Founded in 2020 by John Gold, BetPokies has become one of the leading gambling review sites on the Australian market. John Gold and his expert team uncover various gambling-related topics at BetPokies.org, which is now a part of ZehrMedia. Today, we will share John Gold’s insights about one of the recent releases of Pragmatic Play — Chests of Cai Shen.

Pragmatic Play: A Guide by BetPokies.org

Pragmatic Play was created only in 2015 and is one of the most popular game providers whose products can be found in many prominent online casinos. The software provider, licensed in Malta, has been nominated for awards such as the Virtual Sports Provider and the Mobile Game Provider of the Year at the SiGMA Americas and the Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS) in 2023.

“I’m delighted that our work has been recognised in this way… Our widespread growth in various global markets required a well-defined strategy coupled with ruthless execution, and I’m glad our plans have come to fruition in such a satisfying way.” — says Julian Jarvis, the CEO of Pragmatic Play, about the company’s success.

The company is known for an extensive catalogue of games, including pokies, live casino games, bingo and even for betting on sports betting. Pragmatic Play’s titles are licensed in over 40 jurisdictions, which makes them a respected company in the iGaming sector.

Pragmatic Play also has a sizable player base, and its game library is also appealing because of how varied it is. Their partnerships with Big Time Gaming brought the popular Megaways mechanics Pragmatic Play pokie games. The enjoyment of many gamblers is no doubt enhanced by their competitive features, the Drops and Wins tournament, as well as other elements like random cash drops that increase excitement levels.

BetPokies.org has also created a comprehensive guide about Pragmatic Play products, where Aussie players can find out just about everything about Pragmatic Play and everything this exciting provider has to offer. In the guide, players will find detailed reviews of the best pokie machines created by Pragmatic Play, get acquainted with the live dealer games with the highest ratings, and even see what types of bingo and sportsbook services are in the company’s portfolio. Besides, BetPokies doesn’t forget to explore some of the features, such as the bonus buy and the immersive gameplay features that the provider’s pokies are known for.

Alicia Want, BetPokies game provider expert, comments: 

“Playing a number of Pragmatic Play’s pokie machines myself, I am pretty sure that their products are designed for both novice and experienced players. For instance, there are highly volatile pokies such as Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza titles, which contain interesting reel innovation but easy and uncomplicated play. Furthermore, if you are hoping to delve further into what Pragmatic Play offers, there are all the details that our BetPokies.org guide has, as well as recommendations and tips on where to find the best titles and what you should expect.”

How BetPokies.org Conducts Research

John Gold shares why thorough research is a cornerstone of BetPokies.org’s approach to delivering information: 

“At BetPokies.org, ensuring the accuracy of the information we provide is a top priority, especially in an industry rife with misinformation. As a leading gambling review site, we take great care in conducting thorough research to give our readers reliable, verified content. Our team consists of four dedicated authors, each specialising in different aspects of the gambling world. Therefore, our content is always verified by professionals of different fields.”

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As John said, in order to not compromise this level of integrity, BetPokies.org trusts its four authors, who are accomplished in different fields. Meet the experts:

  • Charles Morey targets an area of writing payment method guides for players to help them find fast and safe ones
  • Alicia Want focuses on game providers and creates guides with an up-to-date list of the most relevant and promising developers in the business.
  • Poppy Bate reviews online casinos as an occupation, and thus, the reviewer is concerned with every detail of online casinos, including bonus structure and customer service.
  • John Gold is acclaimed for producing the most extended guides, for instance, those related to casino categories and explaining all the areas, such as gambling laws in particular jurisdictions and facts about the gambling industry.

BetPokies authors are meticulous in their research and verification of information from numerous sources to ensure the published content on the site is reliable and accurate.

What John Gold Thinks About the New Pragmatic Release — Chests of Cai Shen

Having established BetPokies and being editor-in-chief of the site, John Gold recently commented on one of the new pokies by Pragmatic Play, Chests of Cai Shen. John Gold believes that Asian-themed pokies showcase the strengths of this provider, but this particular release does not seem to excite as much. For Gold, the pokie features a standard 5×3 layout with 25 fixed lines and appears modestly designed as conservative games usually do. Gold comments on how the photorealistic background and traditional music set the scene well enough, but the presentation doesn’t stand out from the many other Asian-themed slots available.

John Gold tested the game personally and found the gameplay straightforward yet predictable. However, one feature stands out among others – the three-chest feature, which has potential. However, how much variety does it actually provide to the gameplay? Gold is of the opinion that Pragmatic Play could have intended to streamline certain elements, an approach that many players embrace. Gold, however, adds that for those who are explorers in the same field, like himself, Chests of Cai Shen is all about game mechanics they already know.

Gold notes that in spite of the game’s respectable 96.47% RTP and high volatility, the gameplay can get monotonous owing to a lack of surprises along the way. Although he accepts that the possibility to win as much as 10,000 times your stake is indeed appealing, it is the trek to this reward that lacks exhilarating moments. Such players, he suggests, would be in for a shock as this Asian-themed slot would feel very common to them due to the overwhelming similarity to Asian-themed pokies.

Last but not least, Gold warns that Chests of Cai Shen might be too simple for gamers like him, who frequently play new titles and look forward to new, engaging experiences, although it could be a good fit for casual players of traditional Asian slots.

If you want to read more expert reviews of online casinos, games, payments and more, visit BetPokies.org! 

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