What is certainly known is that baccarat was played in France around the year 1500. It was a game reserved for noble families, and many years went by before the game was introduced in more popular circles. No matter if its origins go back to Italy or France, the truth is that baccarat is an old casino game like mahjong.

As years went by, travelling through nations and continents, the game naturally diversified in several forms with different rules. Baccarat is now played all over the world. In England, the French version of the game, called “Chemin de fer”, was very popular but baccarat players changed the rules as the game became more and more popular.

Tommy Renzoni was responsible of introducing this refined and aristocratic entertainment in the United States. After the Cuban revolution marked the end of the casinos in La Habana, gaming owners gathered in the United States and developed the potential of Nevada as a gaming center.

In spite of the fact that baccarat rules have been modified in each country and each version, the style has been loyal to its origins. Baccarat has kept its simplicity and elegance and still keeps a special charm for high rollers, aristocrats, celebrities and other members of the high society.