Cryptologic Single Player Pontoon is played with 8 standard decks of
52 cards. The cards are shuffled after each hand is completed. Pontoon is similar
to blackjack, and what is known as a Blackjack (an Ace with a 10) is called
a Pontoon. This hand wins in the same way that a Blackjack does. Besides having
the highest total under 21, the other way to win is to obtain a hand containing
5 cards adding up to 21 or less. This also pays out at 2/1. Another difference
to note is that the Dealer wins all ties. The player is forced to hit on any
hand of hard 14. Note that both the dealer's cards are dealt face down, and
there is thus no Insurance option.
Cryptologic Single Player Pontoon
Cryptologic Single Player Pontoon strategy differs from Blackjack strategy
due to these variations, but there are standard Pontoon strategies available.
A Turbo play option is available, which speeds up game play.
Cryptologic Single Player Pontoon Rules
Splitting Rules
You can split any pair only
If you Split a pair of Aces and then you hit and draw a card with a 10 value,
it still counts as Pontoon.
You can re-split once
You can draw to split Aces.
Double Down Rules
You can Double Down on any first two cards.
The Double Down bet is an equivalent amount to your initial bet
You can Double Down after you have decided to Split
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