Man, I’ve been there. I read all about how to play baccarat and win, but the truth is, there’s no strategy that will give you a long-term edge. It’s a game of luck, pure and simple. Sure, betting on Banker is the best play statistically, but that’s as good as it gets. I tried playing with different betting systems, even going as far as researching how many decks in baccarat might affect the outcome, but none of it made a difference. The only thing that helped was sticking to a budget and not chasing my losses.