Baccarat Live data · 30 Oct 2026
New baccarat sites for New Zealand players
24 Of the 29 new casinos on our list name a live casino, where baccarat is dealt by a person
Baccarat has three bets and no decisions after you place one, so the only choice that matters is which bet. The banker bet has a house edge of about 1.06% after the usual 5% commission, the player bet about 1.24%.
The tie bet pays 8:1 at most tables and carries a house edge of about 14.36%. No-commission tables change how a winning banker bet is paid, so check the rules screen before you assume the usual odds.
- 18+ only
- Ranking for baccarat across casinos of every age
- Bet odds from the standard eight-deck game
Updated 26 Oct 2026
- Median studios
- 29 new casinos; 38 at older ones
- Pragmatic Play
- 69% of new casinos
- Gamzix
- 48% new vs 20% older
- Nolimit City
- 38% new vs 61% older
- Casinos compared
- 29 + 108 new + older
Short answer
Which baccarat bet is best?
Banker, with a house edge of about 1.06% after commission. Player is close behind at about 1.24%. The tie at 8:1 costs about $1.44 for every $10 bet on average, more than ten times the banker bet. Side bets are usually worse still.
- Median studios
- 29 new casinos; 38 at older ones
- Pragmatic Play
- 69% of new casinos
- Gamzix
- 48% new vs 20% older
- Nolimit City
- 38% new vs 61% older
Studios
Studios new casinos carry more often, and less often
Studios supply both the digital and the live baccarat tables. Share of new casinos (founded this year or in the two years before) that list each studio, against older casinos on our list. Points are the gap between the two shares.
Carried more often by new casinos
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Studios as listed in each casino's review on our list, read 30 Oct 2026.
Ranking
Our ranking for baccarat
Our ranking for baccarat play. It covers casinos of every age; the stamp shows how new each one is.
| Casino | Age | Licence (stated) | Welcome offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 17 Apr 2024 | Tobique | $9,000 + 300 Free Spins | |
| 2 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 31 Mar 2021 | Tobique | $700 + 350 Free Spins | |
| 3 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 9 Mar 2019 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission, Alderney Gambling Control Commission | $3,000 | |
| 4 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 5 Aug 2024 | Curaçao | $1,000 + 200 Free Spins | |
| 5 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 21 Dec 2020 | Curaçao | $8,000 + 350 Free Spins | |
| 6 | 6 yrs · 2020 since 20 Jan 2021 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission | $200 + 120 Free Spins | |
| 7 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 10 Jan 2022 | Anjouan License | 200 Free Spins | |
| 8 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 1 Nov 2020 | Curaçao | $3,000 + 100 Free Spins | |
| 9 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 24 Jul 2024 | Curaçao | $11,000 + 325 Free Spins | |
| 10 | 4 yrs · 2022 since 8 Nov 2023 | Curaçao | $10,000 + 150 Free Spins |
Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 30 Oct 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.
Guides
Baccarat guides
In depth
Baccarat at new casinos
Versions you will find
- Classic Punto Banco: the standard eight-deck game with 5% commission on banker wins.
- No-commission baccarat: banker wins pay even money except on certain totals, often a winning banker six that pays half.
- Speed baccarat: live tables with shorter betting windows, so more hands an hour and faster losses.
- Side-bet tables: pairs, Dragon Bonus and similar bets with big payouts and high edges.
- RNG baccarat: digital tables, often with low minimums and a demo mode.
How to start playing
- Pick a casino from the ranking and check that it accepts New Zealand players.
- Try RNG baccarat in demo mode to learn the flow of a hand.
- Deposit a small amount, ideally in New Zealand dollars to avoid conversion fees.
- Choose a table whose minimum suits your budget and stick to banker or player.
Tips that actually matter
- Bet banker or player; skip the tie unless it pays 9:1, which cuts its edge to about 4.8%.
- Ignore road maps and scorecards: each hand is independent.
- Read the bonus terms before playing baccarat with bonus money; it often counts little or nothing, and betting both sides in one round is usually banned.
- Speed tables cost more per hour; set a time limit as well as a budget.
More strategy in our baccarat tips, and compare edges with other games in games for advanced players.
Questions
New baccarat sites: questions
What is the house edge in baccarat?
In the standard eight-deck game, about 1.06% on banker (with 5% commission), 1.24% on player and 14.36% on a tie paying 8:1. Ties that pay 9:1 cut the tie edge to about 4.8%.
What is no-commission baccarat?
A version where banker wins are paid at even money except on certain totals, often a winning banker six, which pays half. The banker edge is a little higher than at a standard table.
Can I use a bonus on baccarat?
Often at a low weight or not at all. Many bonus terms also forbid betting both banker and player in the same round while wagering. Check the terms first.
Is live baccarat fair?
The cards are dealt from a physical shoe in a licensed studio. Check that the casino itself is licensed, because the casino holds your balance and pays your withdrawals.
Do patterns or scorecards help?
No. The road maps at live tables record past results; each hand is independent and the odds above do not change.
Responsible gaming
Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.
Adults only, everywhere
You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.
Responsible gamingStart small with an unknown casino
Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.
How we review new casinosSet limits before the welcome offer
Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.
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