Editors
D. Schwartz (Ed.)
Document Type
Occasional Paper
Publication Date
5-2010
Publication Title
Center for Gaming Research Occasional Paper Series: Paper 03
Publisher Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
First page number:
1
Last page number:
8
Abstract
The true origins of modern Baccarat are probably lost to history. The first time the game Baccarat (spelled Baccara) was mentioned in print by a contemporary observer was in the early 19th century. The written record that would document the origins and evolution of the game is, unfortunately, incomplete. However, a close examination of the available material reveals some interesting facts surrounding the history of Baccarat, including a much earlier date for its arrival in the United States, that validates its continuing study.
Keywords
Baccarat; Card games – History; Casino games; Game history
Disciplines
Cultural History | Gaming and Casino Operations Management | Other History
File Format
Language
English
Repository Citation
Whiting, T.
(2010).
The History of Baccarat. In D. Schwartz (Ed.),
Center for Gaming Research Occasional Paper Series: Paper 03
1-8.
Available at:
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/occ_papers/20
Included in
Cultural History Commons, Gaming and Casino Operations Management Commons, Other History Commons