I can see where one would get the miles for... let's say... a $500 deposit. However, how does one get the $500 back so one can pay off the cc (like the mint deal)? I don't want to gamble on line. So can I have them send me a check? If I ask to cash out won't they just credit the same card back with the money I have "won".

Also, wouldn't a transaction like this be considered a cash advance? When using a cc at a casino cage it is always a cash advance and earns no miles (from my experience).