The provider has expanded its live casino portfolio with Seotda Baccarat, a Korean‑inspired variant that blends the Hwatu-based Seotda card game with streamlined baccarat gameplay for a fresh, culturally rich experience.
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its live casino collection with the release of Seotda Baccarat, combining traditional baccarat with a Korean-inspired Seotda card game.
This distinctive baccarat variant is played using a 20-card Hwatu deck, where each card represents a month from January to October and carries a points value. The aim is to predict whether the player or banker will receive the higher-scoring two-card hand, removing the standard third card draw for a faster, more streamlined experience.
Further depth comes from three special ‘Bright’ cards. Bright cards carry the highest value in the deck and are the focus of side bets, unlocking higher win potential compared to classic baccarat.
Steeped in culture and easy to play, with enough strategic depth for players who are already familiar with either baccarat or Seotda, this innovative live casino release is as engaging as it is eye-catching.
Seotda Baccarat further diversifies Pragmatic Play’s premium live casino portfolio, following the launch of headline game show Gates of Olympus Roulette in April.
Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, said: “Seotda Baccarat brings together two popular card games in a way that feels fresh and authentic. By combining the vibrant Hwatu deck with familiar baccarat betting mechanics, this release gives casinos a first-of-its-kind live casino experience designed to elevate their live lobbies. And, by the way, it’s pronounced soo-da!”
Pragmatic Play currently develops up to eight new slot titles each month, while also providing Live Casino, Bingo and Virtual Sports games as part of its multi-product portfolio, accessible via a single API.
