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PLAYTECH CASINOS

 

 

Introduction

Playtech is the one of the largest and most well known casinos softwares. In addition to the usual table games, many Playtech casinos offer live dealer technology and blackjack switch. Games are very fast. A skilled player can complete more than 1000 hands of blackjack per hour. Graphics and generally quality are good. I believe games are fair. My affiliate stats show that the average referred player results are close to expectations. Some of the Playtech groups are reputable. Some are not.

 

Game Selection & House Edge

The table below lists the available games and corresponding house edge.

Game
House Edge
Per Initial Bet
Per Unit Wagered
Arcade Games (usually 15-20 games)
2.50 to 7%
2.50 to 7%
Asian Games: Dolphin Paradise Pachinko
3.75%
3.75%
Asian Games: Mahjong (Japanese & WMF)
4.52%
4.52%
Asian Games: Majong Pro (Japanese)
2.04%
2.04%
Asian Games: Majong Pro (WMF)
1.91%
1.91%
Baccarat: Banker (standard & progressive)
1.06%
1.06%
Blackjack: Standard / Progressive
0.49%
0.43%
Blackjack: Surrender
0.39%
0.35%
Blackjack: Double Attack
0.62%
0.35%
Blackjack: Live
0.57%
0.50%
Blackjack: Lucky (18 bet has lowest HE)
3.36%
3.36%
Blackjack: Pro
0.48%
0.44%
Blackjack: UK
0.61%
0.56%
Blackjack: 21 Duel
3.08%
1.62%
Blackjack Switch
0.17%
0.15%
Caribbean Poker
5.22%
2.56%
Casino Hold'em
2.16%
0.82%
Casino War*
2.88%
2.68%
Craps: Pass, 3x Odds
1.41%
0.47%
Craps: Don't Pass, 3x Odds
1.36%
0.45%
Keno
7 to 8%
7 to 8%
Let Them Ride*
3.51%
2.85%
Pai Gow
~2.75%
~2.75%
Pontoon
0.38%
0.32%
Red Dog
3.16%
2.67%
Roulette: French
1.35 to 2.70%
1.35 to 2.70%
Roulette: 3D / European / Pro / Live
2.70%
2.70%
Roulette: American
5.26%
5.26%
Scratch Card
4.00 to 5.97%
4.00 to 5.97%
Sic Bo
2.78 to 19%
2.78 to 19%
Slots (usually ~90 games)
0.68 to 9.00%
0.68 to 9.00%
Stravaganza
4.45%
2.56%
Tequila Poker
4.21%
2.61%
Three Card Poker: Ante & Play*
3.37%
2.01%
Three Card Poker: Pair Plus*
2.32%
2.32%
Video Poker: Aces & Faces (1-4 hands)
0.74%
0.74%
Video Poker: Aces & Faces (25 hands)
4.56%
4.56%
Video Poker: Deuces Wild (1-4 hands)
1.09%
1.09%
Video Poker: Megajacks (1 hand)
~1.5%*
~1.5%*
Video Poker: Jacks or Better (1-4 hands)
0.46%
0.46%
Video Poker: Jacks or Better (10-50 hands)
2.70%
2.70%
Video Poker: Joker Poker (1 hand)
1.40%
1.40%
Video Poker: 2 Ways Royal (1 hand)
0.20%
0.20%
Video Poker: Tens or Better (1 hand)
2.04%
2.04%
Wild Viking
3.70 to 13%
3.70 to 13%
*3-card Poker, War, and Let Them Ride often are not available due to patent issues
*Megajacks Video Poker house edge varies according to size of jackpot, use payout calc for precise value

 

Bonuses

Some Playtech casinos offer traditional cashable bonuses with a wagering requirement. Some cashable bonus are given at the start of the wagering. Others are not given until after completing wagering (post-wager). Many Playtech casinos offer "sticky" bonuses that can be wagered, but never withdrawn. A good portion of bonuses restrict the games blackjack surrender and blackjack switch, but allow standard blackjack. Bonuses may have increased wagering for certain countries or other restrictions, so be sure to read full T&C before playing.

 

Country Restrictions

Playtech casinos exclude players from the United States. Restrictions for other countries vary widely. The Golden Palace group restricts Canada. The Mansion group and Bet 365 restrict Finland and the Netherlands. Totesport restricts Finland, Sweden, and Germany. Grosvenor and Centrebet restrict Australia.

Players can usually claim the same size bonus in their home currency. For example, a bonus might be $100, €100, or £100. Many casinos increase wagering for UK players becuase of the increased value of the bonus.

 

Casino List

Casinos using Playtech software are listed below. Click on a column header to sort by that measure.

Casino Group Bonus EV Max Bonus Bonus % Wager Type Game Notes
21 Nova William Hill +$400 $320, $500 320%, 60% ~16xB, 32xB Sticky, Cashable Slots or Caribbean Poker  Warning!, 1st deposit bonus is a 320% sticky, 2nd deposit bonus is a 60% cashable
50 Stars Casino iGlobalMedia Negative $200 to $600 100+% 40xB Sticky Three Card Poker Warning!, Up to 3 parts (125% 150%), see T&C
777 Baby Highswing +$40 $100 100% 40xB Sticky Video Poker  
African Palace First Grand +$90 $200 200% 23xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack Warning!, Only 20% of wagers on BJ, 80% on Hold'em
Bet 365 Bet 365 +$70 $230 (£150) 150% ~34xB Sticky Slots 100% for non-UK, Non-slots have pooer weightings
Bet Fred Independent +$80 $300 (£200) 100% 40xB Sticky Slots or Arcade Warning: Past issue with non-random games
Betfair Casino Independent +$80 $150 (£100) 100% 40xB Cashable Slots or Arcade Warning!, £100 + £50 + £50 or £500
BetSpace Independent +$60 $210 (€150) 106% 50xB or 150xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack See strategy calc, See T&C
BoyleCasino Independent +$80 $150 (£100) 100% 40xB Cashable Slots  
Carnival Casino iGlobalMedia Negative $200 to $777 100% 40xB Sticky Three Card Poker Warning!, Up to 2 parts (50%), See T&C
Casino Bellini Casino Partners +$50 $140 (€103) 106% 40xB or 120xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack Warning!, See strategy calc, See T&C
Casino Del Rio Casino Partners +$75 $200 200% 30xB or 90xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack Warning!, See strategy calc, See T&C
Casino King iGlobalMedia Negative $100 to $300 100% 40xB Sticky Three Card Poker Warning!, Up to 2 parts (50%), see T&C
Casino Las Vegas iGlobalMedia Negative $100 to $400 100% 40xB Sticky Three Card Poker Warning!, Up to 4 parts (100%), see T&C
Casino Plex Independent Negative $500 x2 100% 50xB Sticky Slots Warning: possible issues claiming bonus and cashing out, Poor support
Casino Tropez Casino Partners +$35 $100 100% 40xB or 120xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack Warning!, See strategy calc, See T&C
Casino.com Mansion +$100 $200 100% 40xB Cashable Slots or Arcade  
Circus Casino Independent +$120 $230 (£150) 100% 40xB Cashable Slots Warning!
City Club Casino Seagate NV +$130 $400 400% 25xB Sticky Slots See Summary & Warning
City Towers Seagate NV +$180 $600 100% to 150% 33xB to 40xB Sticky Slots 2 parts
Club 777 Mansion +$150 $777 100% 50xB Sticky Slots or Spin A Win  
Club Dice iGlobalMedia Negative $100 to $500 100% 40xB Sticky Three Card Poker Warning!, Up to 5 parts (100%), See T&C
Club Gold Independent +$300 $2000 400% ~69xB or ~153xB Sticky Slots or Craps Warning: slow pay & reloads with higher WR, Max cashout of 10xD, Several additional bonuses
Club Hollywood Casino Partners Linked +$35 $100 100% 40xB or 120xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack See strategy calc, Many parts, See T&C
Coral Casino Coral +$30 $75 (£50) 500% 24xB Cashable Arcade  
Crown Europe Seagate NV +$120 $400 200% 30xB Sticky Slots Additional bonuses on later deposits
Dafa888 Resume +$250 $500 100% 40xB Cashable Slots Alternative 90xB table games bonus (none with <2% HE)
EuroGrand William Hill +$550 $500, $300 60%, 300% 32xB, 16xB Cashable Slots or Caribbean Poker  Warning!, 1st deposit bonus is a 25% sticky and is not listed, 2nd & 3rd deposit bonuses are listed
Europa Casino Casino Partners +$35 $100 100% 40xB or 120xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack Warning!, See strategy calc, See T&C
Europlay Casino Independent +$200 $2500 350% 45xB Sticky Slots or Arcade Warning!, Low max cashout of ~2.2 x initial balance, Many countries restricted
Everest Casino Grand Virtual +$50 $200 100% 40xB Sticky Slots or Three Card Poker  
Gala Casino Coral +$300 $600 (£400) 100% 40xB Cashable Slots or Arcade No Neteller
Genting Casino Stanley +$110 $225 (£150) 100% 40xB Cashable Slots Warning!, Many other parts
Giant Vegas Bet Rev +$30 $200 200% ~38xB Sticky Slots Warning: Risk of no/slow pay
Grand Reef First Grand Linked Varies $750, $875, $1000, $1125, $1250 150% 175%, 200%, 225%, 250%

~67xB, ~63xB, 60xB, ~58xB, 56xB

Cashable Slots 5 part bonus, Possible slow pay, Only Australia, Canada, and?
Grosvenor Casino Rank +$30 $30 (£20) 100% 6xB Post-wager* Blackjack *Withdrawable after 1xB wager, No Moneybookers or Netller, Only UK
Imperial Casino Grand Virtual +$120 $500 100% 40xB Sticky Slots or Three Card Poker  
Indio Casino First Grand Negative $500 50% 60xB Sticky Slots Warning!
Jackpot 247 NetPlay +$150 $300 (£200) 100% 50xB Cashable Slots or Three Card Poker  Only UK
Jet Casino Independent Negative $150 100% 80xB Cashable Slots or Three Card Poker    Casino appears to be offline
Joyland William Hill Negative $300 30% 87xB Sticky Slots Warning!
King Solomon's King Solomon's +$100 $100, $200 100%, 200% 50xB, ~38xB Sticky Slots or Spin A Win Two parts
Ladbrokes Casino Ladbrokes +$100 $750 (£500) 100% 40xB Sticky Slots Tables games have lower weighting
Ladbrokes Vegas Casino Ladbrokes +$20 $60 (£40) 200% 30xB Sticky Slots Tables games have lower weighting
LesAcasino.com Mansion +$250 $500 100% 40xB Cashable Slots or Spin A Win  
Magic Box iGlobalMedia Negative $115 to $567 100% 40xB Sticky Three Card Poker Warning!, Up to 3 parts (50%), see T&C
Majestic Comet Independent Varies Varies 150% 25xB Cashable Slots or Stravaganza 50% of bonus in cash and 100% in shopping vouchers, 3-card poker offline?, See T&C
Mansion Mansion +$150 $300 100% 40xB Cashable Slots or Spin A Win  
Megasport Casino Resume None None None None None None Sign-up bonus removed
Noble Casino iGlobalMedia Negative $1000 x4 100% 40xB Sticky Slots or Spin A Win Warning!, Up to 4 parts
Omni Casino CS / Omni +$50 $100 100% 40xB Sticky Slots  
Paddy Power Paddy Power Negative $450 (£300) 100% 64xB Cashable Slots   
Palace VIP iGlobalMedia +$200 $200 x5 100% 80xB Sticky Casino Hold'em Warning!, See strategy calc, Up to 5 parts, 40xB on dice twister or 80xB on casino hold'em
PKRCasino Independent +$80 $200 100% 50xB Post-wager Slots or Three Card Poker    Warning!
PlazaWin Casino iGlobalMedia Linked Negative $100 x4 100% 40xB Sticky Three Card Poker    Warning!, 4 parts
Prestige Casino William Hill +$400 $500, $300 60%, NA ~27xB, 35xB Cashable, Freeplay Slots or Three Card Poker   Warning!, 1st deposit bonus is a 35% sticky and is not listed, 60% 2nd deposit bonus is listed, $300 max win on freeplay
Royal Dice Bet Rev +$80 $300 200% ~38xB Sticky Slots Warning: Risk of no/slow pay
Sierra Star Bet Rev +$70 $300 150% ~42xB Sticky Slots Warning: Risk of no/slow pay
SkyKings Casino William Hill +$150 $300 (£200) 100% 40xB Cashable Slots or Caribbean Poker  Warning!
Sports InterAction Independent Varies Varies 100% 30xB Cashable Slots  
SuperCasino NetPlay +$60 $300 (£200) 100% 50xB Cashable Slots or Three Card Poker    Only UK
Swiss Casino iGlobalMedia Negative $100 to $400 100% 40xB Sticky Three Card Poker    Warning!, Up to 4 parts (100%), see T&C
Titan Casino Casino Partners +$70 $200 100% 40xB or 120xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack Warning!, See strategy calc, See T&C
Vegas Red Casino Partners +$75 $222 111% 38xB or 114xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack Warning!, See strategy calc, See T&C
William Hill Casino William Hill +$100 $300 100% 40xB Sticky Casino Hold'em See strategy calc, See T&C
William Hill Casino Club William Hill +$110 $300 150% 20xB Sticky Slots or Three Card Poker   Warning!, Increased wagering for UK; Larger bonuses, No deposit bonus, 2nd deposit bonus, and monthly reload also available
Windows Casino Windows +$70 $125 x2 100%, 250% 50xB, 35xB Sticky Slots or Three Card Poker  
Winner Casino Casino Partners Linked +$150 $450 (€350) 200% 33xB Sticky Slots or Three Card Poker See T&C
Zipang Casino Highswing +$40 $100 100% 40xB Sticky Video Poker  

 

Table Definitions

Group -- Casinos often are linked together in e group. These groups are listed in the table. I recommend not simultaneously playing two sign up bonuses from the same group. Wait until payment is received, then play at the next casino.

Bonus EV -- EV stands for Expected Value. Bonus EV indicates the average expected gain of the bonus with the following play: Cashable and Post-wager bonuses -- Playthrough the bonus on the listed game with unlimited banrkoll; Sticky and Clearplay bonuses -- Make high variance bets to a 2x target, then playthrough bonus; Free Play and Unique bonuses -- See the listed strategy.

Max Bonus -- The bonus that is given with the maximum allowed deposit for that bonus. If the max value is expressed as one number + another, then there are two bonuses, usually one signup bonus and one deposit method bonus. If the value is expressed as a range, then the bonus is dependent on return from a free play offer.

Bonus % -- Bonus % indicates the ratio between the bonus and your deposit. If a $300 bonus is given on a $100 deposit, the bonus % is 300%.

Wager -- Wager indicates the wagering requirement for the bonus. All wagering requirements are expressed in terms of the bonus. For example, the wagering requirement at Golden Palace is 20x(bonus+deposit). With a $100 deposit, the wagering requirement would be ($300 + $100)x20 = $8000. $8000 is 27x the $300 bonus, so the value in the table is 27xB. Clearplay bonuses may list two wagering requirements -- the minimum wagering requirement and the wagering requirement on the game French Roulette. "0xB / 60xB" indicates that you can cash out your winnings immediately (0xB), and if you complete the playthrough on French Roulette there is a 60xB wagering requirement.

Type -- Cashable bonuses are given at the start of wagering and become withdrawable after completing wagering. Like cashable bonuses, post-wager bonuses are withdrawable after completing wagering. However, they are not given until completing wagering. Sticky bonuses can be bet, but cannot be cashed out. Clearplay bonuses are a special type of cashable bonus offered by many Microgaming casinos games are weighted at different percentages and bonuses are gradually converted to cash while completing wagering. Free play bonuses involve play without making a deposit. After finishing the free play, winnings are credited as a bonus. Unique bonuses have unique rules and do not fit in any of the categories above.

Game -- Game indicates the recommended game to play the bonus.

Notes -- Notes indicates other important things to take note of, such as associated warnings.

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