Thread: The Details of Turbo Exchange Baccarat

It may be the casino game favoured most by James Bond but given the popularity of baccarat on the Betting exchange, it would appear that Bond is not the only person shaken but not stirred by the game. The rules of baccarat are deceptively simple with players looking to get close to a point value of 9. The exchange version sees the real-life player betting on what the outcome will be between a computer played "dealer and player situation."

With each number card having its true value, the ace being the equivalent of 1 and each face card being represented by a zero, the sum of the cards is added together and the modular sum will represent a figure up to 9. The player who has the highest value hand is declared the winner and this is what the real-life player on Betting exchange is actually gambling on. A score of nine that is made in two cards is referred to as a "natural" and cannot lose an individual contest.

It follows on that the next best result would be an eight and again, this is referred to as a "natural." If the player and banker have hands that amount to the same value, it is declared a tie and neither the banker nor the player wins. Similar to some of the other games offered by Betfair, a turbo version of Baccarat can be found online which is ideal for those players who want to get through more games. Nothing about how the game unfolds on the computer is changed but the time taken for each round is reduced which is perfect for those players who are more up to speed with the flow of the game.

The bets available in Baccarat exchange focuses on whether the banker will win, the player will win or whether it will be a tie. If this doesn't seem like enough options there are additional side markets with which to make further gambles on. Either way, there are plenty of options for players to get involved in the Betting exchange Baccarat game and make some money.

I logged onto my BetFair account and I found the official rules for Turbo Exchange Baccarat - aka X-Baccarat - and I'm pasting them here for you guys. They have some other cool games like X-Blackjack, X-Hi/Lo, X-Hold'em, X-Omaha Hi, X-Card Derby Racing... unfortunately they aren't open for U.S. players... check out the Turbo Exchange Baccarat tips:

What is Turbo Exchange Baccarat?

Played in exactly the same way as Exchange Baccarat, this version plays out 25% faster, designed for those who like their Betfair Games fast and furious. Finding the game a little slow or want to play two games at once? Why not try our turbo version that is 25% faster than the standard game.

What is Exchange Baccarat?
Exchange Baccarat is Betfair Games' take on Asia's favourite card game where the player and banker compete to get the hand closest to 9. You are able to bet at any stage of the game and you can bet on the Player, Banker, Tie or a variety of side bets. The game uses an eight-deck shoe (as used in most casinos) and there is a counter in the main game panel to show you the cards remaining in the shoe. Games play out every 3 minutes and they are available 24 hours a day. One is underway now, so go on give it a go...

In the betting section there are two tabs - Main market and Side bets market. When you have one tab clicked you will only be able to bet on the selections in that market and only bets on those selections will appear in the My Bets tab. Simply click on the other tab if you would like to see your other bets. e.g. If you are placing a bet in the Side bets market, any bets already placed on the Player, Banker or Tie will not appear in the 'My Bets' section until you change to the 'Main market' tab in the betting window.

Note that the commission rate and amount matched (displayed in the Rules Tab) are also specific to whether you have the Main market or Side bets market tab clicked.

What are decimal odds?
Decimal odds express your total return for the stake you place. Therefore even money is expressed as 2.0 - you get back your initial stake plus the same again as winnings - twice your initial stake.

What is the Amount Available?
This is the amount of money available for you to bet at these odds. You can bet all or part of this amount. If you want more than the amount shown, the system will place the remaining stake as an unmatched bet available for others to take.

What is Backing?
Back bets are those placed in the normal way. You can also ask for better odds, or more money than currently available. In either case your bet will appear on the Lay side of the market.

What is Laying?
The Lay side of the market shows the money and odds requested by backers. To accommodate a backer, click a button in the Lay column.

How are the odds ordered?
The current best odds are shown in the coloured box, with the second and third best in adjacent boxes.