Pragmatic Play Launches Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin as Its First Game for 2026

Pragmatic Play, a leading supplier of iGaming content, has released a new slots game called Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin. The new title boasts a retro theme and will reintroduce players to a character long-time Pragmatic Play fans would be familiar with.

Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin Metrics

• Rows: 3
• Reels: 5
• Paylines: 5
• RTP: 96.52%
• Volatility: High
• Min/max bet: 0.05/240
• Max win: 10,000x

The Iconic Joker Returns

Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin is a supercharged version of Pragmatic Play’s popular Joker’s Jewels slot. As mentioned, the game reintroduces players to the iconic joker long-time Pragmatic Play fans would be familiar with, providing them with many new opportunities to win big.

The 5×3 game boasts a retro atmosphere that is further enhanced by the game’s visual and sound design. Nostalgic slots fans should brace for a journey in time that will make them relive the old era of gaming.

However, as a new title, Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin also boasts a polish that modern casino enthusiasts have come to associate gaming with. As a result, fans should look forward to an experience that blends cutting-edge technology with an old-timey neon spectacle.

Pragmatic Play Kicks off 2026 with a Bang

Joker’s Jewels Hold & Win boasts multiple joker-themed symbols, such as juggling pins, lutes, and joker shoes, among others. Matching symbols can earn players up to 1,000x their bet in the base game.

Collecting three or more of the game’s special Money symbols will trigger the titular Hold & Spin feature. The Hold & Spin bonus game kicks off with three respins and resets every time a new Money symbol lands. The respin feature could theoretically be filled entirely with Money symbols, in which case players can win the maximum payout of 10,000x the bet.

Irina Cornides, Pragmatic Play’s chief operating officer, commented on the new release, which is the company’s first game launch for 2026.  

Joker’s Jewels Hold & Spin provides a fresh take on a vintage theme, offering classic slots action enhanced by the popular Hold & Spin mechanic and a 10,000x max win.

Irina Cornides, COO, Pragmatic Play

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