Punto Banco is a casino game that has its origins from Baccarat, a traditional French card game that dates back to the 1400s. It is also known as "North American Baccarat" since it is the most popular version of Baccarat in the United States. As the name implies, Punto Banco is a game of chance since the outcomes depend purely on luck.
In Uruguay, Punto Banco is a classic game that attracts players from around the world looking for an easy way to make money in the casinos. The game is popular in both land-based and online casinos. The aim of the game is to bet on which of the two hands dealt (player or banker) will have the highest score.