Pragmatic Play

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Pragmatic Play is a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, offering a multi-product portfolio of slots, live casino, bingo & more via one single API.

Pros :

  • Slots, live casino, bingo and more, all via one single API
  • Certified and licensed in 13 regulated markets, including the UK, Malta, Sweden and Gibraltar
  • Pragmatic Play games are equally suited to both mobile and desktop play, available in 31 languages and all major currencies
  • Pragmatic Play have won a number of awards, including being recognised at the 2018 EGR B2B awards
  • Multi-award-winning slot Wolf Gold headlines a portfolio of over 100+ proprietary slots
  • Games designed to entertain and engage players over extended play sessions

Cons :

  • Newcomer to the market

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About Pragmatic Play

Pragmatic Play is a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, offering a multi-product portfolio of innovative, regulated and mobile-focused gaming products.

Our passion for premium entertainment is unrivalled. We strive to create the most engaging and evocative experience for all our customers across a range of products, including slots, live casino and bingo, all of which are available via a single API.

Pragmatic Play’s Games Library contains unique in-house content consisting of over 100 proven HTML5 games, available in all currencies, 31+ languages and all major certified markets. We release three new video slots every month, with plans in place to further expand this.


History & Milestones

The most memorable moments in Pragmatic Play’s history are:

  • 2015 — Pragmatic Play was founded
  • 2016 — Pragmatic Play’s software was tested and certified by Gaming Labs Internationals (GLI)
  • 2016 — Pragmatic Play received a gambling licence from the Malta Gaming Authority
  • 2016 — Pragmatic Play was licenced by the Phillipine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
  • 2016 — Pragmatic Play received a class 2 licence from the Romanian National Gambling Office
  • 2017 — Pragmatic Play became licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission
  • 2019 — Pragmatic Play entered the Swedish market
  • 2019 — Pragmatic Play released the Mustang Gold slot
  • 2019 — Pragmatic Play introduced the Enhance promotional tool
  • 2020 — Pragmatic Play games integrated to GGPoker
  • 2020 — Pragmatic Play releases its first-ever branded slot game, Peaky Blinders
  • 2021 — Pragmatic Play brings Mega Roulette to LatAm operators in Argentina, Paraguay, and Venezuela
  • 2021 — Pragmatic Play launches the third instalment of the Big Bass Bonanza series – Big Bass Bonanza Megaways™
  • 2022 — Pragmatic Play and 888Casino sign a collaboration deal for a dedicated blackjack studio

Information About Management

Pragmatic Play is a privately held company that was acquired by IBID Group in 2016 for an undisclosed amount. The top management positions at Pragmatic Play are occupied by Vice Presidents Mani Chagtai and Lena Yasir, and others. The revenue and income of Pragmatic Play have not been disclosed.

Key People

  • Julian Jarvis, CEO
  • Lena Yasir, Vice President
  • Mani Chagtai, Vice President — Asia
  • Marko Ilic, Vice President

Software Features

Software: Slots, live casino, bingo, table games, scratchcards, video poker
Games: Slots and table games
In-browser play: Yes
Dealer chat: Yes
Demo play: Yes
VIP tables: Yes
Video quality: High (4K)
Mobile: Yes
Platform: HTML5
Game features: Free Games and Bonus Cash, Jackpots, Tournaments, Multipliers, and more

Awards

Some of the numerous awards Pragmatic Play has won are:

  • 2020 — Innovation in Mobile at SBC Awards
  • 2020 — Best iGaming Software Supplier award by the Game Awards
  • 2019 — Best Gaming Vendor award by the Malta Gaming Awards
  • 2019 — Best Game Provider award by the AskGamblers Awards
  • 2019 — Best Gaming Company award by MIGEA
  • 2018 — Best Slot Game award by the Malta Gaming Awards
  • 2018 — Innovation in Slot Provision award by the EGR B2B Awards
  • 2017 — Software Rising Star award by the EGR B2B Awards
  • 2017 — Casino Content Supplier award by the EGR Nordic Awards
  • 2021 — Game of the Year for Gates of Olympus at EGR Operator Awards
  • 2021 — Casino and Games Supplier of the Year at SBC Awards Latinamerica
  • 2021 — Live Casino Supplier of the Year at Americas Gaming Awards
  • 2021 — RNG Casino Supplier of the Year at GA Gaming Awards
  • 2021 — Game of the Year for Gates of Olympus at Gaming Intelligence Awards LatAm
  • 2021 — iGaming Supplier of the Year at Gaming Intelligence Awards LatAm
  • 2021 — Bingo Supplier of the Year and Slot Supplier of the Year at 5 Star iGaming Media Starlet Awards
  • 2021 — Casino/Slots Provider of the Year at SBC Awards

Technologies

Pragmatic Play uses state-of-the-art technological solutions when designing its casino games. They rely on the HTML5 framework to build their games so that they can have the best gaming features regardless of the device players are using.

Mobile Gaming

All games from Pragmatic Play can be played on all Windows, Apple, and Android mobile devices thanks to the HTML5 technology. What’s more, the games are available in portrait and landscape modes, so you can enjoy a more customisable gameplay.

Promotions and Bonuses

The proprietary bonus platform from Pragmatic Play is called Enhance™ and it brings unique prize drops, tournaments, free round bonuses, prize multipliers, and other rewards to players. By integrating Pragmatic Play through SoftGamings, you can implement these features and even more with SoftGamings’ Standalone Bonus system.

Security

Players and their data are protected at all times from Pragmatic Play’s encryption technology and firewalls. The gaming licenses from the MGA, UKGC, and other gambling jurisdictions further cement the Pragmatic Play’s position as a fair and safe provider.

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Pragmatic Play Software

Pragmatic Play has firmly established itself as one of the forward-thinking multi-product providers in the industry, delivering game-changing product innovations and unparalleled growth against a backdrop of organisational and strategic excellence.

Slots

Pragmatic Play’s multi-product portfolio of content consists of 100+ titles, including slots, table games, live casino games and bingo. While a true multi-product provider, Pragmatic Play has made its name through its proprietary slot portfolio, which boasts over 100 titles, all with a unique theme giving players a wide variety of choice. Each game is developed by the highly acclaimed production team at Pragmatic Play, with unique math models and a commitment to immersive gameplay evident in every Pragmatic Play slot.

All of Pragmatic Play’s games suited to both mobile, tablet and desktop play, and available in 31+ languages and all currencies.

Below we preview some of Pragmatic Play’s latest and most successful slots:

Buffalo King Megaways

Buffalo King received a remake with the Megaways mechanic added to it. It’s a high-volatility slot with an average RTP of 96.52% and a max win of 5,000x times your bet. There are six reels, but the number of rows changes with every spin, allowing up to 200,704 ways to win.

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Mustang Gold

The western-themed game, Mustang Gold is a 3×5 reel, 25 payline video slot is set in the Wild West and features traditional slot symbols, as well as cowboys, cowgirls and majestic horses that fill the reels, accompanied by golden winning symbols, such as horseshoes.
The bonus feature gives players the opportunity to win 1000x their original bet.

Wolf Gold

One of the most popular games in the Pragmatic Play portfolio, Wolf Gold is set on the desert plains of North America where wolves, bison and panthers roam the land, bald eagles rule the sky, and predators and prey alike live or die by the same rule: eat, or be eaten!

The title has been so successful for Pragmatic Play, it has been recognised by winning a number of awards, including most recently at the Malta Gaming Awards when it was named best slot game.

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Juicy Fruits

Juicy Fruits is inspired by traditional slot machines, featuring symbols, such as raspberries, lemons, bells, and sevens. However, it comes with a modern twist, especially in terms of grid structure, as it offers a big 5×5 grid. The game also allows you to pay a certain amount and buy the free spins feature. Moreover, the more you increase your bet, the higher the chances of triggering a special feature.

Da Vinci’s Treasure

A 5-reel, 25-payline video slot which makes use of familiar iconography on its reels, drawing from Leonardo Da Vinci’s art, inventions, symbols made famous in the movie, The Da Vinci Code, and a Wild symbol featuring Da Vinci himself.

This adventure-laden slot takes players on a journey through Da Vinci’s greatest achievements, and with plenty of features, and three separate bonus modes; no player’s experience will ever be repeated. Join John Hunter and uncover the secrets of Da Vinci’s Treasure.

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Sweet Bonanza

The 6×5, pay anywhere, tumbling videoslot from Pragmatic Play is their sweetest hit yet. The more candies you hit, the more you get in the tumbling feature. Hit or buy the free spins feature for high multipliers and big wins! Sweet Bonanza is a fun filled, feature-rich slot title from which displays all of Pragmatic Play’s flair for excitement and innovation.

Live casino

The launch of their live casino offering took place in January 2019. Hosted by highly-trained dealers, all games are delivered in full HD resolution through 4K cameras, from a state-of-the-art, new built studio in Bucharest.

The state-of-the-art, newly-built studio, with a capacity of 43 tables and the possibility of future extensions, is fully licensed to provide online and land-based operators a product that reflects the Pragmatic Play brand: a high-quality, unique and flexible solution in conformity with the most demanding gaming regulations.

Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino offering includes players’ favourite games, such as Live Roulette, Live Blackjack and Live Baccarat, with the popular Live Speed Roulette, Live Auto Roulette and Live Baccarat Super Six already on the roadmap.

Appealing to a high-level, demanding clientele, Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino games are designed to recreate the thrill of the land-based atmosphere with all the advantages of online play: fast and easy placing bets, detailed game statistics, complete bet history, guiding sounds effects and animations.

These tools provide licensees with the freedom and flexibility to create custom promotions and events, enabling them to attract new players and capitalise on the existing player base through enhancing player experience and boosting player LTVs with unique back-office tooling.

The company has quickly managed to grow its live dealer portfolio and became one of the main competitors to Evolution in the live casino sphere.

Bingo

Setting Pragmatic Play’s bingo product apart from the competition is the widest range of customisation options available. Through a simple integration, their bingo product empowers online casinos with all the tools they require to deliver a game true to their brands, giving players a unique bingo experience in a familiar environment.

As well as a customisable UI, they have developed a well-versed competitive product that offers all the key features expected in bingo and ensures operators have the variants and tools to target players’ needs across different markets. The back-office tool is intuitive for both scheduling and analytics.

Pragmatic Play API Integration

All Pragmatic Play’s products are seamlessly available through a single API, giving operators the ultimate flexibility to scale their offerings with an award-winning range of slots, scratchcards, live casino and bingo content.

Platform

  • Games are available to players regardless of the currency they pay with. All currencies are accepted.
  • All popular languages are supported – including English, Chinese Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Thai.
  • Certified and licensed in over 13 regulated markets
  • In-game Promotional Tool & Client Hub
  • User-friendly admin area
  • Operators can configure games to their needs.
  • Updated reporting system, where information on games, sessions, history, bets/wins and RTP is available.
  • 24/7 support service is delivered in all popular languages, including Chinese.

Promotions and Bonuses

Pragmatic Plays offers welcome bonuses, match deposit bonuses, free spins, free round bonuses or exclusive bonuses. In addition, customized promotional campaigns for customers are available, including providing customized marketing materials.

Trust

Pragmatic Play games are certified and licensed in all the major jurisdictions, including the UK, Malta, Gibraltar, Philippines, Romania, Curacao, Itay. The gaming content provider has received the seal of approval from the GambleAware organization, which takes measures to protect players, as well as Gaming Labs, BMM and QUINEL, which tested both RNG and RTP.

Finally, Pragmatic Play is consistently shortlisted for prestigious awards, with several prizes already added to its portfolio: Best Slot Game 2018 at Malta Gaming Awards, Innovation in Slot Provision at EGR B2B Awards 2018 and Software Rising Star at EGR B2B Awards in 2017.

Pragmatic Play FAQ

In the choice of an online casino provider, quite some things must be considered and critically looked into to dispel existing doubts and to reaffirm the authenticity of the casino provider. Below are frequently asked questions about Pragmatic Play:

1. Who is Pragmatic Play?

Pragmatic Play is a leading content provider to the iGaming Industry, offering a multi-product portfolio that is innovative, regulated and mobile-focused. Our passion for premium entertainment is unrivalled. We strive to create the most engaging and evocative experience for all our customers across a range of products, including slots, live casino and bingo.

2. What services does Pragmatic Play offer?

Pragmatic Play is a multi-product content provider, with products and solutions including a full portfolio of videoslots, table games, live casino, bingo and scratchcards. With the combination of all these industry-leading products, Pragmatic Play offers a complete gaming portfolio founded on the principles of quality and innovation.

3. How versed is Pragmatic Play’s gaming portfolio?

Pragmatic Play is a provider of slots, live casino, bingo and more games, all available via one single API. Its portfolio is crafted with mobile gameplay at heart. With over 100+ proven HTML5 slot titles in its portfolio, headlined by the multi-award-winning Wolf Gold, casino operators can be assured of an excellent gaming experience for their players on both desktop and mobile devices. Pragmatic Play titles are available in over 31 languages, and all currencies. Its products feature with many of the world’s leading operator groups, including PokerStars, GVC Holdings, Kindred and Betsson.

4. Is this gaming provider licensed and regulated?

Pragmatic Play are one of the only providers to hold a licence a wide array of regulated markets including: UK, Italy, Malta, Romania, the Bahamas, Spain, Denmark, Portugal, Pagcor and Curacao. This commitment to working in regulated markets has seen Pragmatic Play achieve significant commercial success, with its dedication to commercial and technical probity setting it apart from the competition.

5. Which Pragmatic Play’s games are popular?

The Pragmatic Play portfolio has been developed from scratch with a design philosophy that puts user gameplay first, and this philosophy has delivered noticeable success. With a commitment to designing games that are immersive, engaging and innovative, Pragmatic Play has a portfolio of high-quality content with a wide range of themes. Some of the most popular titles include Buffalo King Megaways, Wolf Gold, Da Vinci’s Treasure, Ancient Egypt Classic, Mustang Gold and Great Rhino. Every aspect of the design of a Pragmatic Play slot serves the core gameplay, with immersive audio-visual design giving players key information as to how they have won, and how they might go on to win in future. All the provider’s games have innovation at their heart, with reel-spanning bonus and feature rounds bringing players a level of excitement which few of its competitors can match.

6. Why integrate Pragmatic Play through SoftGamings?

SoftGamings’ unified API integration is well-packaged to seamlessly integrate the innovative games and products from Pragmatic Play on any casino. The expert team at SoftGamings are responsible for overseeing the daily requests of operators while the skilled customer support specialists are always on the alert to solve potential issues and respond to routine queries. The customer support is available and accessible round the clock, 24/7.