Speed Baccarat Gold by NetEnt

In November of 2020, the creative team of Net Entertainment introduced its new and unique Speed Baccarat Gold live game. The release is part of the company’s multi-tier plan to significantly diversify and innovate its live dealer portfolio.

What makes this release really great is that the company anticipated a budget version in addition to studio-based streams. In a nutshell: while normally, you’ll get live games streaming either from state-of-the-art studios of software developers or from brick-and-mortar casino floors (both quite expensive in terms of production and therefore, not affordable to many online operators), NetEnt’s Speed Baccarat Gold has one of the game’s tables set on the chroma key, which makes the product affordable.

Two other tables, however, are located in NetEnt’s custom-built studios. These were tailored to recreate a true and authentic casino gaming experience. For example, the dealer maintains a conversation outside the standard gaming routine, as well as welcomes new players.

What’s Unique About Speed Baccarat Gold?

Speed is the key to understanding this game. In a classic variation of baccarat, the round lasts on average 48 seconds. Here, it is cut to less than 30. The developers managed to achieve it by cutting the betting time to 10 seconds.

Also, no matter how many seats there are at the table, all the players receive the same set of cards, which also speeds up the process. Cards are dealt face-up, and the results are kept to a minimum.

NetEnt’s Speed Baccarat Gold has unlimited seating at the table and two camera angles for maximum immensity while documenting and streaming the game. Side bets are included.

If you enjoy live baccarat games, you can also check out Mini Baccarat by Playtech. It also trades the traditional 7 seats at the table for a single betting position. Plus, the release allows side bets.

Another recommended release is BetOn Baccarat by BetGamesTV. This one is all about the visual aesthetics, as well as about multiple betting options.

Finally, we can recommend Baccarat Control Squeeze by Evolution Gaming. While the classic baccarat limits player’s functions to just betting, this one allows in on some other action and fun.

How to Play Baccarat?

The main rule of the game of baccarat is to win by betting on the hand that’s closest to 9. The game is usually played with 8 decks.

The round starts with the player placing a bet. Side bets may be included. Since the task of the bet is to predict the winner, the player is invited to bet on the player or the banker side. The Player’s hand pays 100%. Banker’s hand pays 95%, and 5% are taken by a casino as a commission.

Then, the dealer deals two cards per each hand. The hand that has 9 (baccarat), stands. The other hand may draw another card based on necessity, or, if there is a risk of flying over the limit, the hand may stand.

Cards 2 through 9 carry their same face value. Cards 10 through King have zero value. The value of Ace equals 1.