Baccarat at Horizons Casino, Leicester Square
Baccarat has a reputation for being complex, but it is one of the simplest games in any casino. There are only three possible outcomes — Player wins, Banker wins, or Tie — and no decisions are required once your bet is placed. It is a game of pure chance, played at a relaxed pace, and one of the most popular choices at Horizons.
Our Baccarat tables are open daily from 11am until 6am, with a minimum bet of £5.
How to play
The aim of Baccarat is to predict which of two hands — the Player or the Banker — will have a total closest to 9. Tens and face cards count as zero. Aces count as one. All other cards count at face value. If a total exceeds 9, only the second digit counts — so a hand of 7 and 8 totals 15, which counts as 5.
- Place your bet on Player, Banker, or Tie (Égalité) before cards are dealt
- Two cards are dealt face-up to both the Player and the Banker
- If either hand totals 8 or 9 from the first two cards, this is a Natural — no further cards are drawn and the hand is settled immediately
- If neither hand is a Natural, a third card may be drawn according to fixed drawing rules — no player decisions are required
- The hand closest to 9 wins
Payouts
- Winning Player bets — paid 1:1
- Winning Banker bets — paid 19:20 (a small commission applies on Banker wins)
- Winning Tie bets — paid 9:1
Rules
Player drawing rules
| Player’s first two cards total | Action |
|---|---|
| 1-2-3-4-5-10 | Draws a third card |
| 6 – 7 | Stands |
| 8 – 9 | A Natural — no further cards drawn |
Banker drawing rules
| Banker Having | Draws When Giving | Stands When Giving |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 | — |
| 4 | 2-3-4-5-6-7 | 1-8-9-10 |
| 5 | 4-5-6-7 | 1-2-3-8-9-10 |
| 6 | 6-7 | 1-2-3-4-5-8-9-10 |
| 7 | Stands | Stands |
| 8 – 9 | A Natural | A Natural |
Side Bets
UR Way Égalité
A standard Tie bet pays 9:1 on any tied total. UR Way Égalité allows you to bet on a specific tied total, with enhanced odds as shown below:
| Tied total | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payout | 150-1 | 215-1 | 225-1 | 200-1 | 120-1 | 110-1 | 45-1 | 45-1 | 80-1 | 80-1 |
3 Giving 8 (3G8)
An optional wager. If the Banker holds 3 points from two cards and the Player draws a third card that is an 8, the 3G8 bet wins at 200:1.
Baccarat at Horizons Casino London
Horizons Casino is at Queens House, 1 Leicester Place, Leicester Square — two minutes from Leicester Square Tube station and a short walk from Covent Garden, Soho and Piccadilly Circus. Our Baccarat tables are open daily from 11am until 6am.
If you are visiting for the first time and would like to see a hand played before you join, simply let our dealer know — they are always happy to demonstrate before you place your first bet. Entry is free for all guests aged 18 and over. Membership is free and earns you points from your first visit.
Table minimum: £5 | Open: 11am – 6am daily | Dress code: Smart casual
18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. For support visit GambleAware.org or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.
