OK, so you want to get real? Fine, here at XcitingGames you can meet people from all over the world and compete with them for real money. If you are up for a challenge, this is the place to be.

For providing you with the opportunity to play poker and backgammon for real money, XcitingGames charges a service fee, called the “rake”. The rake is a rather small amount of money taken from the pot. For example, the poker rake per hand never exceeds €3 and is often substantially lower. Please consult our poker rake and backgammon rake pages for details.

Let the fun begin! First you should download our free software from the download page. Instructions on how to install the software can be found at the Getting Started page. Next, you need to validate your e-mail address. If you have not yet done this and need further instructions, refer to the FAQ here.

Once you have validated your e-mail address, you are only a few steps away from playing for real money. Go to the Cashier, click on “Deposit”. You will be prompted to provide your personal information, e.g. your mailing address and phone number. Additionally, you will have to agree to the terms and conditions of our real money agreement. Afterwards, you can make your first deposit at XcitingGames!

You have several options for doing so: you can make a credit card deposit, transfer money from your Neteller account, make a deposit via Western Union, or perform a bank draft. See the deposit section for details about all the deposit options.

XcitingGames keeps the customers' funds on segregated accounts and does not use them for operational expenses. Therefore, XcitingGames can fulfil its monetary obligations at all times. Additionally, further reassurance is provided that customers' funds are always secure with XcitingGames.