Punto Banco is a casino game of chance and luck that is believed to have originated in the mid-1800s, prompting some to call it the “oldest casino game in the world.” It is most commonly associated with the South American country of Uruguay, but it is also popular in Israel.
The game of Punto Banco is played on a large table that vaguely resembles a traditional blackjack table but is much larger. The table itself is typically surrounded by a semicircle booth, enabling up to 12 players to sit and cheer on the action. Punto Banco is powered by a series of intricate mathematical computations and wagers, designed to give each player a chance to win.