Pragmatic Play launches Privé Lounge Russian Poker

• Pragmatic Play has launched Privé Lounge Russian Poker within its exclusive single-player VIP environment.
• The title features a Dual Hands mechanic and a jackpot side bet paying up to 20,000x.
• It follows recent live casino releases including Seotda Baccarat and Amazing Baccarat.

Pragmatic Play has expanded its premium live casino portfolio with the launch of Privé Lounge Russian Poker, bringing the strategic poker variant into its exclusive single-player VIP environment for the first time.

The supplier confirmed the release on 29 June, positioning it as the latest addition to a Privé Lounge range built around bespoke, one-on-one table experiences for high-value players.

How the game works

Russian Poker pits players directly against the dealer, with the aim of drawing the strongest possible hand. The format gives players a wider set of strategic choices than typical live poker variants, including options to Play, Swap, Add Card, Replace, Insure or Fold.

A central feature is the game’s Dual Hands mechanic, which lets players build two separate ranking poker hands using either five or six cards. Pragmatic Play said this adds both depth and win potential compared with standard single-hand formats.

The title also includes a jackpot side bet capable of paying out up to 20,000x stake, alongside the customisation tools associated with the Privé Lounge brand. Players can request a dealer change, extend their session with the same dealer, and adjust chat preferences during play.

Expanding the VIP range

Privé Lounge Russian Poker adds to a growing single-player VIP catalogue from Pragmatic Play, which has traditionally centred on Blackjack and Baccarat tables offering extended sessions and dedicated live dealers.

The launch follows other recent live casino releases from the supplier, including Seotda Baccarat and Amazing Baccarat. It also extends Pragmatic Play’s broader live poker lineup, which already includes Jacks or Better Draw Poker and Casino Hold’Em.

Sharon McHugh, Director of Public Relations at Pragmatic Play, said:

“Privé Lounge Russian Poker combines strategic gameplay with the exclusivity and personalisation that define the Privé Lounge experience. With dedicated single-player tables, enhanced poker mechanics and exciting jackpot potential, this latest release delivers a premium live casino experience tailored for high-value players seeking something truly distinctive.”

A growing VIP segment

The release is part of a strategy among live casino suppliers to court high-value players with dedicated, single-player formats rather than shared tables.

Pragmatic Play has steadily built out this segment, having previously added Roulette and a forthcoming Deluxe roulette variant to the Privé Lounge range.

By bringing a strategic poker format into the same exclusive setting, the supplier is betting that VIP players want more than just premium service. The addition of mechanics like Dual Hands suggests operators see room to differentiate VIP poker offerings on gameplay complexity, not just table exclusivity or jackpot size.