Pragmatic Play Unveils Wisdom of Athena 1000

Key Takeaways

• Reworks the 2023 hit with a 1,000x multiplier ladder, pushing max win to 10,000x stake.
• Introduces “Tumble Boost” ante-bet that locks high-value symbols for the entire bonus round.
• Live across 600+ tier-1 operators in Europe and LatAm from 09:00 CET 4 November.

Pragmatic Play has escalated the Greek-myth cluster-pays race with Wisdom of Athena 1000, the first title in its new “1000” series that retrofits proven IPs with amplified math models. The 6×5 grid retains the original’s pay-anywhere tumble mechanic but adds a persistent multiplier reel that climbs 1x–1,000x on every cascade. Players can activate the 25% ante-bet “Tumble Boost” to freeze 4+ high symbols in the bonus, dramatically lifting hit rates on the top four multiplier tiers.

The release lands amid a clear industry pivot: Q3 2025 data from the European Gaming and Betting Association shows cluster-pays titles now command 28% of GGR in regulated markets, up from 19% in 2023. Rivals Play’n GO and Nolimit City have already teased similar “supercharged remakes” for Q1 2026, signalling a new arms race in volatility engineering. For operators outside the US, the 96.52% RTP configuration and 10,000x ceiling offer instant playlist placement without re-certification delays.

Regulatory tailwinds help. The UK Gambling Commission confirmed on 3 November that multiplier-ladder mechanics remain outside forthcoming £5 stake-cap rules, while Spelinspektionen fast-tracked the title for Swedish licences in under 48 hours. Early aggregation data from Relax Gaming shows 180 white-labels activated the game within six hours of launch—double the average for Pragmatic’s monthly flagship.

Sources

• Official game sheet: pragmaticplay.com/en/games/wisdom-of-athena-1000
• Casino Beats launch coverage: casinobeats.com/2025/11/04/pragmatic-play-1000-series