Interview with Anastasios Ioannidis, Affiliate Manager at ARRiSE — a Pragmatic Play Company

Anastasios Ioannidis Affiliate Manager at Pragmatic Play Company
Sofia Danilson

In this interview, we spoke with Anastasios Ioannidis, Affiliate Manager at ARRiSE, about the current state and future outlook of one of the most dynamic game developers in the iGaming industry – Pragmatic Play. He shared his insights on the company’s performance in 2025, recent releases, innovative mechanics, and what we can expect going forward.

How has 2025 been so far for Pragmatic Play?

The first half of the year has been incredible. Pragmatic Play got 2025 off to a strong start with titles like Aztec Smash, Wild Wild Pearls, Ancient Island Megaways™, John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets, Bigger Bass Splash, and 5 Lions Megaways™ 2. Another highlight was the introduction of games from exclusive studio Fat Panda - distinctively vibrant slots offering relatively low volatility and high hit rates.

Are there any highlights from Pragmatic Play’s most recent releases?

All Pragmatic Play games are special in their own way, but there are a few which stand out. Big hitters include Big Bass Bonanza 1000, which combines two of the supplier’s most iconic and popular slot series, introducing everyone’s favourite fisherman to supercharged win potential in the form of money symbols worth up to 1,000x.

Latest Pragmatic Play game releases

Building on another successful franchise, Pragmatic Play then released Gates of Olympus Super Scatter, amplifying the core original gameplay with all-new Super Scatter symbols that can award up to 50,000x when they trigger the bonus game. Pragmatic Play followed this hit release with Mahjong Wins Super Scatter, which offers a massive 100,000x max win.

Gates of Hades is another huge release, adding to Pragmatic Play’s extensive Greek Gods series and delivering a unique cluster-pays experience with wins of up to 10,000x. This was followed by Waves of Poseidon, which features special bonus game symbols which unlock win multipliers in both the base game and during free spins.

What new games can players look forward to in the coming months?

There is plenty to look forward to this summer as Pragmatic Play continues to release around nine premium online slots every month. One major highlight is Sweet Bonanza Super Scatter, which will take one of the most popular video slots of all time and sweeten its win potential with Super Scatters. And looking a couple of months further ahead, players can expect another sweet surprise, but I won’t say too much about this yet.

What new features have Pragmatic Play implemented in recent games

What new mechanics/features have Pragmatic Play implemented in recent games?

I’ve already mentioned the new Super Scatter series, introduced in Gates of Olympus Super Scatter and coming to Sweet Bonanza at the end of July. Gates of Hades and Waves of Poseidon also offer something a little different in terms of tweaking established game mechanics.

What is the concept behind Fortune Roulette?

Fortune Roulette is a twist on a casino classic, taking the timeless roulette experience and offering the potential to hit multiplier wins on inside bets. On each spin, up to eight numbers are assigned a special feature - multiplying wins by up to 540x, collecting multipliers to boost wins up to 3,240x, or triggering a slots-style bonus game where wins of up to 9,000x can be won.

Emerging gaming trends for the coming years

It’s always difficult to predict what’s coming next, as you can see different kinds of trends pop up across different markets and types of slots. Games from Fat Panda Studios, for example, cater towards a more casual audience, while Pragmatic Play’s Super Scatter series adds more complexity and win potential. I think we will see more of the same from Pragmatic Play and other suppliers in the coming years, as the game providers continue to focus on delivering exceptional gaming experiences.

Pragmatic Play is one of the leading suppliers in the industry, and a benefit of being in that position is the sheer volume of player data and feedback available. Keeping a close eye on game performance while dedicating time and resources to exploring creative iterations and innovations allows Pragmatic Play to drive new trends rather than have to adapt to them.