Super 6 Baccarat usually refers to a no-commission baccarat format where winning Banker bets pay even money except when Banker wins with a total of 6, which pays only half. The name can also appear as a side bet on Banker winning with 6. That double use causes confusion. Always check whether “Super 6” means the whole game rule or an optional side bet.
Quick Facts
- Common Super 6-style baccarat removes the 5% Banker commission.
- Banker wins with 6 usually pay 1:2 instead of 1:1.
- Other Banker wins usually pay 1:1.
- Player and Tie bets often follow standard baccarat pricing.
- The common eight-deck Banker house edge is about 1.46% in this structure.
- “Super 6” may also name a side bet that wins when Banker wins with 6.
- It is not the same as EZ Baccarat, which uses a Banker three-card 7 push rule.
Plain Talk
Super 6 is one of the baccarat names that causes trouble because casinos and vendors do not always use it the same way.
On ChipsAndTruths.com, this page focuses on the important version: no-commission baccarat where Banker wins with a total of 6 pay half. That is the version many players mean when they say “no commission but Banker 6 pays half.”
The Wizard of Odds commission-free baccarat appendix describes this style under a version also known in some markets as Commission Free Baccarat or Super 6, with Banker wins on six paying 1 to 2. It also lists a separate Super 6 side-bet return table. The standard baccarat baseline is in Wizard of Odds baccarat basics. For the variant that is often confused with this game, Wizard of Odds EZ Baccarat explains the Banker three-card 7 push rule and Dragon 7/Panda 8 side bets.
If you only remember one thing: Super 6 is not “Banker with no cost.” It is Banker with the cost moved to winning totals of 6.
For the wider context, read no-commission baccarat and baccarat payouts. For exact cost, use baccarat odds and baccarat house edge.
How It Works
The dealing procedure is standard baccarat. The settlement is not standard commission baccarat.
| Event | Super 6-style Banker bet result |
|---|---|
| Banker wins with 6 | Wins half: 1:2 |
| Banker wins with any other total | Wins even money: 1:1 |
| Player wins | Loses |
| Tie | Pushes |
Example final totals
| Player total | Banker total | Winning hand | Banker bet pays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | Banker | 1:2 |
| 5 | 6 | Banker | 1:2 |
| 6 | 7 | Banker | 1:1 |
| 8 | 9 | Banker | 1:1 |
| 6 | 6 | Tie | Push |
| 7 | 6 | Player | Lose |
Notice the detail: Banker must win with 6. A 6-6 tie is not a Banker 6 win. A Player 7 beating Banker 6 is not a Banker 6 win. The special result is not “Banker has 6.” It is “Banker wins with 6.”
Whole-game rule vs side bet
Some layouts also offer a Super 6 side bet. That side bet usually wins when Banker wins with 6 and loses otherwise. That is separate from the main Banker bet rule.
| Label on table | What it may mean | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Super 6 Baccarat | Main game has Banker 6 half-pay | Banker payout box |
| Super 6 side bet | Optional wager on Banker winning with 6 | Side-bet payout |
| No Commission Baccarat | May use Banker 6 half-pay or another rule | Full rules printed on layout |
Baccarat Table Example
You are playing a $50 Super 6-style table.
| Coup | Your bet | Final result | Settlement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $50 Banker | Banker 8 beats Player 2 | +$50 |
| 2 | $50 Banker | Banker 6 beats Player 4 | +$25 |
| 3 | $50 Player | Player 7 beats Banker 6 | +$50 |
| 4 | $50 Banker | Banker 6 ties Player 6 | Push |
| 5 | $10 Super 6 side bet | Banker 6 beats Player 5 | Side bet pays by posted odds |
The mistake is thinking every Banker 6 is special. It is not. The main rule usually triggers only when Banker wins with 6. The side bet also generally cares about Banker winning with 6. The exact side-bet payout must be read from the layout.
From the Casino Side:
Super 6-style baccarat is faster than standard commission baccarat because the dealer avoids calculating 5% on every Banker win. But it creates a result-recognition demand: Banker 6 must be identified and paid correctly.
The dealer must announce totals clearly, especially when Banker wins with 6. The floor supervisor watches for full-pay mistakes on Banker 6, side-bet disputes, and players who confuse the main Banker half-pay rule with the optional Super 6 side bet.
Surveillance cares about three things:
- Was the final Banker total really 6?
- Did Banker actually win?
- Was the correct main-bet and side-bet payout made?
A dealer who pays $100 instead of $50 on a $100 Banker 6 win has removed the very rule that prices the no-commission game. On a busy table, that is not a small procedural error.
Common Mistakes
- Thinking Super 6 always means a side bet.
- Thinking Super 6 always means the whole main game.
- Forgetting Banker 6 must win to trigger the half-pay result.
- Confusing Banker 6 half-pay with EZ Baccarat Banker 7 push.
- Thinking no commission means lower house edge.
- Betting the Super 6 side bet without checking the posted payout.
- Comparing table names instead of actual rules.
Hard Truth
Super 6 sounds like a bonus. On the main Banker bet, it is usually the price tag. The commission is gone, but Banker 6 is waiting at the cashier window.
FAQ
What is Super 6 Baccarat?
It commonly means a no-commission baccarat version where winning Banker bets pay even money except Banker wins with 6, which pay half.
Is Super 6 the same as no-commission baccarat?
Often yes, but not always. Some casinos use Super 6 for the main game. Others use it for a side bet. Read the layout.
What does Banker 6 pays half mean?
If Banker wins with a final total of 6, your winning Banker bet receives only half your stake as profit.
Does Banker 6 half-pay apply on a Tie?
No. If Banker and Player both finish on 6, the main Banker and Player bets usually push.
Is Super 6 better than standard commission baccarat?
Usually not by house edge on Banker. The common Banker 6 half-pay version is often more expensive than standard 5% commission baccarat.
Is Super 6 the same as EZ Baccarat?
No. EZ Baccarat commonly pushes Banker wins on a three-card 7. Super 6-style baccarat commonly half-pays Banker wins on 6.
Deeper Insight
Super 6 is a naming problem and a math problem.
The naming problem is that “Super 6” sounds like a feature. Players hear “no commission” and “Super” and assume improvement. The math problem is that the special Banker 6 result happens often enough to matter. It does not need to happen every shoe to change the expected value.
The side-bet version adds another layer. A Super 6 side bet may pay a large-looking amount when Banker wins with 6. But side bets are priced separately from the main game, and many baccarat side bets carry much higher house edges than Banker or Player.
That is why this course separates the pages:
- No-Commission Baccarat explains the format.
- Super 6 Baccarat explains the Banker 6 half-pay version and naming confusion.
- Super 6 Side Bet will explain the optional wager.
- Banker 6 Half-Pay Math will break down the calculation.
Do not mix them in your head. The casino layout may place them close together, but the math is not the same.
Formula / Calculation
For the common Banker 6 half-pay main bet:
Expected Value = (Banker wins except 6 × 1) + (Banker wins with 6 × 0.5) + (Tie × 0) - (Player wins × 1)
Using rounded eight-deck values:
| Event | Probability | Main Banker payout | EV contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banker wins except 6 | 40.47% | +1 | +0.4047 |
| Banker wins with 6 | 5.39% | +0.5 | +0.0269 |
| Tie | 9.52% | 0 | 0 |
| Player wins | 44.62% | -1 | -0.4462 |
| Approx. EV | -0.0146 |
House Edge = -Player EV / Initial Stake
So an EV around -0.0146 means a house edge around 1.46%.
Formula Explanation in Plain English
Most Banker wins pay full. Some Banker wins pay half. Player wins still cost the full stake. When you average all of that, the half-pay Banker 6 rule replaces the old commission and usually makes Banker a little more expensive than standard commission baccarat.
Related Reading
Start with the baccarat guide if you want the full map. Compare this page with standard commission baccarat and no-commission baccarat. To avoid the most common variant confusion, read No-Commission Baccarat vs EZ Baccarat. For the numbers, continue to Super 6 Baccarat House Edge and Banker 6 Half-Pay Math, then test the impact with the expected loss calculator.