Punto Banco is a variant of Baccarat and is one of the most popular card games around the world. It is a game of chance, where players bet on either the player (Punto) or the banker (Banco) to win. The ultimate goal of the game is to have a hand with a point-value as close to 9 as possible. It is also known as North American Baccarat, and while the game is still the same, the betting options may vary slightly. The game is easy to learn and understand, and even beginners can join in on the fun.