Jelly Express is the latest exciting slot release from popular provider Pragmatic Play. With its high volatility and colorful candy theme, it has quickly become a firm favorite of the VegasSlotsOnline office.
adds exciting new features to the traditional much-loved table game
Meanwhile, the company has also just launched its Gates of Olympus Roulette, catapulting its popular Ancient Greek God-themed slot brand into the world of table games. It adds exciting new features to the traditional much-loved table game.
VegasSlotsOnline News sat down with Anastasios Ioannidis, Head of Affiliate Marketing for ARRISE, a Pragmatic Play partner that helps power its game offering. He provided insight into the two new titles.
Jelly Express introduces a vibrant, candy-themed world – what was the creative vision behind the game, and how does it stand out in an increasingly competitive slot market?
Candy-themed slots are incredibly popular, as we’ve seen with Pragmatic Play’s Sugar Rush and Sweet Bonanza franchises. When it comes to Jelly Express, it’s all about giving players more of what they already love while still bringing something new to the table.
What makes Jelly Express different is the locomotive twist on the theme, inviting players on board a sugary sweet train which rolls through the candy countryside. It’s the feel of the game that makes it stand out initially. And when you get into the game, there’s plenty to experience, from wild multipliers and special bets to six bonus game options and Super Free Spins.
Can you walk us through the core mechanics of Jelly Express and explain what type of player experience Pragmatic Play aimed to deliver?
Jelly Express is action-packed throughout. Wins of up to 50x are awarded when 8-12+ matching symbols land anywhere on the 6×5 grid, with random wild multipliers of up to 100x able to boost payouts further.
If a scatter lands during the feature, Super Free Spins could trigger randomly
Landing three or more scatters triggers the bonus game, where players have six options to choose from, each offering a different combination of free spins (up to 25) and wild multipliers (up to 100x) – there’s also a mystery random pick. If a scatter lands during the feature, Super Free Spins could trigger randomly. This enhanced version of the bonus game sees wild multipliers add to a total progressive multiplier, which boosts each subsequent win featuring at least one wild multiplier.
Finally, players in select markets can choose from a range of special bets. These can guarantee wild multipliers on every spin, increase the chance of triggering the feature, or raise the minimum multiplier to 10x.
Was Jelly Express designed with any particular player demographic or market in mind, and how does it fit within Pragmatic Play’s broader 2026 content roadmap?
Pragmatic Play games appeal to all demographics, from seasoned players to complete beginners. Candy-themed slots are popular everywhere, so Jelly Express with its vibrant visuals, fun characters, and feature-rich gameplay is aimed at mass appeal.
Fury of Anubis in particular is gearing up to be an epic release
In terms of the overall content roadmap, Jelly Express was a major launch for Pragmatic Play. It followed the likes of Sugar Rush Super Scatter and Zeus vs Hades – Gods of War 250, and it is arguably the biggest slots release since Fortune of Olympus and Sweet Rush Bonanza towards the end of last year. Looking ahead, players can look forward to Sweet Rush Bonanza 2500 at the end of April, The Big Dog House in May, and Fury of Anubis in June. Fury of Anubis in particular is gearing up to be an epic release.
With player demand shifting toward engaging bonus features and high replay value, what innovations in Jelly Express do you believe will drive long-term retention?
Jelly Express offers a high degree of player choice. When the bonus game is triggered, players are presented with six different options. They can choose 25 free spins with 2x-10x wild multipliers, five free spins with 15x-100x multipliers, and different combinations in between. There’s also the Mystery option, which randomly chooses up to 25 free spins and wild multipliers up to 100x.
So, players can opt for a different experience every time they trigger the bonus game, keeping the experience fresh and personalised. The bonus buys, special bets, and Super Free Spins round also add choice and variety.
Gates of Olympus Roulette builds on the global success of the iconic Gates of Olympus brand – what made roulette the right next step for this franchise?
Gates of Olympus is one of the most popular slots of all time, and roulette is a live casino classic. Both games are enjoyed by millions of players around the world. Together, they deliver an epic live casino game show, with a base game that is easy and fun to play, and a bonus round that brings the iconic slot to life like never seen before.
supercharged with multipliers and a Super Booster feature
In Gates of Olympus Roulette, players can enjoy traditional roulette gameplay, supercharged with multipliers and a Super Booster feature, as well as a special version of the original slot, played on a giant 6×5 grid.
How did Pragmatic Play balance maintaining the identity of Gates of Olympus while ensuring the integrity and authenticity of the classic roulette experience?
Gates of Olympus Roulette delivers a fantastic live roulette experience. Classic gameplay is enhanced by up to seven Lucky Numbers in every round. Each Lucky Number carries a multiplier of up to 250x. With the random Super Booster able to further amplify win potential, players can win up to 2,500x on straight-up bets in the main game. There’s also the look and feel of the game show. The roulette wheel is situated at the heart of a temple-like studio, where Grecian-styled presenters and striking audiovisual effects bring roulette into Zeus’ realm.
Branded table games are becoming increasingly popular. Do you see Gates of Olympus Roulette as part of a wider strategy to merge slot IP with live casino products?
Gates of Olympus Roulette builds on the success of Sweet Bonanza CandyLand, one of Pragmatic Play’s most popular live casino game shows. Sweet Bonanza CandyLand brought the iconic Sweet Bonanza slot to live casino audiences, integrating wheel-based gameplay with bonus games inspired by the slot.
Merging slots and live casino at this level requires meticulous planning and expertise – everything has to be perfect. So, these crossovers may be popular, but they take time and resources to get right.
Looking ahead, can players expect further cross-vertical expansions of popular Pragmatic Play titles into live casino or other formats?
Yes!
