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The exact origin of baccarat is not entirely clear. The name essentially means the same in both French and Italian, causing many to believe the game was started in either France or Italy. It is more probable the game manifested in Italy during the Middle Ages. At this time, it was documented the game was being played with Tarot cards, based on an old Etruscan ritual. It first appeared in France in the late 1400's, which was soon adopted by French royalty, who had an exclusive hold on the game for a long period of time. After creating the popular version called "Chemin de fe", the French brought baccarat to England, where the rules were altered to what we identify in the current European version of the game. From Europe, baccarat made its way to South America and Cuba, followed by a trek to North America in the 1950's, when a mobster by the name of Tommy Renzoni popularized it in Las Vegas. Although baccarat is still very popular in Europe, ever since its introduction in Las Vegas, the game has become one of the most played casino games there is. The elegant atmosphere of the game, low House Edge, and simple rules help give baccarat appeal from all kinds of players. The most recent evolution that baccarat has undergone is the creation of the highly popular mini baccarat. This form of the game allows for smaller table stakes and even easier game procedures. On the internet, both baccarat and min-baccarat are thriving with players who have never even played the game in a real casino.
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