Chemin De Fer was the forerunner of the game we know as Baccarat. Chemin
De Fer was first introduced in France in the 15th century. Many of the
French terms have survived to the present day. The chips were called
cheques, dealers were called croupier and the dealing shoe was called
sabot. The game is also known as Punter/Banco in casinos in South
Africa.
The main difference between the two games is that in Chemin De Fer the
customers wager against one another. In Baccarat all players bet
against the house. Chemin De Fer is a banking game for the casino. The
casino takes a commission of the winning bets. (Usually 5%). The
customer with the shoe is known as the Banker and places the first
wager. The next customer to his right (known as the
“Fader”) has the option of accepting any or all of the
wager placed by the Banker. If that player does not accept all of the
Banker’s wager then the remaining amount can be accepted by the
next player to the right and so on. The problem with Chemin De Fer in
most casinos is that unless players are willing to wager against one
another there is no game.
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