We're going to get into strategy later on in these baccarat FAQs, but before we do, let's set the scene for those of you who don't know much about baccarat. Baccarat is about two hands: the player's hand and the banker's hand. And the objective is to reach 9 points. The three outcomes in a game of baccarat are that the player wins, the banker wins or it's a draw, aka egalite. The interesting thing about baccarat is you can bet on any outcome. You're not tied to the player's bets, like in some other games.