Punto Banco (or Player Banker) is a game where players bet on which of two hands will achieve first a total of nine (natural) or eight. Cards are dealt to each hand in turn then compared. Although players do not get to handle the cards, they are able to form a strategy depending on the odds.
Visitors to Russia may enjoy the attractions of the capital Moscow, but are more likely to head to St Petersburg and the delights of the Winter Palace. Officially, gambling is only allowed in four specific zones in the country, but people enjoy passing the time by online gambling. This has become a growing trend in Russia.