Pragmatic Play Launches Action-Packed Free Bet Blackjack Live Game

Pragmatic Play has expanded its offering of live dealer games with Free Bet Blackjack, a fresh take on one of the most iconic casino games, featuring more action and more opportunities for players to win big on any given hand.

Offering free splits and doubles in certain spots, Free Bet Blackjack takes the playing experience to a whole new level and introduces new strategic elements to the game. This particular variation has been rising in popularity at live and online casinos alike, so it's no surprise to see Pragmatic Play, one of the industry leaders, join the hype.

Free Bet Blackjack Rules

At its core, Free Bet Blackjack plays according to the traditional rules of the game. The goal is still to get as close to 21 as possible, without going over, and beat the dealer's hand. However, there are certain tweaks to the rules that make this particular variation quite exciting.

First of all, players are allowed to double their bets for free on any 9, 10, or 11 total. Also, any pairs that are not 10s, Jacks, Queens, or Kings can be split for free. After the split, players can also double down in certain circumstances.

These rules make each hand much more exciting and significantly lower the house edge. So, to even things out, Free Bet Blackjack also features the Push 22 rule, which means that all hands in which the dealer ends up with a total of 22 are pushed. The rule does not apply if the player is dealt a blackjack, as this is still paid as a win, regardless of the dealer's total.

So, to summarize Free Bet Blackjack rules:

• Players can double down for free on all 9, 10, and 11 totals.
• All pairs except for 10s, Jacks, Queens, and Kings can be split for free.
• The hand is a push if the dealer's total is 22 (instead of a table win).
• Players are still paid on their blackjacks, even if the dealer's total is 22.

More Action & Bigger Win Opportunities

Free Bet Blackjack offers more opportunities to win big, as players can get in a spot where they can have several splits and doubles on the same hand. This makes the game much more exciting than traditional blackjack, with more rigid double-down and split rules. Plus, all splits and doubles are free, so there is no additional financial risk involved.

The Return to Player (RTP) for this particular variation is 98.90%, which is slightly lower than classic blackjack, but it's a fair tradeoff for what the game has to offer.

Altered rules also mean that there are certain strategy adjustments required to play the game optimally, presenting a new challenge for all blackjack fans out there. Deviations from classic basic strategy are required to give yourself the best winning chances.

The new game is available across numerous Pragmatic Play casinos, with tables running around the clock and across a variety of stakes, giving all players a chance to give it a shot and see if Free Bet Blackjack is a game to their own taste.