Place your bets: Before the game starts, players place their bets on either the player's hand, the banker's hand, or a tie.
2. Deal the cards: The dealer will deal two cards each to the player and the banker. The cards are dealt face up, and the values are added together to determine the total value of each hand. In Punto Banco, the cards 2 to 9 are worth their face value, while aces are worth 1 and tens, jacks, queens, and kings are worth 0.
3. Determine if a third card is needed: Depending on the total value of the two initial cards, a third card may be dealt to either the player or the banker. There are specific rules that dictate when a third card should be dealt, which the dealer will follow.
4. Determine the winner: Once all cards have been dealt, the hand with the highest total value wins. If the player's hand is higher, players who bet on the player's hand win. If the banker's hand is higher, players who bet on the banker's hand win. If there is a tie, players who bet on a tie win.
5. Collect winnings: If you win your bet, the dealer will pay you according to the odds. If you lose your bet, your money is collected by the dealer.