Super 6 Baccarat is a no-commission baccarat version where normal Banker wins usually pay 1:1, but Banker winning with 6 pays half. Player wins usually pay 1:1, Tie usually pushes Banker and Player, and side bets are optional. The casino still has an edge because the Banker 6 half-pay rule replaces commission.
Quick Facts
- No 5% Banker commission is charged on normal Banker wins.
- Banker winning with 6 usually pays 1:2.
- Banker winning with 7, 8, or 9 usually pays 1:1.
- Player wins usually pay 1:1.
- Tie usually pushes Banker and Player.
- Tie bet payout varies by table.
- Side bets are optional and often higher-risk.
Plain Talk
Use this page when you need the Super 6 basics fast.
Super 6 is not standard commission baccarat. It is also not EZ Baccarat.
The core rule is:
Banker wins usually pay full, except Banker wins with 6 pay half.
That rule is the price of no commission. The casino removes the old 5% Banker commission, then uses the Banker 6 half-pay rule to keep its mathematical edge.
Public examples such as the Nevada live baccarat rules of play show this structure as Banker paying 1:1 except Banker wins with 6, which pay 0.5:1.
How It Works
Main payout reference
| Result | Example final score | Bet affected | Payout | Plain-English meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banker wins normally | Banker 9, Player 1 | Banker | 1:1 | Full no-commission Banker win |
| Banker wins normally | Banker 7, Player 4 | Banker | 1:1 | Full Banker win |
| Banker wins with 6 | Banker 6, Player 2 | Banker | 1:2 | Half profit |
| Player wins | Player 8, Banker 5 | Player | 1:1 | Normal Player win |
| Tie | Banker 6, Player 6 | Banker/Player | Push | Main bets usually return |
What to check before betting
| Check | Good question |
|---|---|
| Banker payout | Does Banker pay 1:1 with no commission? |
| Banker 6 | Does Banker 6 pay half? |
| Tie payout | Does Tie pay 8:1, 9:1, or another amount? |
| Side bets | Are these optional and what is the paytable? |
| Limits | What are the minimum and maximum bets? |
| Variant | Is this Super 6, EZ Baccarat, or another no-commission version? |
Baccarat Table Example
You bet $100 on Banker.
- Banker 8 beats Player 4: you win $100 profit.
- Banker 6 beats Player 3: you win $50 profit.
- Player 9 beats Banker 2: you lose $100.
- Banker 5 ties Player 5: your Banker bet usually pushes.
That is the whole beginner reference. The special result is Banker winning with 6.
From the Casino Side:
Super 6 is popular because it is faster than standard commission baccarat. No commission tracking means fewer small calculations and fewer commission markers.
But the casino must protect the Banker 6 result.
| Casino concern | Super 6 answer |
|---|---|
| Game speed | Faster because normal Banker wins pay 1:1 |
| Dealer error risk | Banker 6 must not be paid full |
| Player confusion | “No commission” must be explained with half-pay |
| Side-bet settlement | Bonus paytable must be checked separately |
| Surveillance focus | Watch Banker 6 hands and bonus payouts |
| Floor procedure | Explain posted rule calmly and consistently |
The casino does not need a hidden trick. The posted payout table is enough.
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Correct rule |
|---|---|
| Thinking no commission means no house edge | Banker 6 half-pay replaces commission |
| Thinking all Banker wins pay full | Banker winning with 6 pays half |
| Thinking Banker 6 half-pay applies to Player | It applies to Banker wins only |
| Thinking Tie loses Banker/Player | Tie usually pushes main bets |
| Treating side bets as required | Side bets are optional |
| Confusing Super 6 with EZ Baccarat | Different no-commission models |
Hard Truth
If you remember only one line, remember this: Super 6 removes commission, then charges through Banker 6.
FAQ
What is Super 6 Baccarat?
It is a no-commission baccarat version where Banker wins usually pay 1:1, but Banker winning with 6 usually pays half.
Does Banker pay commission?
No. Normal winning Banker bets do not pay 5% commission in the common Super 6 version.
What happens when Banker wins with 6?
The winning Banker bet usually pays 1:2, meaning half the stake as profit.
What happens when Player wins?
Player wins usually pay 1:1.
What happens on a Tie?
Banker and Player bets usually push. The Tie bet itself follows the posted payout.
Is Super 6 the same as EZ Baccarat?
No. EZ Baccarat uses a different no-commission rule model, commonly involving a special Banker push result.
Is the Super 6 side bet required?
No. It is optional and separate from the main Banker bet.
What is the beginner-safe approach?
Stick to main bets, avoid side bets at first, use small flat bets, and read the table sign before playing.
Deeper Insight
Super 6 is easy to play but easy to misunderstand.
The biggest misunderstanding is emotional. A player sees “no commission” and feels the casino removed something unfair. But baccarat commission was not random. It was part of the Banker bet’s pricing.
When the commission disappears, something replaces it.
The Wizard of Odds commission-free baccarat analysis shows the math split between Banker wins except six and Banker wins with six. The Wizard of Odds Super Baccarat page separates the main Banker rule from Lucky 6 style side-bet analysis. That is the correct mental model: main bet first, side bet second.
Use the quick test:
If Banker wins with 6, what happens?
If you cannot answer that before betting, you are not ready for that table.
Formula / Calculation
Banker 6 Half-Pay Profit = Stake × 0.5
Normal Banker Win Profit = Stake × 1
Standard Banker Commission Profit = Stake × 0.95
Expected Loss = Total Amount Wagered × House Edge
Total Amount Wagered = Bet Size × Number of Hands
Effective Return = 1 - House Edge
Formula Explanation in Plain English
A $100 normal Banker win in Super 6 usually earns $100 profit. A $100 Banker 6 win earns $50 profit. A $100 standard commission Banker win would usually earn $95 profit.
The Super 6 table gives you more on many Banker wins than standard commission baccarat, then gives much less when Banker wins with 6. Over many hands, that reduced payout creates the casino edge.
Related Reading
For the full rules, read Super 6 Baccarat and Super 6 Baccarat rules cheat sheet. For table checks, use Super 6 Baccarat table signs and Super 6 Baccarat house rules checklist.
For cost, continue with Super 6 Baccarat house edge, Banker 6 half-pay math, and the expected loss calculator.