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What is Baccarat Soiree?
Baccarat Soiree by Playtech follows standard Baccarat rules with eight pre-shuffled decks, bonus multipliers on selected rounds, and a No Commission mode option. The shoe deals only 50-62 hands before reshuffling -- shorter than most Baccarat variants, which limits the counting window.
Main Bets
| Bet | RTP | Payout / Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banker | 98.94% | 0.95:1 (5% commission) | |
| Player | 98.76% | 1:1 | |
| Tie | 95.30% | 8:1 - 100:1 |
No Commission Mode
When No Commission mode is enabled, Banker pays 1:1 on most hands. Exception: if the Banker wins with a total of exactly 6, payout is 0.5:1. Banker RTP drops to 98.54% in this mode.
| Bet | RTP | Payout / Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banker (No Comm) | 98.54% | 1:1 standard; 0.5:1 on Banker 6 win | |
| Player (No Comm) | 98.76% | 1:1 | |
| Tie (No Comm) | 95.30% | 8:1 - 100:1 |
Side Bets
| Side Bet | RTP | Payout Range |
|---|---|---|
| Big | 95.65% | 0.54:1 |
| Player Pair | 95.29% | 11:1 - 100:1 |
| Banker Pair | 95.29% | 11:1 - 100:1 |
| Either Pair | 95.27% | 5:1 - 100:1 |
| Perfect Pairs | 95.26% | 25:1 - 100:1 |
| Small | 94.72% | 1.5:1 |
| Egalite Extra | 87.55%-93.61% | 45:1 - 215:1 |
Bonus Multipliers
During selected rounds, bonus multipliers apply to Tie, Player Pair, Banker Pair, Perfect Pairs, and Either Pair bets. The multipliers replace standard payout odds when triggered. They do not alter the fundamental mathematical structure of the main game.
Card Counter Tool
The tool below tracks running card composition in real time. The 50-62 hand shoe limits the counting window significantly.