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Pontoon is a kind of blackjack developed by Englishmen. The name of the game comes from vingt-et-un (French for twenty-one). The appearance of this blackjack version dates back to the mid-19th century. Having been available on the gambling market for almost two centuries, this English game with the French title has not lost its popularity. It keeps enjoying its fame among players from all over the world.
Pontoon has recently appeared at online casinos, and the game has quickly found its fans in the virtual world.
Description of Pontoon
The aim is to collect the highest score and beat the dealer.
The score should exceed the number of points scored by the dealer, but the player's score should not exceed twenty-one. The suit is irrelevant. It does not make any difference.
The main thing is the card value. The best hand in the game is Pontoon. To collect this hand, it is necessary to have an ace and a ten-value card.
Although Pontoon is considered a blackjack version, the rules for these games are different. We can hardly select a more exciting match since each kind of gambling has its fans.
Up to eight 52-card decks are used to play Pontoon.
The dealer may draw an additional card, having seventeen points. If the player can collect Pontoon, the payout is 2:1.
Pontoon Features
The 5-Card Trick combination was created especially for pontoon. It consists of five cards whose score is very close to 21 or equal to this number. The card values don't make any difference. If the player collects this combination, the payout will reach 3:2.
The client may double at any time, but he should follow the rule that it is possible to double only once per hand. Additional cards are dealt after doubling. Thus, if the player has less than fifteen points, it is necessary to double.
Conclusion
Playing Pontoon, the customer has a high chance of winning. It is an additional advantage of this game.
