Cheapest baccarat game where you can touch the cards in Vegas?
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December 12th, 2013 at 7:41:18 AM
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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!
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!
December 12th, 2013 at 7:59:49 AM
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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.
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.
December 12th, 2013 at 8:32:48 AM
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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.
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
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But in Vegas you cant touch the cards.. Only at the "Big" table you can.
December 12th, 2013 at 9:43:39 AM
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Quote: mdsBut 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
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Not at a mini table? Did I read the question wrong? If so sorry.
December 12th, 2013 at 10:00:14 AM
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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.
December 12th, 2013 at 10:05:03 AM
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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!
$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!
December 12th, 2013 at 10:49:49 AM
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Quote: mdsNot 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
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Quote: IIDXiasThanks 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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July 24th, 2024 at 12:20:22 PM
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Any update to this? Admittedly I've seen people playing "squeezy bacc" on social media and it looks fun.
July 24th, 2024 at 1:14:30 PM
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Harrah's used to have a $50 midi game a couple years ago but I think everyone on the Strip is $100 now for their minimums.
July 24th, 2024 at 1:35:03 PM
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I found a $25 - $1K mini or midi game 100 miles away from me, and they have a $50 - $2K full game. I need $1K or $2K buy-ins for those. If there were just $100 minimums, I guess I'd need $3K - $5K buy-ins and lots of CTR forms.
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July 24th, 2024 at 2:06:59 PM
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Quote: ChumpChangeI found a $25 - $1K mini or midi game 100 miles away from me, and they have a $50 - $2K full game. I need $1K or $2K buy-ins for those. If there were just $100 minimums, I guess I'd need $3K - $5K buy-ins and lots of CTR forms.
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Do you necessarily need to buy in for that much? $100 min if fine for me, but I'm only going to sit with $1k and go double or nothing.
July 24th, 2024 at 2:53:00 PM
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Quote: ActuarialQuote: ChumpChangeI found a $25 - $1K mini or midi game 100 miles away from me, and they have a $50 - $2K full game. I need $1K or $2K buy-ins for those. If there were just $100 minimums, I guess I'd need $3K - $5K buy-ins and lots of CTR forms.
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Do you necessarily need to buy in for that much? $100 min if fine for me, but I'm only going to sit with $1k and go double or nothing.
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$3000 is usually the bare minimum that I buy into a $100 min table with, but I'm not trying to go double or nothing.
July 26th, 2024 at 8:49:26 PM
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Just returned from Vegas and Palms has $50 minimum tables on Saturday afternoon where you can touch the cards.
One thing I didn't see when I sat at the table, is the Dragon 7 variation, where you don't pay commission on Banker wins, but of course the catch is a Banker 7 with 3 cards is a Push if Player has 6 or less...
Of course the first hand I play hits this, and then it hits 2 hands later and a 3rd time on hand #7. So that House edge for no commission Bacc got me real quick with $150 in profit Gone With the Wind!
The other two whales playing $25 on Dragon 7 were quite thrilled however... SMH
One thing I didn't see when I sat at the table, is the Dragon 7 variation, where you don't pay commission on Banker wins, but of course the catch is a Banker 7 with 3 cards is a Push if Player has 6 or less...
Of course the first hand I play hits this, and then it hits 2 hands later and a 3rd time on hand #7. So that House edge for no commission Bacc got me real quick with $150 in profit Gone With the Wind!
The other two whales playing $25 on Dragon 7 were quite thrilled however... SMH
