In Baccarat, cards 2-9 are worth face value, 10's and face cards (J, Q, K) are worth zero, and Aces are worth 1 point. When the total value of cards in a hand exceeds 10, the first digit is dropped. For example: a hand consisting of 2 and 3 is worth 5 (2 + 3 = 5). A hand consisting of 6 and 7 is worth 3 (6 + 7 = 13 = 3)(The first digit is dropped because the total is higher than 10) A hand consisting of 4 and 6 is worth zero, or Baccarat. (4 + 6 = 0) The name "Baccarat" is unusual in that the game is named after the worst hand, worth 0 (or 'Baccarat'). The highest score that can be achieved is 9.

Hey thanks for that little tutor there... one more clue filled in for me on playing! That is strange that 9 isn't Baccarat as you mentioned...

Very cool...

And how about the difference between baccarat and mini-baccarat? or how to play exactly -- how does the game play take place?

So, is the object of the game to have the highest hand possible? I've never played baccarat and really have no clue on how it's played. I liked this little tutorial though, it makes me want to go try the game now.