The provider is based in Malta, with offices also reported in the UK, Philippines and Gibraltar, and licences across multiple jurisdictions. Its workforce was reported as more than 250 people across those locations.
Pragmatic Play also announced a partnership with SoftSwiss, a Curacao-based online gaming software provider. The arrangement was intended to bring more bingo, video slots and Live Casino titles to a broader player base.
Development and Awards
The provider develops games using HTML 5, allowing access on mobile devices. Its stated focus is to create an engaging player experience, with titles offered in “instant play” format. Players can start from a button without downloading additional software.
Its software development accolades have included Software Rising Star, RNG Casino Supplier and RNG Casino Software at the 2017 EGR B2B Awards. The previous year, Hot Safari received Game of the Year at the EGR Operator Awards. The company has also appeared regularly at the ICE Totally Gaming Awards and Asia Gaming Awards.
Pragmatic Play Enhance ™
Pragmatic Play’s Enhance™ program gives online operators promotional tools within games. It is designed to add entertainment and encourage continued play, with options for customized campaigns and instant rewards such as free round bonuses. Flexible back-office support lets operators build promotions on their own schedule.
Pragmatic Play Games
Pragmatic Play’s range spans more than slots: its catalogue also includes bingo, scratch cards and table games. The slot selection covers high, medium and low volatility, offering different styles of play. The source review described a catalogue of more than 100 games.
Titles highlighted in the source review as popular slot choices include:
- John Hunter Aztec Treasure
- Pirate Gold
- The Dog House
- Safari King
- Mustang Gold
Live Poker Choices:
- Jacks or Better
- Deuces Wild
- Deuces and Joker Wild
Roulette Options:
- Crystal Roulette
- Electronic Roulette
- Titanium Roulette
- Black Diamond Roulette
Live Casino:
- Live Roulette
- Live Blackjack
Bingo
Bingo products give online operators a selection of settings they can tailor to shape the player experience and reinforce their own brands. Pragmatic Play’s listed variants include:
- 90-ball Ballroom
- 80-ball Boombox
- 75-ball Stars & Stripes
Scratch Cards
- Wolf Gold
- Gold Rush
- Queen of Gold
- Hot Safari
- Panda Gold
- 7 Piggies
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reported availability in more than 78 countries and 26 different languages.
- Instant Play lets players start games without a download.
- The catalogue covers slots, roulette, scratch games, poker and other formats.
- Games are designed for use across multiple devices.
Cons
Some casinos licensed to offer the provider’s games had previously been described as rogue operators, though it said the company had largely addressed the issue by then.
- Rules can be hard to locate for some blackjack games.
- Several roulette games may feel much alike.
- Some titles may take a long time to load.
Conclusion
Pragmatic Play has sought to leave behind the reputation associated with its former TopGame identity. The source review credited the provider with meaningful progress, while saying its reputation still had room to improve. It also pointed to a run of well-regarded titles and expansion into additional markets. Continued development may help address lingering concerns, but players should assess each operator separately.