Baccarat, a card game of "chasing nine", dates back to at least the 15th century in Europe. It was once only played in exclusive casinos by the world's wealthiest, but its popularity has grown exponentially in the 21st century due to the advent of online gambling and responsible gaming practices, such as the use of live dealers for added transparency and a sense of community.
In Indonesia, baccarat was initially popularized in the 1950s when people would gather in the country's numerous resorts, fostering a social aspect within the game that is still enjoyed today. It has since become one of the most preferred live casino games in Indonesia, rivaled only by other classics such as roulette and blackjack.