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Re: Why Are Baccarat Chips Oversized?

My speculation is that it's the closest the US casinos can come to the traditional plaques used in the european version of the game. Most clubs don't want to pay B&G's big prices for the true acrylic plaques, although Sahara and Sands did, and Eldorado, Reno still does ($100 and up).

Baccarat is a nothing-game with no decisions to be made by the player other than how much and Player/Banker/Tie. Tradition and ceremony are important, which is why most still dress the dealers in tuxs on the big tables.

I think the oversize chips make a great specialized chip collection, which is why I started mine about 5 years ago. It's 95% baccarat, with a few race and sports book chips and a few NCV's used for comp chips. Also a few oversize 'gift jetons' from the Canadian casinos.

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