Pontoon Blackjack Online

Pontoon Blackjack needs no introduction for any CA casino players who played cards with their grandma when they were kids.

An old version of the classic game, Pontoon Blackjack is played like conventional Blackjack, but the terminology and rules are slightly different.

A dealer wins all the tied hands, while 'hits' are called 'twists' and a Stand called a 'Stick'.

Other than some extra payouts for certain hands, there's not much difference between Pontoon Blackjack online and conventional American or European Blackjack. Let's take a closer look at why real-money CA Pontoon online is a fun, quick game that can yield big prizes.

Try Pontoon Blackjack online:

• Fun and quick to play, supported by major software developers
• Plenty of extra side bets
• Interesting differences to conventional American Blackjack games

Pontoon Blackjack Rules

Pontoon Blackjack is played with six decks of cards, and in most online games Canadian players can bet on up to three hands at once.

The dealer is dealt two cards face down (a huge difference to American or European Blackjack) and players are dealt two cards face up.

Instead of 'hitting', players 'twist' to receive extra cards. They then 'stick' ('stand') when they're finished receiving cards. Players MUST twist if they have less than 15.

A double down bet is allowed and is called a 'Buy'. A 'buy' can be done on any two cards.

The aim, as ever, is to get as close to 21 as possible without going bust. Players earn 2/1 their money if they get dealt a natural Blackjack (compared to 3/2 in other Blackjack games) while they also receive a 2/1 bonus if they hit a 5-card trick.

Here are some key Pontoon Blackjack rules to note:

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• BOTH the Dealer's cards are hidden.
• The Dealer wins ALL ties.
• Players can 'buy' ('double down') another card.
• Players have to twist if their hand totals 15 or less.
• The dealer must 'twist' (hit) on 16 and a soft 17. He must stick ('stand') on a hard 17.
• A Pontoon ('Blackjack') pays 2/1.
• A 5-card trick (a 'Charlie') pays 2/1.

Simple Strategy To Win More

There are perhaps two key elements of a Pontoon game that Canada real-cash players must be aware of.

First, the Dealer's cards are face-down at the start of the game. This obviously negates any Insurance bets being able to be taken. However, it also informs your decision when you receive your cards.

Because the 'buy' can be done regardless of what your hand totals (not just on a 9, 10 or 11), and the dealer must twist on 16 or soft 17, it's worth 'buying' if you have low cards. Not only can you have a chance of beating the dealer, you can keep in mind that special 2/1 payout for a 5-card Charlie.

With that 2/1 special payout for a 5-card trick, low cards suddenly become your friend. In any case, if you're forced to twist with a 14 you're in real danger of going bust.

Getting Prepared Online

As with any online casino games, it's good to get some Pontoon Blackjack practice in before you hit the tables for real money.

Printing a cheat sheet is a good way of making sure you know what to do when. A strategy card will show you the best times to stick, twist or buy depending on your hand.

Not seeing the dealer's hand makes your decision-making a little easier, which means Pontoon Blackjack online is simple to pick up. In no time you'll be hitting the Canadian Pontoon sites and crushing the games just like you did when you played your family members.