| There are about $1,000,000 in tournaments every week. Get
your share of these fantastic winnings at the Royal Vegas Poker site.
It's easy to play with the "instant no-download play" or the
free "software download" options. Try the instant games if
you're away from home and still want to play poker online.
Downloading the free poker and casino software is also easy and free.
You'll be guided every step of the way. You'll even see a little counter
in the bottom right on your task bar that shows the percentage
completion for your download. This handy counter gives you instant feedback
on the status of your software download so that you can be assured that
it is proceeding smoothly. Once the software has downloaded, you simply
select "OK" when asked if you want to install the software
download is complete, you may opt to install the poker software. Then
all you have to do is click "Next" and follow the instructions
as they appear. It's that easy!!
Whether you've got Windows 2000 or Windows XP you'll have easy online
screens to guide you along the way. After the installation is complete
you simply need to enter your registration details. Thereafter you'll
receive a confirmation email along with your account number and password
information.
Also, if this is your first time on the MicroGaming Poker Network,
you will also need to register an Alias. This is also easily done by
following the simple online instructions. Once those basic steps are
done you are ready to play poker. At this point you can also choose to
with either the software download or the no-download options.
You'll also want to install the "Personal Messenger". It's
a great little tool that goes onto your desktop. At the end of the above
software installation process you'll be asked if you also want to try
the personal messenger. We suggest you do give it a try. With
this tool you won't be left out when tournaments or new promotional
offers are started. It could give you an edge on leveraging your money further
- for free. It is also a secure method of communication that will reduce
the number of emails that receive.
For an informative virtual tour of the Royal Vegas Poker room
go to the getting started section and click on the FAQ link. The tour
will show you the various parts of the lobby interface, explain a little
about the different games available, show some sample table games and
provide an overview of the game and playing sequence. This is great
feature to use if you've never been to a poker site before and wish to
look around before you install any software.
Even if you are a professional player, the virtual guide is an indispensable
tool that you should use to remind yourself of particular options or
find features that you did know existed. This area is a highly
recommended place for everyone!!
If you ever forget your password you can get it by following
some easy steps located in the getting started section. You do need to
remember the email address you used when you registered with the poker
site. Enter this email address in the area provided and you'll get a
validation email. This email will include all of your Fortune
Lounge gaming accounts. Next, you simply choose the applicable casino
account password you would like to reset. Then you just enter and
confirm your new password. Very simple.
Playing For Fun - Many potential players do not realize that
they can also play a the casino without using any money. This "play
for fun" option is available as soon as you have register at the
Royal Vegas Poker site. You don't have to put any of your money in to do
so.
To start out with you'll get 2,000 free chips. With these free chips
you can play the top game of Texas Hold'em. You can also play the other
poker games including Omaha, 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Stud. As with the
real games there are a number of betting limits and rules allowable.
To get to the free games you go to the game lobby and you'll see list
for the free poker games. You can also get a list for each poker games
type. Choose the game you want to play above the table list and the
games table list will be displayed. Free tables are shown in a different
color and they say "Play" next to the stakes. Just
double-click the table name and click on the "Go To Table"
button. If you use up all your free chips you can wait until the
next day. You'll be credited with 2,000 new free chips to play poker.
If you want to play for real, all you need is a minimum of $20 of
your own money.
The Rake - The rake is the amount of money taken out of each
pot for the poker operator. In the Royal Vegas Poker "any player
that is dealt cards in a hand and the pot is raked at a minimum of
25c". The rake is varialbe and dependent upon the table limits.
However, the amount is fixed and gets tagged onto pots that reach a
pre-determined size. Every hand that has a total pot of at least $5 is
raked.
For all tables with blinds $0.05/$0.10 and up with 2 players the rake
per pot is $0.01 per $0.20 with a maximum rake of $1. For a table with
blinds of $0.05/$0.10 and up with 3 to 10 players the rake per pot is
$0.01 per $0.20 with a maximum rake of $3.
Only players who contribute to the pot are subject to the rake. As
such, those players who post a blind, bet, raise or re-raise are subject
to the rake. Likewise, players who sit out a hand do not have their rake
allocations credited for that hand.
Software Used - The Royal Vegas Poker uses Microgaming
software. Microgaming software was the first online software developed.
It is used by most oldest and biggest names in online gaming.
Microgaming software is always constantly upgraded and refined to
assure reliability optimum suitability. No matter how many players
are playing games, the software process remains viable and playable.
Microgaming is steadfast in it's adherence to an ethical industry code
of conduct.
The software is regularly reviewed by an independent audit firm. The
software is made to be totally fair. The software processes conform to
the highest standards of gaming software possible. The shuffling
process is random and conforms to a normal shuffle in land based
poker room.
Extraordinary means are taken to make certain that cards are dealt
completely randomly. The algorithms for shuffling and the random number
generator are designed to create an variable shuffle. Also, your down
cards are known only to you. The game server deals them only to
your computer. This process makes it impossible for any player to know
what cards you have when the hand is being played.
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