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Blog 34 – An explanation of Pontoon for beginners

As online casinos become ever more popular and seek to expand, new versions of old games start to crop up. Sometimes this is to make a game as close to its offline counterpart as possible and other times it’s because playing online allows for a more unique format. One game that has always been popular both online and offline is Pontoon and as such its real time online version is sure to garner similar spotlight. Some claim that Pontoon is an earlier version of Blackjack, however there are key differences and so I decided to take the time to lay down the basic rules to save newcomers unfamiliar with the game from any confusion
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• The game uses a 52-card deck.
• The values are the same as in …show more content…

This increases the house edge by 0.49%.
• Dealer stands on soft 17. House edge is lowered by 0.47%.
• Split Aces don’t draw (so split Aces only get one card each). House edge is increased by 0.49%.
• Instead of eight decks some online casinos use two. This will increase house edge by 0.35%. This may seem odd but when using eight decks it’s that much easier to get a five-card trick.

Pontoon, like its younger brother Blackjack, is a game that has stood the test of time and will continue to roll on forward into the future. It is a simple game and one I would whole-heartedly recommend to new comers and veterans alike. Although it relies heavily on the luck of drawing the right cards, there is a strict strategy and knowing when it’s best to hit and when it’s best to stand. Learning this will require practice and experience (or a little online research) of playing Pontoon at a casino online.
Blog 36 – A beginner’s introduction to Online Baccarat

Baccarat is one of the most popular and widespread online casino games going. So it’s no wonder that it’s enjoyed similar success online. Also known as Punto Banco, it is especially popular in Macau and comes in various forms with three different types of …show more content…

This is for the serious online casino players; expect high table minimums and expensive suits. Big Table Baccarat usually has three dealers and 12 to 14 players; although it’s customary for the dealer to bet on the banker, players do have the option on whether to bet on either the player or the banker in most instances. The dealer will rotate around the table, if a player doesn’t wish to deal then they may pass the shoe to the next player, the player will keep dealing for as long as the bank keeps winning. The dealer will place two face-down cards beneath the shoe and deal two cards to the player with the highest bet on the current player two cards, also face down. Then the player who is dealing will turn over the cards and the online casino dealer will declare the totals. Occasionally (depending on the total) the online casino dealer will tell the player dealing to deal a third card after which it’s simply a case of paying out

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