People really want to believe there’s a magic strategy for baccarat. I tried everything from Martingale to card counting—yes, even card counting, lol. Newsflash: none of it works in the long run. Baccarat is all about chance. I usually stick to Banker because it has the smallest edge, but even that isn’t foolproof. How many decks in baccarat? Normally 6-8, so good luck trying to track cards. If you want a “rational” approach, just accept that it’s gambling, not a math puzzle.