History of Baccarat
Baccarat became popular mainly in France towards the end of the 15th century, changing its name to “Baccarat en Banque” and later to “Chemin der Fer”. As the game evolved, the casino itself did not act as the dealer; instead, players took on this role in turn and bet against one another. The game was played mainly by the French aristocracy, but it very soon became fashionable. When it arrived in England, Baccarat immediately made an impression, became particularly popular, and its revised version was given the name “European Baccarat”.
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