Face Down Double Down and Split After Split Added to Premium Live Casino Offering
Pragmatic Play has expanded its premium live casino portfolio by introducing two new gameplay features to Privé Lounge Blackjack: Face Down Double Down and Split After Split. These additions are designed to replicate and enhance the traditional land-based blackjack experience while preserving the exclusive, high-end service characteristic of the Privé Lounge environment.
Details of the New Blackjack Mechanics
The new features introduce enhanced strategic depth and suspense to the tables:
- Face Down Double Down: This feature permits players to double down without revealing their final card until the dealer completes their hand, thereby increasing gameplay suspense.
- Split After Split: This addition enables qualifying hands created following an initial split to be split again, granting further strategic options and raising the game’s return-to-player (RTP) rate to 99.51%.
These integrations follow last year’s introduction of the Double Down After Split feature, continuing Pragmatic Play’s strategy of combining classic blackjack rules with dynamic mechanics. Privé Lounge itself remains structured as an elite VIP environment featuring dedicated VIP hosts, experienced dealers, and personalized amenities such as dealer changes, extended sessions, and custom shoe reshuffles.
Executive Commentary
Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, stated:
“Privé Lounge Blackjack has delivered a truly premium experience from day one, combining personalised service with elegant gameplay. Face Down Double Down adds a new level of suspense to every hand, while Split After Split gives players greater strategic freedom and improves their potential edge. Together, they deliver a richer blackjack experience while remaining true to the classic gameplay that players know and enjoy.”
