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Baccarat History
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Baccarat is an old game, indeed, one of the oldest in the Casinos. There are many sources pertaining to it, but its true roots are indeed lost in the shadows. However, there is a very real possibility that it can be traced back to Tarrochi, a game that was played in the middle ages with a deck of Tarot cards. Another source conceded that it is based on an ancient Etruscan ritual, where a virgin threw a nine sided die, and, according to the outcome, it was decided whether she would become a priestess, be banned from religious activities completely, or be killed.
Whatever the ancient sources of baccarat are, there is no doubt that it is among the most played in the casino, where an aura of mystique surrounds the game and the minimums are kept high. Online Baccarat as well is very well populated in the online casinos. It is interesting to trace baccarat all through the years and to see the different variations of the game. While it was in France the game became Chemin de Fer. Which means "railroad" and it is still played in this way to this day in France and Spain. In this way baccarat history is fascinating, as is the game itself.
Baccarat’s Timeline
You can view a brief synopsis of baccarat’s fascinating timeline below:
- Cuba, 1950s Baccarat made its way to Havana’s famed seaside playground during Cuba’s pre-Castro heyday. Known as Punto Banco in Cuba, it underwent rule changes to become what is now known as American baccarat. The casinos began bankrolling the action, and all players played against the house rather than against a player/banker. Francis "Tommy" Renzoni, a casino executive at George Raft’s Capri Hotel Casino showed an insatiable curiosity for the game, which led baccarat to
- Las Vegas, NV, 1958 In his book, Renzoni on Baccarat, (Lyle Stuart, June 1, 1974), Francis "Tommy" Renzoni credits himself with bringing baccarat to Las Vegas. Around the time Cuba was about to fall to Castro, Renzoni persuaded the Sands to open a baccarat pit. At the end of its first night of operation, Baccarat had cost the house $250,000 in 1958 dollars. For the second time, Americans rebuffed the game, preferring the more boisterous games and shying away from the elegant, secluded atmosphere of the baccarat pit. Even today, you’ll find little more than mini-baccarat in Las Vegas, unless you confine your play to nights and weekends at the few casinos that offer the upscale version behind the velvet ropes.
- Atlantic City, 1990 In February, Akio Kashiwagi, also known as, "The Warrior," entered Donald Trump’s Atlantic City Trump Plaza casino to play baccarat. He wagered $200,000 a hand until he won $6 million. At one time, The Warrior was the highest roller in history. Unfortunately, Mr. Kashiwagi didn’t know when he’d had enough of a good thing, and he returned to Trump Plaza in May. That time, however, the tables were turned, and after six days at the baccarat table, Baccarat warrior left the casino $10 million poorer, the largest recorded loss in baccarat history.
- Internet, 21st Century Now that baccarat is established throughout casinos around the world, it has made the natural leap to the Internet. Most online gambling establishments include baccarat among their offerings. With the variety of rules, and absent the elegance and exclusivity that some find intimidating in the casinos, baccarat is bound to attract a whole new global audience of enthusiasts on the Internet.
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