Playtech casino software

By Dirk Smit, Last Modified Jan 25, 2024

Verdict

Playtech and I go way back. Some folks have thought that I don’t like Playtech – and years ago there was a myth circulating that I really didn’t like Playtech and the folks there. Actually, it was the opposite – I thought I had a pretty good relationship with them. We hit a speed bump in 2004 when I published an article that was very critical of their operations, and that players were not safe playing at a number of casinos. They didn’t like what I had to say and sent me a seriously worded letter from their lawyers.  No worries there, I changed the text a little – giving them some wiggle room – but I stuck to my guns. Their operations in the early 2000s were pretty bad. So bad that we only included a couple of casinos in the Accredited section like Omni Casino.

But even so, in 2007 I was introduced to their new CEO Mor Weizer, who is a really nice guy. We have sat down a number of times since then and talked about what’s been going on in the industry RE: player issues.

Of course since then, Playtech has become a massive company and they consider themselves strictly a software provider with a”hands off” attitude towards their clients. The problem with that is that there have been some really bad operations – for example the old CPays group of casinos that included 32Vegas (ripped off the 32Red name – and were sued sued successfully by 32Red Plc), and the notorious Joyland casino which took about half of a player’s $4.1 million jackpot for bogus reasons. This group of casinos were purchased by William Hill in 2009.

For the past few years, they still have operators who have withdrawal limits on their progressive jackpots. And until Playtech takes the bull by the horns and insists that their operators drop this nefarious term, will I be able to increase their score at Casinomeister.

It’s interesting to note that at most i-Gaming exhibitions, Playtech usually has the largest stand – two stories, city block wide, 200 employees loitering around. But as for a player favorite, not so much. Smaller operations seem to curb more favor. Size isn’t everything y’know.

 

 

Playtech is currently one of the biggest software providers in the world, boasting a workforce of over 5,000 employees and offices in 17 countries. They started – pretty small – back in 1999 in a tiny office in Tartu, Estonia. They launched their first casino pretty soon after that – in 2001 – and have been growing steadily. Today, Playtech games and Playtech slots are found worldwide, and they’re licensed by major regulators like the Malta Gaming Authority(MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission(UKGC). One of the ways they’ve managed to become such a significant player is through their acquisitions and integrations of smaller game providers. This includes the likes of Ash Gaming, PTTS, Quickspin, Virtue Fusion, Eyecon, and Mobenga. These acquisitions enabled them to enjoy exponential growth in the last decade, and it’s not surprising that you’ll find their casino games, jackpot games, and slot games at online casinos worldwide. Playtech software powers some of the biggest UK online casinos, and the game provider has fingers in almost all online gambling pies you can imagine. There are now over 650 different Playtech games, including progressive jackpots, video slots, branded games, live Roulette, casino games, bingo, lottery games, scratchcards, and everything in between. Not to mention the large amount of land-based products they develop: cabinets (Video Lottery Terminals or VLTs), tablets, and various cost-effective PC-supported solutions to fit the needs of any land-based operator, be it pubs, restaurants, bingo halls, arcades, betting shops, and even full-blown land-based casinos. That is, of course, not only great for their shareholders but also benefits their player base, as they cover all areas with various high-quality products, meaning more variety and choice. In business terms, they are steady as a rock and will probably be around for a long time simply because they have implemented a winning business strategy: the strength of the combined force. However, while the online casino provider will generally not cause you any problems, here at Casinomeister, we have experienced issues with Playtech online casino sites; see the foreword from Casinomeister himself below to learn more.

Playtech List Of Casinos