Chemin De Fer (Noun)
Meaning
A card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cards that total closest to nine.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- In chemin de fer, players have the option to go bank, meaning they take over the role of the banker and deal the cards.
- The goal of chemin de fer is to have a hand value closest to nine without going over.
- A chemin de fer game typically consists of multiple rounds, with the banker drawing a third card according to a set of predetermined rules.
- The punter to the right of the banker goes first in chemin de fer, with each player subsequently playing in a clockwise direction.
- Chemin de fer is a variation of baccarat that is commonly played in European casinos, with slightly different rules and betting options.