Virtual Wallet Basics
The demo starts with a balance of 1000 virtual coins. This balance is stored locally in your browser’s localStorage. It is not connected to an external account, bank, or payment processor. The balance tracks your settled wins and losses within this specific demo instance.
- Initial Balance: 1000 virtual coins.
- Currency: Virtual coins have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn.
- Storage: Balance is saved locally; no account login is required.
Stakes and Payouts
Each round in Ticket Cycle captures a single whole stake from your wallet. The stake amounts are fixed at 10, 20, 50, or 100 coins. You cannot cash out early or use an auto-stop feature; the stake is fully committed for the duration of the draw.
Payouts are calculated based on the exact probability of the ticket’s outcome. The game offers a 96% expected gross return. This means every selectable ticket pays out a gross value of 0.96 divided by its exact probability. The displayed multipliers represent the gross coin return, not net profit.
| Stake Options | Cash Value | Refund on Exit |
|---|---|---|
| 10, 20, 50, 100 | Virtual only | No |
Manual Restoration & Idle State
If your balance drops below 10 coins while you are idle, you can manually restore the wallet. This action sets the balance back to exactly 1000. It is not an automatic refill or a top-up; it is a manual reset triggered by the low-balance condition.
- Trigger: Balance < 10 while idle.
- Action: User manually initiates restoration.
- Result: Balance set to 1000.
This restoration preserves any fractional carry accumulated from previous settlements. Fractional carry is a small residual value that persists through settlement, manual refill, and even if the browser is reloaded.
Fractional Carry & Persistence
Fractional carry refers to the precise mathematical remainder retained by the wallet system. Unlike a simple integer balance, this demo preserves fractional values through:
- Settlement of rounds.
- Manual restoration to 1000.
- Browser reloads.
This ensures that the long-term expected return matches the mathematical evidence more closely than a purely integer-based system might. However, the displayed balance may round these fractions for readability.
Unfinished Rounds & Reloading
If you reload the page or leave the demo while a round is in progress, the unfinished round ends without refund. Your stake is lost, and the round does not resume when you return. Only settled balances are preserved locally.
- During Play: Settings, stake selection, and refill are locked.
- On Reload: Unfinished rounds are discarded; no refund is issued.
- Persistence: Only the last settled balance is saved.
Privacy & Data Storage
The demo uses localStorage to store your settled balance and fractional carry. This data remains on your device. The absence of an account system does not guarantee anonymity, as other data may be processed according to the guide’s privacy policy. No third-party payment data is collected because no real money is involved.
Frequently asked questions
Can I withdraw my virtual winnings?
No. The virtual coins used in this demo have no cash value and cannot be withdrawn or exchanged for real currency. They are strictly for demonstration purposes.
What happens if I refresh the page during a game?
Any unfinished round ends immediately without a refund of your stake. Your settled balance (including fractional carry) is preserved, but the current round is lost.
How do I refill my wallet?
You can manually restore your wallet to 1000 coins if your balance drops below 10 while idle. This is a manual action, not an automatic refill.
