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<p data-start="159" data-end="400">Developer <a href="https://www.bigwinboard.com/pragmatic-play-casinos/">Pragmatic Play</a> has introduced a new rule variant to its live <a href="https://www.bigwinboard.com/how-to-play-black-jack-the-ultimate-guide/">blackjack</a> offering: <strong data-start="240" data-end="267">Double Down After Split</strong>. The feature is now live across all Pragmatic Play blackjack tables, including Classic Blackjack, Speed Blackjack, and Privé Lounge.</p>
<p data-start="440" data-end="683">In standard blackjack, players can split pairs into two separate hands. The new feature allows players to also <strong data-start="551" data-end="601">double their bet on one or both of those hands</strong> after a split – something not commonly available in many online blackjack variants.</p>
<p data-start="685" data-end="924">This adjustment expands gameplay options and can potentially improve outcomes for players who follow <strong data-start="786" data-end="814">basic blackjack strategy</strong>, which is a set of mathematically optimal decisions based on the player’s hand and the dealer’s visible card.</p>
<p data-start="926" data-end="1179">According to Pragmatic Play, this rule change can increase the <a href="https://www.bigwinboard.com/best-rtp-slots/">return to player</a> up to <strong data-start="1022" data-end="1032">99.59%</strong> in certain versions of the game. Most affected tables now have an RTP of around <strong data-start="1113" data-end="1123">99.41%</strong>, excluding ONE Blackjack, which retains a higher value.</p>
<p data-start="1199" data-end="1422">Double Down After Split went live on <strong data-start="1236" data-end="1252">May 28, 2025</strong>, and is now standard across all Pragmatic Play live blackjack games. It can be accessed through participating <a href="https://www.bigwinboard.com/best-casino-bonus/">online casinos</a> that offer the provider’s <a href="https://www.bigwinboard.com/live-casino/">live casino</a> suite.</p>
<p data-start="1437" data-end="1719">Rule variations like Double Down After Split are often used by providers to appeal to more experienced players and to differentiate their tables. For players familiar with blackjack strategy, this change may offer slightly improved odds and increased flexibility in decision-making.</p>
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