Vegas Now lists three Novomatic editions of Book of Ra in the pokies lobby: the classic Book of Ra, Book of Ra deluxe and Book of Ra Magic. The Egyptian artwork is shared and the names differ by a single word, so the first job on this page is to separate the three. It sets out the figures Novomatic publishes for each edition, how the Book symbol and the ten lines work with worked examples, how the Magic free games differ from the free spins on your account, how spins count toward the welcome bonus and the loyalty programme, what the AUD 8 maximum bet means on a ten-line game while a bonus is active, and how to play on a phone.
Which Book of Ra editions are in the Vegas Now lobby
Type “Book of Ra” into the lobby search and all three editions appear; type “Novomatic” to see the studio’s titles together. Book Of Ra Magic was in the catalogue listing on 3 November 2026 and Book of Ra deluxe in the hub artwork the same day, and the classic edition is listed under its plain name. Saved games keeps the edition you want one tap away, and the name on the game’s loading screen is the one that governs its rules, not the thumbnail.
The table holds only what Novomatic publishes for each edition. A dash means the provider page does not publish the figure.
| Edition | Reels | Lines | Volatility (Novomatic scale) | Feature | RTP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book of Ra | — | — | — | Book symbol is wild and scatter | — |
| Book of Ra deluxe | 5 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
| Book of Ra Magic | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 free games with up to 9 randomly selected special expanding symbols | — |
Every dash in the table, including the RTP of all three editions and the maximum win of each, is shown in the game’s own info panel, opened from inside the game; we do not fill the gaps with numbers from elsewhere. The pokies overview explains why an RTP quoted for one edition must not be transferred to another, and the Gates of Olympus page shows the same three-edition problem with a different studio.
How Book of Ra works
The Book symbol: wild and scatter at once
The classic mechanic that gives the game its name is a single symbol doing two jobs. As a wild, the Book stands in for another symbol to complete a line win that would otherwise fall short. As a scatter, it counts wherever it lands rather than along a line. A symbol that is both means one landing can help a line win and count toward a scatter total at the same time, which is why players watch the Book rather than any other symbol.
Five reels and ten lines
Book of Ra deluxe and Book of Ra Magic are five-reel, ten-line games. A line win is formed by matching symbols along one of the ten lines, and the total staked on a spin is the stake across the lines in play. That total is the figure the account rules use, whether the game displays the stake per line or per spin.
| Stake per line | Total per spin on 10 lines | Within the AUD 8 bonus limit? |
|---|---|---|
| $0.10 | $1 | Yes |
| $0.50 | $5 | Yes |
| $0.80 | $8 | Yes, at the limit |
| $1 | $10 | No, while a bonus is active |
The last row is the mistake that catches ten-line games in particular: a $1 figure on the stake selector looks modest, but if it is a per-line figure the spin costs $10. Read the total before the first spin.
Volatility rated 5
Novomatic rates both deluxe and Magic at 5 on its own volatility scale. A volatility rating describes how wins are spread between size and frequency, not when they arrive, and the rating belongs to Novomatic’s scale rather than to any other studio’s. It is not a promise of timing, and a run of empty spins is part of what the rating describes rather than a signal that a win is near.
Book of Ra Magic: 10 free games and up to 9 expanding symbols
Novomatic describes the Magic feature as 10 free games with up to nine randomly selected special expanding symbols. An expanding symbol is one that grows to cover its reel during the free games, so it can take part in line wins it would not otherwise reach. The number of special symbols is selected at random, up to nine; the more that are selected, the more symbols on the reels can expand during the ten games.
Two worked readings keep the feature in proportion. If the game selects three special symbols, those three can expand across the ten free games and the rest of the symbols behave as usual. If it selects nine, far more of the symbols that land can expand, which is the strongest version of the feature the provider describes. Neither reading says what the ten games will pay; the provider publishes the structure of the feature, not its average result, and we do not add a figure it has not published.
Free games inside Book of Ra Magic and free spins on your Vegas Now account are separate things with separate rules. The free games are triggered on the reels and follow the game’s rules. The 500 free spins in the welcome package are an account award released after a deposit has been wagered once, with 40× wagering on winnings and a $300 cap, as the free spins page explains. A question about missing free games goes to the game’s rules; a question about missing welcome spins goes to our support team with the offer and deposit reference.
Book of Ra and the Vegas Now welcome bonus
All three editions are slots, and slots contribute 100% toward bonus wagering under the general bonus terms dated 26 February 2024, with exceptions listed in the terms. Check that the edition you choose is not on the exceptions list; if it is not, every dollar staked on it counts in full. Roulette contributes 25%, blackjack and game shows 10% and baccarat 0%.
The welcome package runs across four deposits: 150% up to $1,500 with 200 free spins on the first, with no code needed; 100% up to $2,000 with 50 free spins on the second with code VEGAS2; 50% up to $2,000 with 50 free spins on the third with VEGAS3; and 25% up to $2,500 with 200 free spins on the fourth with VEGAS4. The package totals up to $8,000 and 500 free spins. Each offer needs a deposit of at least $20 or equivalent, with the payment method’s own minimum also applying: card and MiFinity deposits start at AUD 30. Wagering is 40× the bonus amount and 40× any free-spin winnings within 7 days, deposit-bonus winnings are capped at $5,000 or equivalent per offer, and the package covers casino and live-casino play only. The welcome bonus page sets out every stage and condition.
Worked example on Book of Ra deluxe
A $100 first deposit brings a $150 bonus. Forty times $150 is $6,000 of qualifying wagering within seven days. On a ten-line game at 100% contribution, the stake per line decides the count:
- At $0.10 per line, $1 per spin, $6,000 is 6,000 spins, or about 857 a day across the seven days.
- At $0.50 per line, $5 per spin, 1,200 spins, or about 171 a day.
- At $0.80 per line, $8 per spin and the maximum with a bonus active, 750 spins, or about 107 a day.
Free games do not change the count: they cost nothing, so they add nothing to the $6,000, and only paid spins move the counter. Only one bonus is active at a time, so the VEGAS2 offer waits until the first bonus is cleared or expires. The account terms also require the $100 deposit itself to be wagered three times, $300 of stakes, before related funds can be withdrawn, with or without a bonus. If the conditions do not suit the way you play, the general terms allow the bonus to be declined.
The same arithmetic applies to the Tuesday reload. Lucky 7s Load Up matches 77% up to $77 per deposit, repeatable across deposits, with the code shown on the offer; a $100 deposit brings the $77 maximum, and 40× that is $3,080 of wagering, or 616 spins at $5 per spin. The weekly promotions page lists the other offers and where their conditions are shown.
The AUD 8 maximum bet with an active bonus
While any bonus is active on your Vegas Now account, the maximum bet is AUD 8 per spin, and on a ten-line game that means AUD 8 across all ten lines together. At $0.80 per line the spin sits exactly on the limit; at $1 per line it is over. The limit applies to the welcome offers, the reloads and bonuses exchanged from loyalty points alike, for as long as the bonus is active, and it is a condition of the bonus rather than something the stake selector enforces for you.
Check the total after switching editions and again after any free games, before the next paid spin. A winnings cap also applies: deposit-bonus winnings are limited to $5,000 or equivalent per offer, so raising the stake above the limit while a bonus is active cannot raise what can be kept.
Loyalty points from Book of Ra play
Points come from real-money play. Slot play earns 1 redeemable point and 1 status point for every $25 wagered with real money; roulette earns 1 point per $100 and blackjack and baccarat 1 point per $250. All three Book of Ra editions earn at the slot rate. The programme has seven levels themed on Las Vegas venues, starting at Golden Glimmer I.
Worked example at $5 per spin
- Five spins of $5 are $25 of stakes and earn 1 redeemable point and 1 status point.
- 1,000 spins are $5,000 of stakes and earn 200 points, the minimum Loyalty Store exchange: 200 points buy a $5 bonus at the Golden Glimmer level, which then carries 40× wagering, or $200 of qualifying play.
- Saving 2,000 points, which takes $50,000 of slot stakes, buys $60 rather than ten lots of $5.
| Published level | Status points | Slot stakes at 1 point per $25 |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Glimmer II | 600 | $15,000 |
| Golden Glimmer III | 2,000 | $50,000 |
| Gondola Grand I | 500,000 | $12,500,000 |
| Julius Palace III | 3,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Bella Vista | 5,000,000 | $125,000,000 |
Higher levels exchange at better rates, with published rows of 750 points for AUD 20 at Parisian Palace Las Vegas and 100,000 points for AUD 5,000 at Bella Vista. Not every intermediate level is published, so the table lists only the thresholds that are. These are stakes, not losses, and the balance after 1,000 spins depends on results rather than on the points earned. The loyalty and VIP page covers the published levels and what the Sin City VIP Lounge offers to players selected for it.
Playing Book of Ra on mobile
Vegas Now runs in the phone browser; there is no native app in the App Store or Google Play and no APK to download. In Safari, tap Share and choose Add to Home Screen; in Chrome, open More and choose Install or create a shortcut. The mobile page walks through both routes and the Open as Web App option. On a phone the stake selector is smaller, which makes the per-line and per-spin confusion more likely; the total per spin is still the figure that counts against the AUD 8 limit.
Responsible play and sources
Book of Ra is a game of chance in every edition. A run of spins without a Book is not a sign that one is due, and a larger stake is not a sound response to money already lost. Your Vegas Now account includes deposit limits and self-exclusion; set a limit before the first spin rather than after a losing run. Gambling Help Online offers confidential support on 1800 858 858. Vegas Now is operated by Just Entertainment B.V. under Curaçao Gaming Authority licence OGL/2024/164/0246, and play is for adults aged 18 and over. The responsible gambling page explains the account tools step by step.
Book of Ra at Vegas Now: questions and answers
What is the difference between Book of Ra, Book of Ra deluxe and Book of Ra Magic?
Three separate Novomatic games. The classic edition carries the Book as wild and scatter; deluxe is a five-reel, ten-line game rated 5 for volatility; Magic shares that layout and adds 10 free games with up to nine special expanding symbols.
What is the RTP of Book of Ra deluxe?
Novomatic’s page for the game does not publish an RTP, so we do not quote one. Any RTP is a long-run average across a very large number of spins, not a session forecast.
How do the expanding symbols in Book of Ra Magic work?
At the start of the 10 free games, up to nine special symbols are selected at random. During the free games those symbols expand to cover their reel, so they can form line wins they would otherwise miss.
Does Book of Ra count 100% toward welcome bonus wagering?
Slots contribute 100% under the general bonus terms, with exceptions listed in the terms. If the edition is not on the exceptions list, every dollar staked counts toward the 40× requirement.
What is the maximum bet on Book of Ra with a bonus active?
AUD 8 per spin across all ten lines together, so $0.80 per line is the most on a ten-line edition. The limit applies for as long as any bonus is active on your account.
Do the free games in Book of Ra Magic count toward wagering?
No. Free games cost nothing, so they add nothing to the wagering counter; only paid spins count. Winnings from them are credited under the game’s rules.
Can I play Book of Ra on my phone?
Yes, in the phone browser. There is no native app or APK; add the site to your Home Screen from Safari or Chrome and the lobby opens like an app.