What’s a Pontoon Anyway?

What’s a Pontoon Anyway?

I’m a pretty well traveled guy, but I must admit I was a little baffled by all of these strange 21 games popping up. Looking to spice up my online gaming experience with a little international flare, I set off to my favorite Playtech casino, EuroGrand Casino, to see how these games differ from traditional American blackjack.

Currently there are 6 varieties of 21 featured at Playtech Casinos. In order to inform rather than confuse you with all the variations in play, payouts and bonus hands, I’ve broken things down with bullet points, highlighting the main differences. I assume the reader has some familiarity with the rules of traditional American Blackjack.
Pontoon
Pontoon is the British version of Blackjack played with a traditional deck of cards. Like Blackjack and all other 21 games, the main objective is to hit 21 without going over.
Play

Pontoon occurs when the initial cards dealt are an Ace with a King, Queen of Jack
Pontoon and 21’s are paid out immediately
Dealer’s cards are dealt face-down and must draw on soft 17.
Player must hit on a 14 or less
Dealer wins all ties
Player may double with an ace anytime
Player may split up to 2 times

Payouts

Pontoon pays 2:1
5 cards pays 2:1, but dealer wins tie

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