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As far as offending, the rule of thumb is to just relax and wait to see what the biggest player does. Most people will take their lead. If you're feeling strongly against him, you can stay out a hand. Of course, it's your money and if you're okay with offending others, by all means follow your own system. I, for one, suck at calling the shots and value camaraderie at the tables more than short term gains and losses. Mid shoe entry generally isn't something people take offense to, especially considering the fact that a shoe can sometimes last hours. Hell, if the table's been losing, they might see you as a blessing and follow your every move. By the way, I saw $25 midi baccarat in TI's high limit room a few times. Far from the nicest room, but it's the cheapest touch-and-tear-the-cards game in the city.

Aces, glad to read you've enjoyed my reports! Pretty much anywhere with an exception to private baccarat rooms and Encore's Sky Casino has to legally be open to the public. So yes, The Mansion available to you. That said, it used to be one of my favorite spots to play, but now they've removed all their big tables and I don't think I can endorse them as strongly as I used to. Basically, what I look for is a place with "reasonable" minimums ($100 for a big table, $50 for midi, $25 for mini) and a few other players playing the same table. I don't know how much experience you have with the game, but if you're new, you don't want to play at a table with a bunch of whales--too easy to offend the whole table if you're not familiar with etiquette, etc. At the same time, don't play alone either as the game can wipe you out in a heartbeat playing heads up. My suggestions for a good crowd at reasonable levels are Bellagio, Mirage, Encore, and sometimes Mandalay Bay. Once you're comfortable, try Wynn, but be prepared for insane minimums. The mini baccarat tables outside the high limit room there have provided for some great times, though.