In Latvia, the baccarat game runs on the same principles as its traditional version, with a few differences based on the number of players and the length of the game. The game is usually played with 8 decks of 52 cards. The players can bet either on the Banker's hand or on the Player's hand, or on the tie. The Banker is the player with the highest stake and the player with the lowest stake is the Player. The game begins with the player and banker betting on their respective hands. The highest hand is 9 and if both hands have the same total, the game results in a tie and the bets are returned to the players.
The mobile version of baccarat in Latvia is usually played with six decks of cards and it is often referred to as mini baccarat. The players are not required to bet on the hands of the banker or the player. The game is usually played with a single deck of cards and the winner is the one with the highest total. Players can also place side bets such as betting on pairs or betting on a tie.