Punto Banco Pro Series is a fairly popular table game by Net Entertainment which follows the rules of traditional baccarat played between the player and casino. This virtual game has crisp graphics, smooth gameplay and low betting limits that would suit even low-rollers.
NetEnt’s Punto Banco Pro Series is played with 6 standard decks of cards and combines the standard rules of Punto Banco with a great gaming experience and authentic casino atmosphere. Punto Banco is one of the three basic versions of baccarat in which the two main bets are Punto (“Player”) and Banco (“Bank”). This is a simple guessing game where two hands are dealt and gamblers need to guess which one would be higher – the Punto or the Banco. The third possible outcome of the coup (the term for “round” in baccarat) is a Tie, if the two hands are equal. Despite the typical rules, NetEnt’s variation stands out from most similar games with its modern graphics, beautifully rendered table, cards, and chips. All this contributes to a unique, immersive gameplay that keeps you entertained for hours.
The historical screenshot below displays a EUR 1 minimum and EUR 100 maximum. These are the captured table settings, not universal limits or confirmation of current availability. Other Pro Series tables can have different limits.
When the game starts, players need to place their bet on the green table, which is divided into several sectors associated with the three possible bets. While these can be seen in the center of the table, the available chips (1.00, 5.00, 10.00, 50.00 credits) are in the bottom right corner of the screen. Then the player hits the Deal button and two sets of two cards each will be dealt in the top half of the screen – the Punto hand on the left and the Banco hand on the right. The total value of each is displayed in a tiny box next to the cards and in case there is a win, the corresponding payout is credited.
The dealer’s shoe stands in the top right corner of the gaming screen, while on the left, a card displaying the table limits can be seen. When you move around the cursor above it, a convenient window with the pay table is shown. Those who are still not confident in their knowledge of the game can open the detailed rules for Punto Banco Pro Series from the little question mark below the table. Several features that do not directly influence the gameplay can be customized – the control over sound effects and background music, as well as the speed hands are being dealt and coups are played.
Specific Features
Those who play Punto Banco Pro Series for the first time will find it very convenient and easy to play, as the game follows the basic rules of standard baccarat. It is played with 6 decks of 52 cards (without the Jokers) and you need to bet on the winning hand. The winner of each coup is the one having a hand that totals 9 or as close to that number as possible. Cards from Two to Nine are worth their face values, cards from Ten through King count as zero points, while Aces count as 1. If hands total more than 9, the rightmost digit of the combined sum of the cards is taken as their value – a hand of Seven and Eight cards, for instance, counts as 5.
Standard Punto Banco uses fixed drawing rules. An initial 8 or 9 ends drawing for both hands. Otherwise Player draws on 0–5 and stands on 6–7. Banker’s decision can depend on Player’s third card, so Banker does not simply stand on every 6. In standard commission baccarat, Player wins pay 1:1 in profit and Banker wins pay 0.95:1 after 5% commission; the stake is returned separately. Tie payouts vary. See Pagat’s Punto Banco rules and payout explanation. This is general rules context, not a certification of the historical NetEnt version; confirm its exact settlement rules in the help screen.
Conclusion
This review concerns the historical NetEnt Professional Series interface. Current device support and availability must be checked with the operator.
The return depends on the bet and settlement rules. The previous review gave one house-edge figure for the entire game, which is misleading because Player, Banker and Tie wagers have different expected returns. The current version’s paytable, commission and available bets must be checked before play.
Historical game screenshot and payout example
The capture shows Banco winning with five against Punto’s one. A EUR 10 bet returns EUR 19.50: EUR 10 stake plus EUR 9.50 profit after commission. The displayed “Win” includes the returned stake; it does not mean EUR 19.50 profit.
The felt says “Tie pays 9 for 1”: that denotes nine units returned for one staked, equivalent to eight units of profit. On a hypothetical EUR 10 winning Tie bet, that is EUR 90 returned, including EUR 80 profit. Distinguish “for 1” from “to 1” when reading a payout.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the eight-deck NetEnt Baccarat game?
No. The historical Punto Banco edition uses six decks. NetEnt also offered a separately named eight-deck Baccarat game.
Does the screenshot show a commission-free Banker bet?
No. Its EUR 10 Banco wager yields EUR 9.50 profit, consistent with 5% commission on winnings.
Can I choose whether to draw a third card?
No. Drawing follows the fixed baccarat rules described above; choosing a betting area does not give control of a hand.
Is EUR 100 always the maximum?
No. It is the limit visible in this historical capture. Use the table’s displayed limits for the edition you access.
Does “9 for 1” mean nine times the stake in profit?
No. It includes the original stake. Nine returned units leave eight units of profit.
Sources and edition notes
Wizard of Odds’ Net Entertainment study and original screenshot distinguishes the six-deck game and supplies the settlement evidence above. Easy Slots’ operator description also identifies NetEnt and six decks, with different table-limit options. Neither source establishes present availability at every casino.
Version note: This review describes an older game version. Its stake limits and feature details are not confirmation of current availability. If the game is offered, check its own help screen and paytable before using the figures above.
