Playboy Gaming Details

Software / graphics (9)

Playboy Gaming's software package, which is developed by the well-known Cryptologic people, features a user-friendly interface, which comes after a fast download. Some of the games are already included in the download. Crisp graphics are the rule, and players have a lot of flexibility in what they can do once they come in. Chat is available, as well as the creation of "avatars." Clicking the "More Games" icon brings up a pop-up menu of games, and after taking part, the games can be put onto a "Favorites" list that is accessible with the menu.

Game variety (8)

There are Playboy-themed slots, and slots which are also based on characters from Marvel comics, including Blade, Daredevil, Thor, The Hulk, The Punisher and Iron Man. The 3D slot game Cubis is featured, as well as 8-line, 9-line, 10-line, 20-line and 25-line slots, video slots, classic slots, six different versions of blackjack, Caribbean Stud, Let It Ride, Pai Gow, Casino War, Pontoon, video keno, craps, single and multi-player Texas Hold'em, American and European roulette (both single and multi-player) and scratch cards. In other words, they have more than enough games.

Sign-up bonus (8)

Playboy positions itself so that it change and update its welcome bonuses over time, but the latest welcome bonus we've observed is a 100% bonus up to $70 (working on a deposit of $25-$70) that is good for slots and certain card games. The bonus requires a 25x play-through requirement, but does not work for games like blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette and others. For poker, the player bonus is 100% up to $200, and requires a 10x play-through.

Promotions (10)

There seem to always be a number of promotions going on at Playboy Gaming. There are "Wednesday Surprises," "Video Delights" and others that are set up for different times of the year. Playboy Gaming has set up a promotions search engine that allows you to search for promotions according to whether you play the casino or the poker room, whether you are a new or existing player, or whether you play with dollars or pounds.

Wagering requirements (8)

Bonuses from casinos require that the player wager a certain amount of money, or put a certain amount of "action": across the table, before being able to cash that bonus. At Playboy Gaming, the wagering requirement for the sign-up bonus is 25 times the bonus amount plus the deposit amount. That may not be sensational, but it is competitive.

Progressives (9)

Playboy Gaming has a number of progressive games, including Progressive Blackjack, a number of slot games, Bonus Video Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker and Video Keno.

Banking options (7)

Playboy Gaming allows for deposits using NETeller, Click2Pay, PaySafeCard, checks and wire transfers. Withdrawals can be made through NETeller, Click2Pay, check and wire transfer. The casino uses eCash Direct for all its financial transactions, in order to assure the optimum in e-commerce security.

Customer support (8)

Playboy Gaming has support available 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Support is available by email, and there are dedicated email addresses for different problems the player might have (e.g., general support, credit limit increases, technical problems, ECash Direct accounts). Support is also accessible by phone, and a drop-down menu is supplied which gives the phone number you would call from, depending on what country you are in.

Payout percentage (8)

Playboy Gaming keeps a running audit of its payout rates, done by an independent entity. The average payout ratio is 97.82% for the latest month, and varied between 97.63% and 99.25% thus far during 2008. Some of the games have been over 100%. Blackjack was 98.73% in a recent month, while slots was 93.96%. The slots figure is not particularly high, especially considering it was under 90% in January.