It is illegal for persons under the age of 18 to gamble in Britain.
On large tables, the players will deal the hands. On smaller tables the Croupier will deal the hands.
This layout will be repeated on the opposite side of the table allowing 12 people to place bets at the same time. The numbers on the outside sections represent your player number.
The aim of the game is for Punto and Banco to get closer to a point value of 9 than the other. If a card total is greater than 9 then 10 would be deducted e.g. a card total of 12 is a true point total of 2.
The play begins with you making your wager on which hand you think will win or a bet on Egalite if you think they will get the same point total. A win by Punto pays even money, a win by Banco pays 19-20, and an Egalite pays 8-1.
If you want to place a bet on Egalite, put your wager in the Egalite box with your player number on it. Once all wagers have been placed the play continues with two cards being dealt to Punto and Banco.
These cards are totalled up and set rules for drawing cards must be followed and they never deviate. They are shown below.
Punto Rules
Banco Rules
What you need to realise is that you have no control over the card play. Your only real control is which outcome to bet on. If you are playing on a table where the Croupier is dealing, you do not need to know these rules as the Croupier will guide play.
If you are playing on a table where the players themselves deal the cards, it is best to learn these rules to prevent any embarassement, which could in turn lose you money through lack of concentration.
Guidance
If there is anything you are not sure about, do not be afraid to ask the Croupier. They are not only there to guide play but also to guide players.