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The Elegance and Thrill of Cash Baccarat in Beautiful IBarona Baccarat Lounge
n 1959 Frank Sinatra introduced the elegance and thrill of cash Baccarat to American casinos for the rst time in Las Vegas. Overnight, Baccarat became the ultimate high-roller game with millions won and lost in a
single wager. When chips were introduced and the cash disappeared, the game
lost some of its luster, yet continued to draw a loyal following of well-heeled
clientele lured by the high stakes.
More than 25 years after the last cash Baccarat game disappeared, Barona Valley Ranch
Resort & Casino has revived the lost art and showmanship of cash Baccarat. Barona Valley Ranch has created a luxury Baccarat lounge centered around an expansive Baccarat table where the all-cash bets start at $20 and go as high as $10,000 or higher for select players. The casino’s Baccarat dealers have undergone extensive training to learn the art, and subtleties of the game. You can play cash Baccarat in the beautiful Baccarat Lounge located off Barona Valley Ranch’s high-limit area, Parlor 32.
Video Poker vs. Blackjack
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order to increase their longevity. So in addition to being good at the mechanics of the game, successful blackjack players need to be competent actors as well. Video poker players, for the most part, do not have to consider these factors.
In the next issue, I’ll continue my comparison of these games. Until then, go out and hit a royal ush. Or maybe be dealt ve naturals in a row!
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