Pragmatic Play Highlights Award Win And Launch Of Free Bet Blackjack

Pragmatic Play confirmed it received the European Software Supplier award at the EGR Europe Awards. The company described the evening as a memorable occasion and thanked EGR Global for organising the event, while also congratulating other award recipients.

reflects the supplier’s continued presence in the European iGaming sector, where it provides casino, live casino and betting-related content to licensed operators. The award comes at a time when providers are focusing on product innovation and expanding live casino portfolios to remain competitive.

Alongside the award news, Pragmatic Play introduced Free Bet Blackjack, a new live dealer variant designed to expand its blackjack portfolio. The game allows players to Double Down on totals of 9, 10 or 11 and Split most pairs without increasing the original stake. Splitting is not available on 10-value cards, including 10s, Jacks, Queens and Kings. In certain situations, players may also Double Down After Split at no extra cost.

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The game uses the Push on 22 rule, meaning active bets push if the dealer busts with 22, except when players hold a natural blackjack. Side bet options such as Perfect Pairs and 21+3 are included, and up to seven player seats are available per round.

Free Bet Blackjack joins a wider live blackjack offering that includes roughly 300 tables. The portfolio incorporates Smart Studio customisation technology and existing titles such as Blackjack X, Privé Lounge Blackjack and Bet Behind Pro Blackjack, all of which include Double Down After Split functionality.

Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Free Bet Blackjack enhances the classic table game with the introduction of Double Down and Split options at no additional cost to players, giving them more strategic freedom and ways to win.”

Source:

, pragmaticplay.com, February 17, 2026.