Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Is Pontoon Better Than Blackjack?





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 Pontoon is pretty much like blackjack. Your total card value should be 21 or at least close to it. Busting, of course is a mortal sin.

If you are already familiar with blackjack, pontoon is just a piece of cake.

Pontoon versus blackjack
Blackjack and Pontoon may be similar to each other, but still, they are 2 different games. Their differences lie from the following:

* 2 hands that beat 21 – In Pontoon, there are 2 hands that beat 21. These are pontoon which is comprised of an Ace and a 10 or any picture card and the five card trick. The latter is made up of 5 different cards with a total value of 21. As long as these cards do not bust, the five card trick will always win.
* The cards – For Pontoon, all of the dealer’s cards are face down
* Pontoon has no insurance
* The dealer wins during a tie in Pontoon
* You can only stand if your card value is 15.
* You can get as many cards as you want after doubling
* Splitting cards in pontoon is permitted as long as it is of equal rank or card value*After the split and one of your hands get an ace and a ten or a picture card, this will be considered as Pontoon.

Hand rankings
Like Poker, Pontoon also observe a hierarchy of hands. Here is what you must bear in mind.

* Pontoon  - made up of an ace a 10 or any picture card
* Five card trick – comprised of 5 different cards with a total value of 21
* 21 – 3-4 cards with a cumulative value of 21
* High total – 2 to 4 cards with a value of 21
* Bust –a hand with cards that have a value of more than 21

Multiple betting
Pontoon permits multiple betting, allowing you to spread your risks and get bigger wins.

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