Before the advent of online casinos, baccarat was primarily played in land-based casinos. The game was often associated with the elite and was played in exclusive high-roller areas of the casino. Baccarat was seen as a sophisticated game that required skill and strategy, and it was often played for high stakes. The game was traditionally played with a dealer, who would deal cards from a shoe. Players would bet on whether the banker or player hand would win, or if the game would end in a tie. The game was often played with multiple decks of cards, and the rules...