Pragmatic Play’s Director of Public Relations Predicts an “Incredibly Exciting” End to 2026

Pragmatic Play end-of-2026 a release schedule includes established franchises, new game formats and a celebrity live casino collaboration. Sharon McHugh, the supplier’s Director of Public Relations, has described the closing period of the year as “incredibly exciting”, nodding to upcoming slots, live casino and arcade content.

With SBC Summit Lisbon approaching, Pragmatic Play has a number of products positioned for release or promotion during the final quarter. The schedule includes Gates of Olympus 2500, Sugar Megarush, a seasonal Sweet Bonanza title and additions to the recently-launched POP range.

Familiar franchise gets an expansion

The most prominent release on the schedule is Gates of Olympus 2500, which is due to launch on 28 September and may be a focus of the Lisbon conference. The game extends one of Pragmatic Play’s most recognisable slot brands, retaining its Greek mythology setting while introducing a larger multiplier structure and several free-spin options.

The title features multiplier values of up to 2,500x and a maximum win potential of 25,000x the stake. Pragmatic Play’s website says the slot will feature a 6×5 grid and high volatility with a RTP of 96.52%.

The continued use of Gates of Olympus demonstrates Pragmatic Play’s content strategy: successful IP can be extended into new formats without abandoning the mechanics and visual identity that made the earlier games recognizable.

Pragmatic Play is one of the most established providers in iGaming, with their games found across the world: titles like Hot to Burn and Gates of Olympus Pop are included in 10bet.co.za’s real-money games offering.

The supplier launched Gates of Olympus POP at the end of August, making it the first title in the new POP sub-brand. The game uses a smaller 3×5 layout and is designed around faster, more accessible play, while retaining elements associated with the Gates of Olympus series. 

Sugar Megarush and festive releases

The Q4 schedule extends beyond the Olympus franchise. Sugar Megarush is planned for November, adding another original title to the pipeline, while Sweet Bonanza Xmas 2500 is set to bring the Sweet Bonanza brand into the Christmas period.

Sweet Bonanza is another recurring name within the catalogue; a seasonal continuation is a natural fit for the final weeks of the year. The upcoming release follows Sweet Bonanza 2500, which introduced higher multiplier potential while maintaining the colorful candy theme.

The supplier is also expanding the POP collection with titles including Sweet Bonanza POP, Zeus vs Hades POP and Starlight Princess POP. This gives the new format several recognisable franchises to work with rather than limiting POP to a single standalone concept.

Kevin Hart brings more headlines

Live casino provides another major element of the Q4 programme. On 6 and 7 November, Kevin Hart is scheduled to host selected Pragmatic Play live casino games across four sessions.

According to the supplier, the exact tables involved will be revealed on the respective broadcast days, while promotional activity will run ahead of the event.

There are jurisdictional limits. Pragmatic Play states that the Hart broadcasts are not available in the UK and may be restricted in other markets.  

Hart is best known for his work in film and stand-up comedy. He also released a mixtape entitled Kevin Hart: What Now?, released under Chocolate Droppa, a musical alter-ego. The upcoming Jumanji: Open World will be the final installment of the popular film franchise; Hart will appear alongside longtime co-stars Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black.

New formats to broaden the audience

Pragmatic Play is also preparing Guess the Number, a game-show format centred on prediction, alongside Mega Wheel Latino.

Mega Wheel Latino is scheduled for October and is designed for Spanish-speaking audiences in Latin America. The localization includes Spanish-speaking presenters, reflecting the supplier’s efforts to develop content around particular regional markets rather than offering just one global presentation.

The company has continued moving its established brands between verticals, including the launch of Gates of Olympus Roulette earlier in 2026. That title transferred elements of the popular slot franchise into a live casino setting, combining roulette with multiplier mechanics.

Arcade adds to the schedule

Keno+, Pump+ and HiLo+ are included in the planned arcade releases, giving operators additional formats outside the company’s core casino categories. 

The titles add up to a busy closing stretch for Pragmatic Play. Gates of Olympus 2500 arrives first, followed by further slot releases, POP additions, regional live casino content, arcade titles and the Kevin Hart collaboration in November. As we had toward the final quarter, Pragmatic Play has several strands of content moving forward at the same time.