USD, Blyats and Play money explained
Three balances with different jobs. Know which one you are using before opening a case.
USD is your account balance
USD operations use exact integer cents. Check the amount, odds and current terms before you confirm an opening or wager. Current USD case returns are credited to your balance; a pictured reward reference does not create a new product delivery entitlement.
Blyats have their own reward cases
Blyats are a separate rewards balance. Eligible settled USD case spend can earn Blyats under the applicable earning rules. Special Blyats cases have their own prices and frozen reward schedules. Selecting a different balance is not a currency exchange.
Play money stays separate
Play money is nonredeemable. It does not credit USD or earn real Blyats. Ordinary Play-money case openings are separate from USD operations, and a historical Play receipt does not represent withdrawable funds.
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