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% |
*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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