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 19% |
2.50
to 19% |
| Asian Games (usually 2-3 games) | ??? |
??? |
| Baccarat: Banker (both standard and live) | 1.06% |
1.06% |
| Blackjack: Standard / Progressive | 0.49% |
0.43% |
| Blackjack: Surrender | 0.39% |
0.35% |
| Blackjack: Live | 0.57% |
0.50% |
| Blackjack: Pro | 0.48% |
0.44% |
| Blackjack: 21 Duel | 3.08% |
1.62% |
| Blackjack Switch | 0.16% |
0.14% |
| 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 | ~2.7% |
~2.7% |
| Pontoon | 0.38% |
0.32% |
| Red Dog | 3.16% |
2.67% |
| Roulette: European / Pro / Live | 2.70% |
2.70% |
| Roulette: American | 5.26% |
5.26% |
| Roulette: Mini | 7.69% |
7.69% |
| Sic Bo (both standard and live) | 2.78
to 19% |
2.78
to 19% |
| Slots (usually 40-50 games) | 3
to 6%?* |
3
to 6%?* |
| Stravaganza | ~4.2%? |
~2.4%? |
| 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%* |
~1%* |
| 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) | 0.87% |
0.87% |
| 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
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 Magic | Independent | +$60 | $250 | 100% | 60xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em | See strategy calc |
| 21 Nova | Crown Solution | +$500 | $320, $500 | 320%, 60% | ~16xB, 32xB | Sticky, Cashable | Casino Hold'em | Past Warning, 1st deposit bonus is a 320% sticky, 2nd deposit bonus is a 60% cashable |
| 24 Kt Gold Casino | Casino Blasters | +$100* | $100 x2 | 100% | 40xB | Cashable | Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
*Assumes two-tier betting, 3-card poker offline, 2 Parts, No Moneybookers withdrawals |
| 50 Stars Casino | iGlobalMedia | +$140 | $200 to $600 | 100+% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Warning!, Up to 3 parts (150, 200%), see T&C |
| 777 Baby | Highswing | +$40 | $100 | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | |
| ActionWinners | Playsafe Holdings | Negative | $200 x4 | 100% | 50xB | Sticky | Three Card 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 |
| Amber Coast | Crown Solution | Varies | $250, $500 | 25%, 60% | 125xB, 29xB | Varies | Casino Hold'em | Warning! (see others in group), See strategy calc |
| Baraka Casino | Independent | +$50 | $200 | 200% | 18xB | Sticky | Let Them Ride | Few games allowed |
| Bet 365 | Bet 365 | +$100* or +$400* | $200 or $1000 | 100% | 40xB or 60xB | Cashable | 3 Card Poker | *Assumes 2-tier betting, 3-card poker not available in some countries; See T&C; 100xB for Australia |
| Bet Fred | Independent | +$80* | $170 (£100) | 100% | 50xB | Cashable | Spin A Win | *Assumes two-tier betting, Monthly bonus has 1/2 wagering of sign-up bonus, 3-card poker not working |
| Betfair Casino | Independent | +$290 | $425 (£250) | 100% | 40xB | Cashable | Casino Hold'em | |
| Cameo Casino | Casino Partners | +$35 | $100 | 100% | 40xB or 120xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em / Blackjack | See strategy calc, See T&C |
| Carnival Casino | iGlobalMedia | +$190 | $200 to $777 | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Up to 2 parts (50%), See T&C |
| Casino Bellini | Casino Partners | +$55 | $155 (€103) | 106% | 40xB or 120xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em / Blackjack | See strategy calc, See T&C |
| Casino Del Rio | Casino Partners | +$75 | $200 | 200% | 30xB or 90xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em / Blackjack | See strategy calc, See T&C |
| Casino Fortune | Sunny Casinos | Negative | $200 | 50% | 150xB | Sticky | Slots | Only Slots, Warning! |
| Casino King | iGlobalMedia | +$70 | $100 to $300 | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Warning!, Up to 2 parts (50%), see T&C |
| Casino Las Vegas | iGlobalMedia | +$75 | $100 to $400 | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Warning!, Up to 4 parts (100%), see T&C |
| Casino Plex | Independent | +$40 | $100 | 100% | 24xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em | See strategy calc, Warning: possible issues claiming bonus |
| Casino Tropez | Casino Partners | +$35 | $100 | 100% | 40xB or 120xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em / Blackjack | See strategy calc, See T&C |
| Casino.com | Mansion | +$0 | $200 | 100% | 40xB | Post-wager? | Spin A Win | |
| Circus Casino | Independent | +$30 or +$65 | $35 (£20) or $85 (£50) | 100% | 32xB or 60xB | Cashable | Blackjack | Warning!, Choice of 3 bonuses |
| City Club Casino | Seagate NV | Varies | $400 | 400% | 25xB | Sticky | Slots | See Summary & Warning |
| Centrebet | Independent | +$125* | $250 | 100% | 40xB | Cashable | Caribbean Poker | *Assumes two-tier betting |
| Class 1 Casino | Independent | +$105 | $600 | 300% | 24xB | Sticky | Spin A Win | Warning!, Formerly Maxima Casino |
| Club Dice | iGlobalMedia | +$75 | $100 to $500 | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Up to 5 parts (100%), See T&C |
| Club Hollywood | Casino Partners Linked | Varies | $2000 | 20% | 24xB or 72xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em / Blackjack | See strategy calc, Many parts, See T&C |
| Craps.com | Casino Partners | +$45 | $177 | 50% | 60xB or 180xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em / Blackjack | See strategy calc, See T&C, 100% bonus on later bonuses |
| CS Casino | CS / Omni | +$10 | $100 | 100% | 30xB | Sticky |
Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
|
| Dafa888 | Resume | Negative | $200 | 50% | 60xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em | |
| Enter Casino | iGlobalMedia | +$100 | $100 to $555 | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Up to 4 Parts (50, 100%), See T&C, Alternative 50% $1555 bonus |
| EuroGrand | Crown Solution | +$600 | $500, $300 | 60%, 300% | 32xB, 16xB | Cashable | Casino Hold'em | Past 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 | See strategy calc, See T&C |
| Flamingo Club | Casino Blasters | +$100* | $100 x2 | 100% | 40xB | Cashable | Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
*Assumes two-tier betting, 3-card poker offline, 2 Parts, No Moneybookers withdrawals |
| Giant Vegas | Bet Rev | Negative | $200 | 200% | 225xB | Sticky | Video Poker | |
| Gold Gate | Sunny Casinos | Negative | $200 | 20% | 300xB | Sticky | Slots | Only slots, Warning! |
| Golden Palace | Casino Blasters | Varies* | Varies x11 | 25 to 200% | 30xB to 200xB | Cashable | Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
*Assumes two-tier betting, 3-card poker offline, 11 Parts, No Moneybookers withdrawals |
| Grand Online | Casino Blasters | +$100* | $100 x2 | 100% | 40xB | Cashable | Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
*Assumes two-tier betting, 3-card poker offline, 2 Parts, No Moneybookers withdrawals |
| Grand Play Casino | Casino Partners Linked | +$90 | $280 (€187) | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em | See strategy calc, See T&C |
| Grosvenor Casino | Rank | +$95 | $125 (£75) | 150% | 50xB | Post-wager | 1-play Video Poker | |
| Indio Casino | First Grand | +$35 | $100 | 100% | 30xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em / Blackjack | Warning!, Only 20% of wagers on BJ, 80% on Hold'em |
| Jet Casino | Independent | Negative | $150 | 100% | 80xB | Cashable | Three Card Poker | |
| Joyland | Crown Solution | Negative | $300 | 30% | 87xB | Sticky | Slots | Warning! |
| King Solomon's | King Solomon's | +$350 | $1200, $800 | 150%, 200% | 125xB, 113xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Two parts |
| Klub8 Casino | Resume | +$20 | $188 | 100% | 16xB | Sticky | Slots | Additional bonuses on later deposits |
| La Isla Casino | Independent | Negative | $250, $150 | 100%, 150% | 24xB, 20xB | Sticky | Slots | Two parts, Only slots |
| Magic Box | iGlobalMedia | +$100 | $115 to $567 | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Warning!, Up to 3 parts (50%), see T&C |
| Majestic Comet | Independent | Varies | Varies | 150% | 25xB | Cashable | Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
50% of bonus in cash and 100% in shopping vouchers, 3-card poker offline?, See T&C |
| Mansion | Mansion | +$0 | $200 | 100% | 40xB | Post-wager? | Spin A Win | |
| Mapau Casino | Sunny Casinos | Negative | $200 | 200% | 75xB | Sticky | Slots | Only Slots, Warning! |
| Megasport Casino | Resume | +$25 | $100 | 100% | 50xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em | |
| Miami Beach | Sunny Casinos | Negative | $100 | 100% | 100xB | Sticky | Slots | Only Slots, Warning! |
| Noble Casino | iGlobalMedia | +$600 | $1000 x4 | 100% | 80xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em | Warning!, See strategy calc, Up to 4 parts, see T&C |
| Omni Casino | CS / Omni | +$10 | $100 | 100% | 30xB | Sticky |
Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
|
| Online Casino | Casino Blasters | +$150* | $100 x3 | 100% | 40xB | Cashable | Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
*Assumes two-tier betting, 3-card poker offline, 3 Parts, No Moneybookers withdrawals |
| PKRCasino | Independent | Negative | $200 | 100% | 50xB | Post-wager | 3 Card Poker | Warning! |
| Play United | Independent | +$0 | $150 | 150% | ~42xB | Sticky |
Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
Additional bonuses on later deposits |
| Prestige Casino | Prestige Gaming | Negative | $1500 | NA | 35xB | Unique | Slots | Only slots, $300 max win, See T&C |
| Royal Dice | Bet Rev | Negative | $300 | 100% | 300xB | Sticky | Video Poker | |
| Royal Lounge | Casino Partners Linked | +$60 | $177 | 100% | 40xB or 120xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em / Blackjack | See strategy calc, See T&C |
| Sierra Star | Bet Rev | Negative | $300 | 100% | 300xB | Sticky | Video Poker | |
| Sky Kings Casino | Crown Solution | Negative | $250 | 25% | 100xB | Sticky? | Slots | Warning: See others in group |
| Sports InterAction | Independent | Negative | $50 | 10%? | 220xB? | Cashable | Blackjack? | T&C makes bonus sound like a sticky |
| Swiss Casino | iGlobalMedia | +$75 | $100 to $400 | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Warning!, Up to 4 parts (100%), see T&C |
| Tila Casino | Resume | +$25 or +$100 | $100 or $500 | 100% or 50% | 24xB or 36xB | Sticky | Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
See T&C |
| Totesport | Independent | Negative | $170 (£100) | 100% | 40xB | Post-wager | Stravaganza
or Spin A Win |
No Neteller or Moneybookers |
| Vegas Red | Casino Partners | +$75 | $222 | 111% | 38xB or 114xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em / Blackjack | See strategy calc, See T&C |
| William Hill Casino | Independent | +$160 | $200 | 25% | 40xB | Post-wager | Video Poker | In WH classic casino, not the new Playtech club casino |
| William Hill Casino Club | Independent | +$190 | $450 (€300) | 150% | 20xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em | See Summary & Warning; Increased wagering for UK; Larger bonuses, No deposit bonus, 2nd deposit bonus, and monthly reload also available |
| Windows Casino | Windows | +$50 | $125 x2 | 100%, 250% | 150xB, 105xB | Sticky | Blackjack | |
| Winner Casino | Casino Partners Linked | +$100, +$110 | $300 x2 | 100%, 150% | 40xB, ~34xB | Sticky | Casino Hold'em | See strategy calc, See T&C |
| Zipang Casino | Highswing | +$40 | $100 | 100% | 40xB | Sticky | Blackjack | No BJ Switch |
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. USA? --"No" means the casino allows no players from the United States. "Yes" means the casino allows players from anywhere in the United States. "Some" means the casino allows players from some US states, but not others. Microgaming casinos typically allow players in 39 US states. They do not permit players from 11 states where gambling is legislated illegal or where there have been related court cases -- Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. Notes -- Notes indicates other important things to take note of, such as associated warnings. |
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