Introduction
Pragmatic Play has earned itself a strong reputation, with more than 150 popular pokies games available for a range of platforms. With a clear ethos, innovation and sheer dedication, the Pragmatic Play team is helping to shape the online gaming industry. Serving 78 countries and with games available in 16 languages, it is a truly international venture.
Some of the trademark games from Pragmatic Play include Lady of the Moon, Sugar Rush, Mighty Kong, Hot Safari and of course 7 Monkeys. High levels of investment into research and development and a strong connection to the online gaming community ensure new and exciting games are being launched all the time.
History of Pragmatic Play
Founded in the latter half of 2015, Pragmatic Play is licensed in Malta, where the company headquarters are located. It operates under the Malta Gaming Authority. Although still a young company, its employees are extremely experienced in gaming software development and bring to the market some unique features.
Pragmatic Play considers integration extremely important and as such, has developed games which can be accessed using third party software platforms. The technology the company utilises for software development is cutting edge. Pragmatic Play games can be played via download on Mac and PC, through mobile apps on Android and iOS, and on instant play mode through web browsers.
Pragmatic Play games use a generator to produce random numbers. These are subject to independent testing through BMM and Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) test labs and have been certified as safe and fair.
The Pokies
The main focus for Pragmatic Play is video games, but the company also offers scratch cards, video poker and table games. The graphics are great – colourful and creative. The most recently released video games are almost certainly some of the best in the industry, featuring lucrative bonuses, captivating stories and highly competitive themes. Certainly not to be missed!
The Games
With around 150 different pokies games to choose from in the Pragmatic Play portfolio, there is definitely something for everyone. The themes are well thought out and brilliantly designed. With everything from Egyptian-inspired storylines, to themes involving precious stones, Lady Godiva and Arabian Nights, it is impossible to get bored.
Examples:
Romeo and Juliet
With five reels and 25 paylines, this game follows a fairly mainstream layout. There are a couple of wild symbols – Romeo and Juliet. When these appear during play, the reel will move either to the right (for Romeo) or to the left (for Juliet). An expanding wild and 25 free spins will be activated if both appear at once.
Quest for the Minotaur
Based on Greek mythology, this game is played on five reels, with 20 paylines. With an interactive bonus feature, a scatter, wild, free spins mode and multipliers, there is plenty for players to get excited about.
Black Diamond
25 paylines across five reels is the layout for this video pokies game, inspired by previous stones. With a range of precious stones to find, plus the black diamond wild, ruby scatter, free spins and the gold bar bonus, players won’t be disappointed with gameplay here.
Pragmatic Play have tried hard to listen to the needs and desires of their customers and as a result have designed a player interface which can be customised.
The company mission statement states a desire to create value, offer the very highest quality products and services and to improve on these continually. Superior performance and consistent delivery are also considered priorities, alongside the need to build relationships which are both professionally and mutually sustainable.
Pragmatic Play have attracted a number of investors and these play a key role in the success of the company.
Responsible Gaming
Pragmatic Play is not a gaming operator, and as such does not come into direct contact with end users. However, the firm still maintains responsible gaming as an essential aspect of the company ethos. The need to provide services as licence holders, which are both legal and fair, as well as socially responsible, is seen as a priority for both the company and the industry as a whole.
Pragmatic Play actively seeks to avoid and address any issues relating to gaming.
Pragmatic Play also works to support programmes, such as Gamblers Anonymous, as part of its commitment to providing a socially responsible service. The technology and systems used must meet certain industry standards, licensing laws and regulatory guidelines. Procedures are enforced, and reviewed constantly to ensure credibility is maintained.
Regulation
As is a prerequisite for any company operating within the gaming industry, Pragmatic Play is licensed and regulated by a number of different governing bodies within the industry. Before any game can be publicly released, it is subject to receiving the go ahead from these regulatory agencies.
Pragmatic Play is also subject to the laws within the various operating jurisdictions. As a result, it is bound to follow strict protocols for compliance.
As part of its license, player protection software is integrated into all Pragmatic Play games. Internal testing takes place periodically, with subsequent independent third-party verification of quality assurance.
Partners
Pragmatic Play has recently announced a number of strategic partnerships. One of these is with NetBet, a well known and respected sports book operator, which has been active for more than fifteen years within the industry. As part of an initiative to expand further into the market, the firm has also recently entered into a joint venture with Videoslots.
Pragmatic Play has been awarded a Class 4 License through the Malta Gaming Authority. This takes the company a step closer to becoming a leading player within the digital casino games industry, in the B2B arena. It looks set to go far within the world of video pokies.