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 10-20 games)
2.8 to 8%
2.8 to 8%
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%?
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
24 Kt Gold Casino Casino Blasters +$80 $200 200% 30xB Cashable Stravaganza Only one per group, No Moneybookers withdrawals 
32 Vegas Crown Solution Varies $320 320% 16xB Varies Casino Hold'em See Summary & Warning, See strategy calc
50 Stars Casino IOG +$160 $200 to $600 100+% 24xB Sticky Blackjack Warning!, Up to 3 parts (150, 200%), see T&C
777 Baby Highswing +$40 $100 100% 40xB Sticky Blackjack  
Acropolis Stanley +$45 $100 100% 24xB Sticky Blackjack
Action Online Independent +$30 $50 100% 50xB Cashable Casino Hold'em Warning: Bounced emails, possible cashout failures!
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
Aqua Lounge Crown Solution +$90 $200 100% 22xB Sticky 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 +$160 $200 100% 40xB Cashable Blackjack
Bet Fred Independent +$125 $190 (£100) 100% 40xB Cashable Casino Hold'em See strategy calc, Monthly bonus has 1/2 wagering of sign-up bonus
Better Casino Independent +$40 $200 100% 40xB Post-wager 3 Card Poker  See strategy calc
Black Widow Playsafe Holdings +$30 $50 100% 22xB Cashable 3 Card Poker   Warning: Slow payments and other issues!
BlackPool Club Crown Solution +$90 $240 (£125) 125% 27xB Sticky Casino Hold'em Only UK & Ireland, Warning! (see others in group), See strategy calc
Brandy Casino Independent +$90 $250 x4 100% of Loss 9xB Unique Casino Hold'em See Summary, Repeatable 4x, See strategy calc
Cameo Casino Casino Partners +$45 $100 100% 16xB or 48xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack See strategy calc, See T&C
Carnival Casino Empire Online +$210 $200 to $777 100% 24xB Sticky Blackjack Up to 2 parts (50%), See T&C
Casino Bellini Casino Partners +$70 $155 (€103) 106% 16xB or 48xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack See strategy calc, See T&C
Casino Del Rio Casino Partners +$45 $100 100% 16xB or 48xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack See strategy calc, See T&C, 200% bonus with 30xB/90xB wagering also available
Casino Fortune Sunny Casinos Negative $200 50% 150xB Sticky Slots Only Slots, Warning!
Casino King IOG +$80 $100 to $300 100% 24xB Sticky Blackjack Warning!, Up to 2 parts (50%), see T&C
Casino Las Vegas IOG +$85 $100 to $400 100% 24xB Sticky Blackjack Warning!, Up to 4 parts (100%), see T&C
Casino Tropez Casino Partners +$45 $100 100% 16xB or 48xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack See strategy calc, See T&C
Casino.com Mansion +$100 $200 50% 100xB Post-wager? Blackjack Alternative 35xB on non-3CP table game
Circus Casino Independent +$170 $285 (£150) 100% 50xB Post-wager Casino Hold'em Warning!, See strategy calc
City Club Casino Seagate NV Varies $400 or $100 400% or 100% 25xB or 60xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack See Summary & Warning
Centrebet Independent Negative $200 100% 40xB Cashable Caribbean Poker   
Class 1 Casino Independent +$105 $600 300% 24xB Sticky Pai Gow Warning!, Formerly Maxima Casino
Club Dice Empire Online +$85 $100 to $500 100% 24xB Sticky Blackjack Up to 5 parts (100%), See T&C
Club Tokyo Independent None None None None None None Bonuses removed
Craps.com Casino Partners +$80 $177 100% 16xB or 48xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack See strategy calc, See T&C
Diamond Club Casino Prestige Gaming +$185 $306 to $609 122% 22xB Sticky Casino Hold'em Up to 2 Parts, See T&C, See strategy calc
Enter Casino Empire Online +$115 $100 to $555 100% 24xB Sticky Blackjack Up to 4 Parts (50, 100%), See T&C, Alternative 50% $1555 bonus
EuroGrand Crown Solution Varies $300 300% 16xB Varies Casino Hold'em See Summary & Warning, See strategy calc
Europa Casino Casino Partners +$45 $100 100% 16xB or 48xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack See strategy calc, See T&C
Fast Win Casino Gaming Partners Negative $100 100% 16xB Sticky Slots Only Slots
Flamingo Club Casino Blasters +$80 $200 200% 30xB Cashable Stravaganza Only one per group, No Moneybookers withdrawals 
Giant Vegas Bet Rev +$100 $400 100% 60xB Sticky Casino Hold'em See strategy calc
Gold Gate Sunny Casinos Negative $200 20% 300xB Sticky Slots Only slots, Warning!
Golden Palace Casino Blasters +$140 $300 300% 27xB Cashable Stravaganza See Summary, £150, €195, or $300; No Moneybookers withdrawals
Golden Peaks Casino Independent +$40 $100 100% 24xB Sticky Casino Hold'em See strategy calc
Grand Banks Playsafe Holdings +$165 $275 110% 20xB Cashable 3 Card Poker   Warning: Slow payments and other issues!, $30 blackjack bonus also available
Grand Online Casino Blasters +$80 $200 200% 30xB Cashable Stravaganza Only one per group, No Moneybookers withdrawals 
Grosvenor Casino Rank +$165 $225 (€150) 150% 50xB Post-wager Blackjack £75, €150, or $150; No Neteller or Moneybookers 
Hansa Casino Independent None None None None None None Bonus removed
Indio Casino First Grand +$35 $100 100% 30xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack Warning!, Only 20% of wagers on BJ, 80% on Hold'em
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
Kiwi Casino Gaming Partners Negative $300 30% 87xB Sticky Slots  
La Isla Casino Independent Negative $250, $150 100%, 150% 24xB, 20xB Sticky Slots Two parts, Only slots
Magic Box IOG +$120 $115 to $567 100% 24xB Sticky Blackjack Warning!, Up to 3 parts (50%), see T&C
Mansion Mansion +$100 $200 50% 100xB Post-wager? Blackjack Alternative 35xB on non-3CP table game
Mapau Casino Sunny Casinos Negative $200 200% 75xB Sticky Slots Only Slots, Warning!
Megasport Casino Resume Negative $100 100% 30xB Sticky Slots
Miami Beach Sunny Casinos Negative $100 100% 100xB Sticky Slots Only Slots, Warning!
New York Casino ICC +$20 $250 25% 100xB Sticky Casino Hold'em Warning!, See strategy calc
Online Casino Casino Blasters +$140 $300 300% 27xB Cashable Stravaganza See Summary, £150, €195, or $300; No Moneybookers withdrawals
PKRCasino Independent +$120 $200 100% 50xB Post-wager Casino Hold'em Warning!, See strategy calc
Playgate Casino Prestige Gaming +$85 $200 100% 20xB Sticky Casino Hold'em See strategy calc
Prestige Casino Prestige Gaming Negative $800 35% 69xB Sticky Slots Only Slots
Royal Dice Bet Rev +$75 $300 100% 60xB Sticky Casino Hold'em See strategy calc
Shufflemaster Live Bet Rev Linked +$75 $300 100% 60xB Sticky Casino Hold'em See strategy calc
Sierra Star Bet Rev +$75 $300 100% 60xB Sticky Casino Hold'em See strategy calc
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
Sterling House Playsafe Holdings +$15 $50 100% 35xB Cashable 3 Card Poker  Warning: Slow payments and other issues!
Swiss Casino IOG +$85 $100 to $400 100% 24xB Sticky Blackjack Warning!, Up to 4 parts (100%), see T&C
Tila Casino Resume +$15 $100 100% 24xB Sticky Red Dog
Totesport Independent +$125 $190 (£100) 100% 40xB Post-wager Casino Hold'em See strategy calc, No Neteller or Moneybookers
USA Casino ICC +$35 $100 100% 30xB Sticky Casino Hold'em Warning!, See strategy calc
Vegas Red Casino Partners +$95 $222 111% 15xB or 46xB Sticky Casino Hold'em / Blackjack See strategy calc, See T&C
Windows Casino Windows +$110 $350 100% 72xB Sticky Blackjack  
Wofacai Casino Resume Negative $200 50% 60xB Sticky Casino Hold'em
XXL Club Casino Independent +$80 $200 100% 24xB Sticky Casino Hold'em Warning, See strategy calc
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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