Dec 23 2025
Card Counting the Natural 9 and Natural 8 Baccarat Side Bets
The Natural 9 (NAT9) side bet is the wager that the Player hand or Banker hand will be a natural 9. NAT9 is actually two different side bets, as the wager can separately be made that the Banker hand will be a natural 9 and that the Player hand will be a natural 9. Similarly, the Natural 8 (NAT8) side bet is the wager that the Player hand or Banker hand will be a natural 8.
Card Counting the Lucky Win Baccarat Side Bet
At G2E (2013) last week, I came across a baccarat side bet I had not seen before at the Galaxy Gaming booth, called “Lucky Win” (LW). The side bet can be made on either the Player hand or the Banker hand and it pays when the winning hand totals 0, 1, 2, 3, or 5.
The Gambler’s Ruin Theory
The Gambler’s Ruin Theory is a key concept to make sure that people do not go bankrupt from playing. It’s likely the remainder of this article will save you from depleting your bankroll. So let’s get started.
The Double Double Bonus Poker Ace Chase Strategy
There comes a time when every Double Double Bonus Poker player faces a decision: To chase the Aces, or not to chase the Aces?
