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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 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%
*House edge of Slots is estimated based on payout audits
*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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