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MatchPlay & MoneyPlay

Players can choose to MatchPlay or MoneyPlay wagering on games of backgammon. Here's how each type of wagering works, in a nutshell.

MatchPlay Backgammon.

First select a MatchPlay Game Type in the lobby and then sit and join a Table displaying your preferred stake. Matches are won by the player who reaches the target point-score first. The winner receives his or her stake back plus their opponent's stake, less the applicable rake.

MoneyPlay Backgammon

This fairer, performance-based way to play Backgammon for money is one of the most popular ways to win real money. Select the MoneyPlay Game Type in the lobby and then sit and join a Table displaying your preferred per-point stake and Buy-In. The Buy-In is the amount of money brought to the table by each player. Your winnings at the end of the game are calculated as the difference between your points scored and your opponent's points scored, multiplied by the chosen per-point stake. You can rebuy into the table at any stage.

For example, in a �2.00 per-point MoneyPlay game, if you score a backgammon against your opponent (worth 3points) with the doubling cube on 4 you'll win the following amount:

3points for the backgammon x 4 on the cube = 12points
12points x �2.00 = �24.00

For the full text on how to play for real money, click on the Game Instructions link.