FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How
to Play | Rules & Reg's
General - general
questions about Vegas Magic
Download
/ Installation - software setup and technical
information
Banking
and Security - deposit / withdrawl information
and security assurance
Games - gameplay issues and details
Legal - privacy and terms of use
General
Does
it cost me anything to play for fun?
Can
I play for real money?
Is
there an age requirement to play?
If
I do play for real money, will my winnings be reported to the
IRS?
Is
online wagering legal?
Is
Vegas Magic licensed?
How
can I be assured the games are fair?
Does it
cost me anything to play for fun?
- No, all of our games are available to
download and enjoy completely free of charge. There is never
any obligation to wager real money and you can play for free
for as long as you wish.
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Can I play for
real money?
- Of course! Casino's just wouldn't be
the same without the chance to win big. Information on banking
(deposit and withdrawal) methods and policies can be found
on the banking page here.
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Is there an
age requirement to play?
- There is no age requirement to play
the games for fun, however, in order to play for real money,
you must be at least 18 years of age and the legal age of
majority for your jurisdiction.
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If I do play for real
money, will my winnings be reported to the IRS?
- No, all transactions are kept completely
confidential. We do not report your winnings to any government
agency.
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Is online wagering
legal?
- Yes, online wagering from the country
we host from is perfectly legal, however, international law
is very complex and we do not know the specific laws that
may apply to where you live. We operate under strict compliance
with all local laws and urge you to wager real money only
if you are in compliance with yours.
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Is Vegas Magic
licensed?
- Yes, we are fully licensed in Costa
Rica and operate with complete compliance of all laws pertaining
to online gambling.
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How can I be assured
the games are fair?
- All games must pass testing by engineers
from Princeton University and must undergo extensive testing
for fairness and accuracy from RealTime Gaming's Quality
Assurance Department prior to being released to the public.
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What games
do Vegas Magic offer?
- Vegas Magic offers one of the largest
selection of games available, including casino favorites
such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Roulette, and Craps, as well
as a wide assortment of 3 and 5 reel slots, video poker,
and a range of network wide progressives for Slots and
Caribbean Poker. All in all, we offer over 100 games with
new updates and games being developed on a regular basis.
With such a diverse selection, you're sure to find the perfect
casino entertainment to suit your needs.
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Where can
I find detailed instructions for the various games you
offer?
- Detailed game play rules and complete
instructions for all our games can be accessed by clicking
the "Help" button from within the software.
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How can I be
sure the games are fair?
- All games must pass testing by engineers
from Princeton University and must undergo extensive testing
for fairness and accuracy from RealTime Gaming's Quality
Assurance Department prior to being released to the public.
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How do the odds for
your software compare to the odds at land-based casinos?
- In the United States there are 13 states
that have land-based casinos. You may be surprised to learn
how their pay outs compare to Vegas Magic's. The following
data was obtained from the June 1999 issue of, Casino Journal.
(Although the actual payout varies depending on the denomination
of the slot game, we are using the averages for this comparison.)
| State: |
SLOTS Payout: |
TABLES Payout: |
AVERAGE Payout: |
| NV |
94.65% |
84.81% |
90.71% |
| CO |
94.37% |
80.86% |
88.96% |
| IL |
93.97% |
82.86% |
89.52% |
| IO |
93.42% |
78.00% |
87.25% |
| IN |
93.29% |
80.29% |
88.09% |
| CN |
91.91% |
N/A |
N/A |
| NJ |
91.63% |
83.45% |
88.36% |
| average |
93.32% |
81.71% |
88.82% |
| Vegas Magic |
95.73% |
97.52% |
97.40% |
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Is there
an age requirement to play?
- There is no age requirement to play
the games for fun, however, in order to play for real money,
you must be at least 18 years of age and also the legal age
of majority for your jurisdiction.
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How do I switch
from playing for fun, to playing for real?
- When you've decided you've practiced
enough and are ready to play for real, switching to real
money mode is quick and easy. If you are logged into the Play for Fun area, simply return to the Casino lobby and click the "Switch to Real Money" button at the top left of the screen, next to your Fun Balance. Or at the login screen, make sure that you select "Play
for Real Money" and log in. To deposit click the "Cashier" button at the top right of the Casino Lobby. Once in the Cashier
choose a deposit method from one of our secure processors
and follow the instructions to fund your
account. Now just select the game of your choice and start
winning for real!
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Does Vegas Magic
offer a comp program of any kind, and how do I use it?
- Our software is set up to automatically
accrue comp points for you at different rates for different
games, but usually across all the games averages somewhere
around 1 point for every 10 dollars wagered. In addition,
you may be awarded additional points at any time at the discretion
of the casino's management, and you can redeem your points
for real money.
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After placing a
bet, I change my mind. How can I remove the bet?
- As long as you haven't initiated play,
you may reduce the amount of your bet or remove your bet
entirely by clicking directly on the chips on the table.
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I'd like to see
a record of my gameplay, is this available anywhere?
- Yes, complete records of the entire
gameplay history for your account can be obtained by contacting
customer support.
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