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IIDXias
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December 12th, 2013 at 7:41:18 AM permalink
Hi guys,

Was hoping some of the Vegas veterans could help me out. In Atlantic City there's occasionally a baccarat game on the floor of the Golden Nugget where players are allowed to touch the cards just like the high-rollers; I believe it's referred to as "midi-baccarat" instead of the more common mini variant found most often on casino floors? Sometimes the minimum at this table can be as low as $25. I was just wondering if any of the casinos in Vegas offer a similar game, and if so, which would have the lowest minimum bet? Thanks!
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December 12th, 2013 at 7:59:49 AM permalink
VegasMadeEasy DOT Something has a two year old summary of the game, the three table sizes, etc. The summary of table limits is a bit dated.

We have a thread of long ago that explained the three: Full Table, Midi and Mini-Baccarat. There were even images of the various table layouts and discussions as player position number four and thirteen on the layouts.
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December 12th, 2013 at 8:32:48 AM permalink
The Palms, Rio, Hard Rock Hotel, Gold Coast, Orleans, Palace Station, and a few others have $25 midi bac.

My favorite is the Palms. Great ambiance, friendly dealers, players aren't jerks (usually), lots of hot women walking around.
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December 12th, 2013 at 9:11:53 AM permalink
But in Vegas you cant touch the cards.. Only at the "Big" table you can.
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December 12th, 2013 at 9:43:39 AM permalink
Quote: mds

But in Vegas you cant touch the cards.. Only at the "Big" table you can.


Huh? You can squeeze the cards at all the places I mentioned.
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December 12th, 2013 at 9:49:54 AM permalink
Not at a mini table? Did I read the question wrong? If so sorry.
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December 12th, 2013 at 10:00:14 AM permalink
Midi is the same size as a mini table but they let you touch the cards like they do at the big table. In between or in the middle if you will.
IIDXias
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December 12th, 2013 at 10:05:03 AM permalink
Thanks Beethoven! We'll be sure to check one of these places out (actually I think we were thinking of going to The Palms anyway, now we just have an extra reason!).

$25 midi bac is an awesome game because of how slow it moves (and obviously the very low house edge). Actually getting to touch the cards just adds to the whole experience. Thanks again for your help!
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December 12th, 2013 at 10:49:49 AM permalink
Quote: mds

Not at a mini table? Did I read the question wrong? If so sorry.


No, not at mini bac, but you can at midi bac.
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December 12th, 2013 at 11:06:24 AM permalink
Quote: IIDXias

Thanks Beethoven! We'll be sure to check one of these places out (actually I think we were thinking of going to The Palms anyway, now we just have an extra reason!).


You're welcome. I think you'll like the Palms.

FYI, if you're thinking about playing at the Rio, be warned that they have this weird bac rule where Player MUST open first, even when nobody has a bet on Player. For example, if you're at the table alone and bet Banker, the dealer will flip over the cards for Player immediately after giving you the cards for Banker.

All in all, this is a minor issue, but some people (such as myself) prefer to squeeze the cards prior to seeing what Player has. I also like the option of having the dealer flip over just one card for Player while I look at my cards. Not gonna happen at the Rio.
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