About Playtech
Playtech is an iGaming provider established in 1999 by Israeli billionaire businessman Teddy Sagi. At the time of its establishment, video games were significantly in vogue, while online casino games were gradually growing. As a result, the company came up with its first casino title in 2001.
Headquartered in the Isle of Man, the company has gone on to incorporate other types of casino entertainment into its operations.
For instance, the company runs the iPoker network which is known as the most significant global poker network. Also, the company has a slot network that advertises and releases games for smaller software developers for more visibility.
Playtech has acquired Quickspin, Aristocrat Lotteries, Psiclone Games, YoYo Games, Ash Gaming, Geco Gaming, BGT, Snaitech, SunFox Games, among others. Furthermore, the company has partnered with Marvel Comics, MGM, Warner Bros, Paramount Studios, and HBO to provide branded casino titles.
Playtech has competently taken over ownership of BetBuddy, which is a responsible gambling data company that helps tackle problem gambling.
Playtech offers bingo games, lottery, slots, table games, live casino games, online sports betting, scratch games, among others. The company has licenses in Poland, Malta, the UK, Romania, Italy, Ukraine, Spain, Finland, and employs close to 5,000 staff.
Playtech Slots
Playtech has electrifying online slots that meet industry standards and are also some of the best you can find around. The company has over 600 video slots and develops up to 50 new ones every year.
In a bid to always provide value, some of Playtech’s biggest slots are modelled on successful movies and TV series. Examples of branded slots includes:
- Iron Man
- Incredible Hulk
- X-Men
- The Gladiator
- Batman
- Superman
Also, the majority of these slots are developed in 3D and are HTML5-enabled, making them compatible with all internet-based devices. Playtech has also provided hugely successful multi reels and multi pay-lines slots like Age of the Gods series among others.
The most exciting part is that most slots are available for free play on most casinos offering them. So, you can test your gaming prowess first and adjust where necessary, before staking real money on these slots.
Playtech Jackpot Slots
In terms of jackpot slots, Playtech is one of the biggest brands you can count on. Its progressive jackpots can result in you winning massively beyond your expectations with just a few Rupees on some spins.
Playtech operates its separate jackpot network, making it possible for wins in shorter periods than other jackpot networks. For example, Beach Life – one of Playtech’s biggest jackpot slots – is powered on Playtech’s Ultimate Power Jackpots, dropping every 90 days.
Playtech has more than 70 jackpot slots under its belt – some of them are in-game jackpots, others are progressive jackpot. Its progressive jackpot slots are the most popular including slots like:
- Age of Gods series
- Gladiator, Cinerama
- Gold Rally
- Jackpot Giant
- Diamond Valley
- Queen of Pyramids
- Safecracker
- Walk Street Fever
Playtech Slots with the Highest RTP
Playtech has maintained its industry-leading reputation partly because it offers games with very high Return to Player rate (RTP). These are games that you can afford to stake your money on, even though they are highly volatile; they include:
- Goblin’s Cave with an RTP of 99.32%
- Ugga Bugga with an RTP of 99.07%
- A Night Out with an RTP of 99.06%
- Desert Treasure has an RTP of 97.05%
- Iron Man 2 possessing an RTP of 95.98%
Playtech Live Casino Games
Playtech’s live casino offers some high-end immersive gameplay to players, as if they were in a real-life casino. The live casino games are patronized by casino heavyweights like Bet365 and Dafabet.
Currently, Playtech has up 11 live casino games such as Live Casino Hold’em, and different variants of Baccarat, Roulette, and Blackjack. In Playtech live casino, you can chat with the dealer as well as other players, and also monitor other players’ hands.
Playtech live games have the Lite option, which allows you to adjust the game and some other features to your preference.
The live casino studio is located in Latvia (Riga) and Romania – built with cutting-edge technology that provides a memorable casino experience. The live casino studio is one of the most sophisticated in the world, with many astonishing tables available for you. Live dealers and other live casino staff are trained to handle your games in line with industry standards.
Playtech Table Games
It’s no exaggeration when we say that Playtech is qualified all-round, as this is justified by the products they offer. Playtech’s table games are usually developed in several versions to conform with the needs of all classes of players. Playtech has over 75 table games, including:
Just like other casino games, Playtech has a rich array of table games that offer thrills, excitement and unbeatable fun. When you play, you’ll realize that no other developer comes close in terms of smart, vivid graphics in table games. The sound effects and table game variations are just a perfect fit for you, providing the ultimate Las Vegas experience.
Playtech Lottery
Playtech supplies online and land-based lottery games to several licensees in Europe and South America. For instance, it has acquired Aristocrat Lotteries, a leading online lottery provider in Sweden, with over 60,000 terminals in Sweden.
Also, Playtech won a bid to supply online lottery games to Totalizator Sportowy, provider of the national lottery of Poland. The deal with the Polish national lottery has Playtech supplying Poland lotto, Poland Powerball, and Lotto 2020 lottery games.
In addition, Playtech recently entered into an agreement to provide responsible gaming analytics for Ontario lottery and Gaming Corporation. This deal would be made possible through Playtech’s BetBuddy, a responsible gambling analytics subsidiary of the company.
At the moment, Playtech does not accept any lottery games in INdia.
Playtech Bingo
Playtech’s Omni-channel bingo network provides bingo games suitable for mobile and laptop gaming. Playtech’s monumental bingo network offers 3 different types of bingo games – 90 balls, 80 balls, and 75 balls. On the whole, the company has 23 bingo games revolving around the 3 types of bingo games it offers.
Playtech Awards
Playtech has won so many awards, including:
- 2010 AIM Awards: International Company of the Year.
- 2014 WhichBingo Awards: Best Online Bingo Software.
- 2014 EGR B2B Awards: Platform of the Year; Poker Network of the Year.
- 2015 EGR B2B Awards: Best Bingo Supplier; RNG Casino Supplier; Platform of the Year; Multi-Channel Supplier.
- 2016 Global Gaming Awards: Best Digital Industry Supplier.
- 2016 EGR B2B Awards: Mobile Gaming Software of the Year; Poker Network of the Year; Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year.
- 2016 WhichBingo Awards: Best Unique Bingo Game; Best Bingo Software.
- 2017 EGR B2B Awards: Platform of the Year; Best Poker Software.
- 2018 EGR B2B Awards: Best Poker Software; Platform of the Year.
- 2018 Casino Life and Business Awards (Romania): Best Live Studio; Best Technology (Romania).
- 2019 EGR B2B Awards: bingo Supplier of the Year.
- 2019 Gaming Intelligence Awards: Poker Supplier of the Year; Bingo Supplier of the Year; Supplier Innovation of the Year.
- 2019 WhichBingo Awards: Best Bingo Software.
FAQ
Can I Play Playtech Slots for Free?
Yes, you can. Most Playtech slots are offered in some of the best online casinos in India. At these casinos, a free-play version is usually provided for you to experiment with, before playing with real money. There’s no limit to how many times you play the free version, but you won’t win real money on them.
Which Playtech Slot has the Highest RTP?
Goblin’s Cave has the highest RTP of 99.32% among all slots from Playtech.
Is Playtech Legit?
Yes, it is. Playtech has numerous licenses from some of the toughest gambling jurisdictions like Malta, UK, Finland, Romania, Italy, Poland, Ukraine, etc.
Are Playtech Slots Fair?
Yes, they are. Playtech slots and other casino games are tested by independent, accountable testing labs to ascertain their fairness before release. More so, Playtech slots strictly adhere to all industry standards of fairness and fitness for purpose.
Who Owns Playtech?
Playtech is a company founded by Teddy Sagi and publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange. However, he sold 12% of the company in 2016 and the rest of his shares in 2018.
Can I Play Playtech Games in India?
Yes, you can. Playtech games are offered by a few Indian online casinos.