The hard truth is that baccarat is a game of chance, and no amount of research is going to change that. Sure, learning how to play baccarat properly will give you a slight edge in terms of understanding the game, but that’s it. I’ve been playing for years and have tried everything from Martingale to card counting (yeah, don’t bother with that one), and nothing works. Betting on Banker is statistically the best move, but even that won’t save you from a bad streak. Just play baccarat for free if you want to test out strategies without losing your shirt.