How To Play Tiger Baccarat In NZ?

Tiger Baccarat is just a version of Baccarat games with a unique “Tiger Bet.” Tiger Baccarat is known for its different side bets or wagers, such as

• Tiger
• Big Tiger
• Small Tiger
• Tiger Tie
• Tiger Pair

The wagers are unique, and it depends on the casino whether players can place them or not.

The game retains the essence of baccarat and involves more rules, such as third-card drawing, than traditional baccarat.

It is designed for players interested in making innovative bets. A specialized side bet is the main highlight of the Tiger Baccarat game.

How To Play Tiger Baccarat?

Tiger Baccarat is a set of up to 5 optional wagers in addition to all the other wagers. These optional wagers increase the variations in the gameplay. All the bets have different ways to place them, and you can find that below.

The game uses 8 standard fifty-two card decks. The base game is similar but has five additional side wagering options.

So, the base game is to place bets on either standard options like:

• Player
• Banker
• Tie

Or on the side bets such as:

• Tiger
• Big Tiger
• Small Tiger
• Tiger Tie
• Tiger Pair

The availability of side bets depends on which casinos accept them, so don’t rely solely on the information I share.

Always keep room to ask the casino associates about the rules and check what the table actually has.

At the time of the game, the dealer deals the cards, and players can place bets on both the main game and side bets.

Main Game Bets:

You’ll start by betting on the Player, Banker, or Tie:

• Player Bet: Bet on the Player’s hand to win.
• Banker Bet: Bet on the Banker’s hand to win (a 5% commission is charged on winning Banker bets).
• Tie Bet: Bet on the hands of the Player and Banker to tie (both having the same total).

Side Game Bets:

You also have the option to place side bets in addition to the main game bet. These are optional and can be placed before the cards are dealt.

The options include:

• Tiger Pair
• Tiger
• Small Tiger
• Big Tiger

Just drag your chips to any place from the Main and Side Bets where you want to place bets.

You can place both main game bets and side bets simultaneously, so you have the opportunity to win from multiple options in a single round.

Expected Payouts on Different Bets

Below is a table of Tiger Baccarat and their expected payouts:

Bet Type	Condition for Winning	Payout	Notes
Player	Player hand wins	1 to 1	Standard base bet.
Banker	Banker hand wins	1 to 1	5% commission is deducted on wins.
Tie	Player and Banker hands tie	8 to 1	Pushes if Player or Banker is bet.
Tiger Pair	Player or Banker has a pair	4 to 1	Independent side bet.
Double Pair	Player and Banker both have pairs	20 to 1	Side bet option.
Identical Pair	Player and Banker have identical pairs	100 to 1	Highest side bet payout.
Tiger (2-Card)	Banker wins with 6 using 2 cards	12 to 1	Banker must win exactly with 6.
Tiger (3-Card)	Banker wins with 6 using 3 cards	20 to 1	Higher payout for 3 cards.
Small Tiger	Banker wins with 6 using 2 cards	22 to 1	Focused on 2-card 6.
Big Tiger	Banker wins with 6 using 3 cards	50 to 1	Focused on 3-card 6.

Key Notes:

• The main bets (Player, Banker, Tie) adhere to standard Baccarat rules.
• Side bets (e.g. Tiger Pair, Small Tiger, etc.) are optional but offer higher risk and premium rewards.
• Payouts for side bets will differ from one casino to another, so be sure to check the rules before playing.

How Will Be The Winnings?

Winning at Tiger Baccarat depends on the bets you place and how the cards unfold. Let me break it down for you in the simplest way:

Main Game Bet

Here’s where you can start:

1. Player Bet
   • You win if the Player’s hand beats the Banker’s hand.
   • Payout: 1 to 1 (e.g., bet $10, win $10).
2. Banker Bet
   • You win if the Banker’s hand beats the Player’s hand.
   • Payout: 1 to 1, but a 5% fee is deducted from your winnings.
   • For example, if you bet $10, you get $9.50.
3. Tie Bet
   • You win if both hands have the same total.
   • Payout: 8 to 1 (bet $10, win $80).
   • It’s rare but exciting when it hits!

Side Bets

Here’s where the fun begins with higher payouts. These bets are optional but can bring in big wins:

Tiger Pair

• Bet on the first two cards being a pair (e.g., two Kings).
• Payouts:
  • 4 to 1 for one pair.
  • 20 to 1 if both Player and Banker have pairs.
  • 100 to 1 if both pairs are identical.

My tip: Place this bet occasionally – it’s rare but rewarding!

Tiger Bet

• Bet on the Banker winning with a total of 6.
• Payouts:
  • 12 to 1 for a 2-card 6.
  • 20 to 1 for a 3-card 6.

Example: If the Banker’s cards add up to 6, you win.

Small Tiger

• Bet on the Banker winning with exactly 6 using 2 cards.
• Payout: 22 to 1.

It’s a higher risk, but I’ve seen it hit!

Big Tiger

• Bet on the Banker winning with exactly 6 using 3 cards.
• Payout: 50 to 1.

Imagine turning $5 into $250 – it’s possible!

Let’s say I bet $10 on Banker and $5 on Small Tiger. If the Banker wins with a 2-card total of 6:

I win my Banker bet ($9.50 after commission). I also win my Small Tiger bet (22 to 1 = $110).

How are Side Bets Winnings Judged?

In Tiger Baccarat, the special bets are judged based on specific outcomes.

For the Big Tiger bet, you win if the Banker’s hand totals exactly 6 with three cards. To play, place your chips in the Big Tiger area before the cards are dealt.

The Small Tiger bet works similarly, but the Banker needs to have a total of 6 with only two cards.

The Tiger bet wins if the Banker has a total of 6. If the Banker’s hand has two cards, it counts as a win under this bet.

The Tiger Pair bet is based on pairs. You win if the Player or Banker gets a pair in their first two cards.

If both sides have pairs, the result is even better, and identical pairs bring the highest result.

Our Opinion

In my view, Tiger Baccarat is just a variant of the traditional game and includes side bets like the “Tiger Bet.”

Like regular baccarat, it’s a game of chance played between the Player and the Banker. However, in my view, what makes Tiger Baccarat unique are the side Tiger bets:

• Tiger Hand: Betting on specific three-card combinations.
• Big Tiger: Betting on high-value hands.
• Small Tiger: Betting on low-value hands.

These side bets often offer higher payouts but also carry higher house edges compared to traditional baccarat bets.

However, I recommend sticking primarily to the base game bets (Player/Banker) since they have a lower house edge.

Tiger side bets may have higher payouts, but they are very risky and occur rarely.

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