One of the best

Most of you will have already heard of Playtech as they're easily one of the biggest software providers in the online casino sector. Playtech came into the market way back in 1999 and after finding their feet they've always been at the forefront of the online casino games industry, whether it's with innovative game designs or bagging exclusive rights to high profile shows and films. It's not hard to find Playtech casinos as there are more than 200 online casinos currently making the most of Playtech's games, with many opting to use Playtech exclusively. They have over 500 games and are considered one of the best at what they do.

Hollywood slots

Firstly, before I start going on about Marvel, a little about Playtech's wider range of games. Microgaming and NetEnt are the biggest names around at the moment but loads of the bigger casinos I play at also throw in a few Playtech titles, and there's plenty to choose from. They've made more than 500 online casino games and more recently I've noticed a spike in the number of 3D games they're developing, plus they do all the usual casino classics like blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps, Caribbean Stud Poker and more.
Now for what I really want to talk about...their slot games. Playtech have a whole bunch of exclusive licenses with some of the most sought-after names in the business. HBO, MGM, NBC Universal and, of course, Marvel all have rights deals with Playtech so they can make 100% official games like nowhere else.
I've tried all the Marvel slots and my favourite is probably The Incredible Hulk. There are lots of Hollywood-themed slot games out there that don't really appeal to me, so I guess it really comes down to personal preference. I always loved the Incredible Hulk so for me I was hooked before I'd even gotten to know the game properly, but the more I played it the more I realised it is objectively a top notch game.
There are 50 paylines on 5 reels, which is more than the 25 paylines found on some others, with the cheapest spin coming in at 50p (for UK players like myself). As you'd expect with all things Hulk there's plenty of action going on - nab three helicopter logos to choose which one Hulk smashes to reveal a multiplier up to 5x, or get three wilds (Hulk symbols) to trigger the game's Expanding Hulk feature. Once you've done this Hulk takes care of business with 2 free spins where what you're really looking for is a matching symbol on the top and bottom reels, which translates to mega bucks. Also, if you manage to land three Hulk symbols anywhere across the five reels, you'll access a free games feature with 10+ spins and a 3x multiplier.
Although this is a personal preference, the Marvel game that actually has the best RTP is Iron Man II (95.98%). If you are prioritising a winning session over a fun one (not that Iron Man II isn't fun, don't get me wrong) then you should be focusing on the games with the highest RTPs - especially when you remember that all of these games share the same progressive jackpot.

Progressive jackpots

Let's be honest, there's one thing that Playtech are known for and that's their Marvel slot games. They're far from a one-trick pony, as most Playtech games are really high quality, but these are definitely the first thing I and most players think of when the word Playtech springs to mind.
There are loads of Marvel slot games and Playtech are always looking to add to them whenever possible. I've already spoken about a couple of my favourites but there are loads more: Iron Man I, Fantastic Four, Blade, Daredevil, Ghost Rider, Thor - the list is seemingly endless, but remarkably every single one lives up to the same high standard. And believe me I've tried each of them more than once!
Obviously, one of the most important things that links all of these Marvel Playtech games is the progressive jackpot. No matter where you're playing you have the chance of winning the same, universal jackpots. There's more than one up for grabs and they're always changing based on how recently they've been won, but they usually rang from a few hundred up to half a million or more. Wait until the smaller jackpots go above their average payout and hit the slots for the best chance of securing a rare, big win.
One thing that I have to point out is that a lot of Playtech casinos cap their players' monthly withdrawals at around $10,000, so definitely check the terms and conditions before setting your heart on that progressive jackpot

Summary

In short, I cannot recommend Playtech enough. If you're not that into Marvel or HBO shows you might worry that the company is using a bit of gloss and a famous name to sell any old slot, but that couldn't be further from the truth. It's not just the HD graphics and official names, but the in-game features and action-packed mini games that make Playtech slots so exciting. There's a reason they've been a big player in the casinos since 1999 and I can't see them falling off the pace any time soon.