The game of Punto Banco is a widely recognized casino game in Qatar and is played in its mobile casinos. Punto Banco is a variation of the classic game of baccarat and is very easy to learn and play. The aim of the game is to bet on who will win the round - the player (punto), the banker (banco), or a tie - and to get closer to the total of 9 than the other hand. There is no skill involved as the cards are dealt out according to very strict rules of play.
In Punto Banco, the play progresses in three steps:
Betting: Players place their bets before the cards are dealt.
Dealing: Two cards are dealt to each hand. The player’s hand is referred to as Punto and the banker’s hand is referred to as Banco.
Drawing: Depending on the initial total of the cards, a third card may be drawn for either hand or both hands.