The dealer cannot beat this hand even if.

Pontoon dealer rules. A player who makes a pontoon who is not the dealer nor split their deck acts as the next banker. Also the dealers cards are both facing down. The dealer will announce Pontoon and pay you at odds of 3 to 2.

However if there is a pontoon the cards are shuffled and cut before the next deal. If player were to double on a soft hand the ace would be forced to count as 1. Pontoonpays 2 to 1 much better than the standard 3 to 2 equivalent to 1½ to 1 payout for blackjack in most blackjack games.

Same as Blackjack is hitting 21 with 2 cards. Player may double on 9 to 11 only. Most games will offer compensation in the form of the following rules.

Obey all of the rules when operating pontoon boats unless an extreme circumstance requires that you deviate from them. If your first two cards are an Ace and any picture card you have Pontoon. Collecting 5 cards in your hand without exceeding a total of 21.

If the dealer has a pontoon he will immediately turn it over and collect all wagers and cards. No Hole Card Rules As the dealer does not have a hole card it is possible for players to splitdouble and if the dealer draws Pontoon lose multiple bets. Double after split allowed.

For players the can only stand once they have 15 or higher. The following rules are consistent to Pontoon across Australia. Standing rules are a bit different.