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Pragmatic Play Unveils Dazzling New Hit: Gems Bonanza

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6 years ago

October 29, 2020

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Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has released its thrilling new tumbling hit, Gems Bonanza.

The 8×8 grid fills with symbols which, when connected in groups of five or more, pay out as a win before new symbols tumble from above. Random colour markings can land on any section of the reels, each with a feature attached.

Pink marks will turn a symbol into a Wild, while a brown mark awards squares, which turns random blocks of 2×2 into the same symbol, awarding instant wins. Red Marks turn a section of the map into a colossal symbol of up to 5×5 in size, while green marks will trigger lucky Wilds, adding up to 15 Wild symbols across the board.

The blue mark triggers the Nuclear feature, which, once all winning spins and tumbles have finished, clears the entire screen of symbols with an entirely new grid generated in their place.

As more wins occur on a single round, the Gold Fever feature is charged, which can activate all spin modifiers, and when fully charged, will award players a 10x multiplier.

Gems Bonanza is the latest addition to Pragmatic Play’s growing slot portfolio, following Return of the Dead and joins the company’s much-loved John Hunter series, as well as the multi-award-winning Wolf Gold.

Melissa Summerfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: “Gems Bonanza is a thrilling and unique addition to our slots portfolio, packed with features to keep any player engaged.

“With tumbling wins, every spin can lead to more wins, and with the nature of the Gold Fever feature, these wins can quickly increase in value exponentially. We’re delighted with Gems Bonanza and can’t wait to see how it is received by players.”

Pragmatic Play currently delivers up to five new slot titles a month, as well as an extensive range of Live Casino and Bingo products through its multi-vertical offering. The company’s entire portfolio is available through a single API integration.

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Sends CEO Alona Shevtsova moderates Global Gaming Expansion panel in Riyadh

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5 hours ago

June 25, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29^th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.

The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.

Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.

Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:

“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”

The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.

The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.

Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.

*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .

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