Pragmatic Play Introduces Seotda Baccarat Title

Pragmatic Play has added another title to its live casino portfolio with the launch of Seotda Baccarat, a game that combines traditional baccarat mechanics with the Korean card game Seotda. The release introduces a different approach to baccarat gameplay by using a Hwatu card deck and a modified scoring structure designed for faster rounds.

The new game uses a 20-card Hwatu deck instead of standard playing cards. Each card corresponds to a month between January and October and carries an assigned point value. Players place wagers on whether the player or banker hand will produce the stronger two-card combination under the title’s ranking system.

Unlike conventional baccarat formats, Seotda Baccarat removes the standard third-card draw. The simplified structure shortens gameplay rounds while maintaining familiar betting options tied to baccarat-style wagering.

Hwatu Deck Shapes Gameplay Structure

Pragmatic Play said the title blends Korean cultural elements with gameplay mechanics that existing baccarat players can quickly understand. The use of Hwatu cards gives the game a visual style different from traditional baccarat products currently available in live casino lobbies.

The ranking format follows Seotda-inspired hand combinations rather than the standard baccarat point comparison system. Both the player and dealer receive two cards, and outcomes depend on which side achieves the higher-ranking hand according to the game’s customised rules.

Special “Bright” cards introduce an additional feature within the title. Marked with the East Asian symbol “光”, these cards hold the highest values in the deck and form the basis of side bets available during gameplay.

Pragmatic Play stated that the Bright card feature creates larger payout opportunities compared with classic baccarat side wagers. Side bets linked to Player Bright and Banker Bright can offer returns reaching 80:1 under qualifying conditions.

Faster Rounds and Side Bet Features

The company described Seotda Baccarat as a title designed for both experienced players and newcomers seeking a different live casino format. Pragmatic Play highlighted the game’s faster pace and simplified round structure as part of its appeal.

“A Korean classic card game, reborn for the baccarat table,” the company stated in product materials introducing the release.

The launch follows Pragmatic Play’s recent expansion efforts within its live casino segment. Seotda Baccarat arrives shortly after the introduction of Gates of Olympus Roulette, another headline title added to the provider’s collection in April.

Studio presentation also plays a significant role in the game’s design. Pragmatic Play created Korean-inspired visuals across dealer uniforms, studio elements, and the Hwatu cards themselves to distinguish the title from other baccarat variants currently on the market.

Company Highlights New Live Casino Experience

Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, commented on the launch and the company’s approach to the title’s design.

“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!”

Source:

“Pragmatic Play Launches All-New Live Casino Title Seotda Baccarat”, pragmaticplay.com, May 18, 2026