Pragmatic Play — Creator of Big Bass Bonanza
Pragmatic Play is one of the world's largest multi-product iGaming content providers. Founded in 2015 in Malta, the company employs 5,000+ people across offices on four continents and holds licences in over 40 regulated jurisdictions. The Big Bass series — spanning 30+ titles — is its most recognised slot franchise globally.
Why Pragmatic Play is a Leading Slot Provider
Pragmatic Play built its position through consistent release volume — averaging 5+ new titles per month — combined with a deliberate strategy of creating recognisable game franchises rather than isolated hits.
- Release cadence — 5+ new games released every month, consistently since 2017
- Multi-product portfolio — slots, live casino, bingo, and virtual sports from a single integration
- Franchise depth — Big Bass, Wolf Gold, Gates of Olympus, Sweet Bonanza each span multiple variants
- Global reach — licenced and distributed across 40+ regulated markets
- Certified fairness — all games independently tested by BMM Testlabs and Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
- India-facing distribution — available at Parimatch, 1xBet, LeoVegas, Betway, and 10CRIC among others
Pragmatic Play History — Key Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Predecessor company TopGame Technology founded |
| 2015 | Rebranded as Pragmatic Play; Malta headquarters established |
| 2017 | EGR B2B Software Rising Star award — first major industry recognition |
| 2018 | Malta Gaming Awards — Best Slot Game; Wolf Gold launches |
| 2019 | Malta Gaming Awards — Best Gaming Vendor; UKGC licence secured |
| 2020 | Big Bass Bonanza launched (14 December) — start of flagship franchise |
| 2021 | Big Bass franchise expands: Megaways + Christmas variants released |
| 2022 | Big Bass Splash released — franchise crosses 5 titles |
| 2023 | Big Bass Hold & Spinner + Amazon Xtreme — franchise reaches 10 titles |
| 2024 | Big Bass franchise reaches 20+ titles; Raceday and Vegas variants released |
| 2025 | Big Bass 1000-series launched — Bonanza 1000 (20,000x) and Splash 1000 (25,000x) |
| 2026 | Big Bass Raceday Repeat released (March) — 30+ franchise titles |
Pragmatic Play Games — Top Titles
| Game | Year | Max Win | RTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Bonanza | 2020 | 2,100x | 96.71% |
| Big Bass Bonanza Megaways | 2021 | 4,000x | 96.70% |
| Big Bass Splash | 2022 | 5,000x | 96.71% |
| Big Bass Hold & Spinner | 2023 | 10,000x | 96.07% |
| Big Bass Amazon Xtreme | 2023 | 10,000x | 96.07% |
| Big Bass Bonanza 1000 | 2025 | 20,000x | 96.51% |
| Big Bass Splash 1000 | 2025 | 25,000x | 96.52% |
| Big Bass Crash | 2023 | Multiplier | 95.50% |
| Gates of Olympus | 2021 | 5,000x | 96.50% |
| Sweet Bonanza | 2019 | 21,100x | 96.51% |
| Wolf Gold | 2018 | 5,000x | 96.01% |
Big Bass Series — Complete Catalogue
All Big Bass titles are developed jointly with Reel Kingdom, Pragmatic Play's in-house studio label dedicated to the franchise. The full list includes:
- Big Bass Bonanza, Bonanza Megaways, Bonanza 1000, Bonanza 3 Reeler, Bonanza Reel Action
- Big Bass Splash, Splash 1000
- Big Bass Hold & Spinner, Hold & Spinner Megaways
- Big Bass Amazon Xtreme, Christmas Big Bass Bonanza
- Big Bass Day at the Races, Return to the Races, Raceday Repeat
- Big Bass Secrets of the Golden Lake
- Big Bass Vegas Double Down Deluxe
- Big Bass Reel Repeat
- Big Bass Crash
Licences & Certifications
Gaming Licences (40+ jurisdictions)
- Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) — primary EU licence
- UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) — UK market
- Gibraltar Regulatory Authority
- Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN)
- Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen)
- Curacao eGaming — covers India-facing operators
- 35+ additional national licences across Europe, Americas, and Africa
Testing & Certification
- BMM Testlabs — RNG testing and game certification
- Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) — independent audit
- eCOGRA — periodic game fairness testing
All Big Bass titles carry individual game certificates. The active RTP configuration for any title can be verified in the in-game Info panel at your casino.
Industry Awards
- EGR B2B Software Rising Star — 2017
- Best Slot Game — 2018 (Malta Gaming Awards)
- Best Gaming Vendor — 2019 (Malta Gaming Awards)
- Game of the Year nomination: Gates of Olympus — 2021 (EGR)
- Best Slot Provider — 2022 (SBC Awards)
- Best Casino Software Provider — 2023 (IGA)
- EGR 2025, EGR EU 2026, GGA 2026 — confirmed award events
Technology & Innovation
RNG Certification
All Pragmatic Play slots use a certified Random Number Generator tested by BMM Testlabs and GLI. Outcomes are statistically independent — no spin result is influenced by previous results, stake size, or session length.
Multi-RTP Configuration
Pragmatic Play builds multiple RTP configurations into most titles. Operators choose which configuration to deploy. Big Bass Splash, for example, is available at 96.71%, 95.67%, or 94.60% depending on operator settings. Always verify the active RTP in the in-game Info panel.
HTML5 Cross-Platform Engine
All titles run natively in mobile and desktop browsers with no download required. The same game file serves desktop, Android, and iOS, ensuring mechanical and visual consistency across devices.
Pragmatic Play vs Competitors
| Metric | Pragmatic Play | Play'n GO | NetEnt (Evolution) | Habanero |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 | 1997 | 1996 | 1999 |
| Employees | 5,000+ | 700+ | 20,000+ | 200+ |
| Games | 300+ | 300+ | 350+ | 150+ |
| Product types | Slots + Live + Bingo | Slots only | Slots + Live | Slots only |
| Key franchise | Big Bass Bonanza | Book of Dead | Starburst | — |
| Licences | 40+ | 30+ | 40+ | 20+ |
| India availability | Wide — 10+ operators | Moderate | Wide | Limited |
FAQ
Who created Big Bass Bonanza?
Big Bass Bonanza was created by Pragmatic Play in partnership with their studio label Reel Kingdom, released on 14 December 2020. Pragmatic Play also makes Gates of Olympus, Sweet Bonanza, Wolf Gold, and 300+ other titles.
Is Pragmatic Play a legitimate company?
Yes. Pragmatic Play holds licences from the Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission, Gibraltar Regulatory Authority, and 35+ additional regulated jurisdictions. All games are independently certified by BMM Testlabs and GLI.
What other games does Pragmatic Play make?
Pragmatic Play's portfolio includes 300+ titles. The most-played slots include Gates of Olympus (5,000x, 96.50%), Sweet Bonanza (21,100x, 96.51%), Wolf Gold (5,000x, 96.01%), and The Dog House series. They also operate live casino and bingo products.
Where is Pragmatic Play headquartered?
Pragmatic Play is headquartered in Sliema, Malta. They have additional offices in Gibraltar, Romania, the UK, Serbia, Ukraine, and multiple other countries across four continents.
What is the standard RTP range for Pragmatic Play games?
Most Pragmatic Play slots carry a top-line RTP between 96.0% and 96.75%. Big Bass Bonanza's published RTP is 96.71%. However, operators can configure lower RTP variants (as low as 94.07% on some titles). Always check the in-game Info panel at your casino.
How many Big Bass games are there?
As of March 2026, there are 30+ Big Bass titles across slots and crash format. A new title — Big Bass Raceday Repeat — was released in March 2026.
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