - to win he must win on both hands. If he wins one hand and looses the other its a tie.
Commission
This is an additional amount (5%) that the casino requires players to pay on all winning bets placed on the Banker.
Coupe
One single round of Baccarat.
Dealer
The casino employee that deals the cards and manages the game.
Le Grande
French for "the big one". Refers to a hand value of 9 in Baccarat.
Muck
This is used to describe the full 8 decks of cards used in Baccarat.
Natural
A Natural is when either the Player's or Banker's first two cards have a total value of 8 or 9.
Petite
French for small. This refers to a hand value of 8 in Baccarat.
Player Bet
A bet placed for the Player's hand to defeat the Banker's hand.
Punto Banko
Another name some people call the game of Baccarat.
Shoe
This is where the cards are dealt from.
Shooter
Another term used to describe the dealer.
Standoff
When the value of the Dealer's and the Player's hands are identical. Also referred to as a tie.
Super Pan Nine
Another variation of the game of Baccarat.
Tie Bet
A bet placed for the Player's hand and the Banker's hand to be identical.