Cruise Ship Casinos: What to Know Before You Play

Cruise ship casinos are similar to their land-based counterparts, but there are some difference that you'll want to know. From payouts on games to casino hours -- and even some crazy games you won't find on land -- there's plenty to know.
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[@jonanderson6532]

My wife hit 12500 on a 3 dollar bet on the carnival horizon on black friday 2021. Paid for the cruise. Woohoo

[@8583896]

I used to go to land-based casinos five times a week. Not anymore. I only play on cruise ships, they give me free cabins, sometimes inside and sometimes suites and everything in between. The also give me from $200 to $2000 in free play. Having said that let me add that I win as much on the ship as I did on the land-based casino. They all take my money, but at least I get a free cruise, and I don't lose any more on water as I did on land.

[@sharonstockman1080]

My Christmas Cruise in 2019 I won a total of $21,000 with 2 jackpots on slots. First time in 20 years. RCCL

[@bkarnofsky]

If you have non-refundable cruise credit, you can spend it at the casino rather than on excursions, etc. If you win anything, you get the cash. A hack to try: add some or all of your nonrefundable credit on to a slot machine, then cash out. You'll get a ticket that you can turn to cash. Or, place one small bet, then cash out. Either way, you win.

[@jtsongas]

Another point on casino placement in a ship is that they are often located in a location which has the least movement. Feeling seasick during a rough sea day, head over to the casino and you may very well feel a bit better.

[@michaelvoight7738]

Another? That was indicated

[@mugshotmarley]

FYI fellow travellers, if you've gambled in Las Vegas before, keep in mind that Nevada State Gaming has regulations for Las Vegas casino slot machines to have a theoretical minimum payout limit of 75% (Regulation #14). It makes sure all Las Vegas slot machines actually pay out a minimum 75% of players' bets (theoretically). It prevents casinos from setting up their machines to pay out less than 75% or none at all. These cruise ship casinos dont have any regulations to follow or abide by since you are essentially gambling in international waters. Im sure they wouldn't, but the cruise ship could set up their slot machines to never pay out (or barely at all) since there are no regulations stopping them from doing so. If you want to gamble (and win), stick to the tables on cruise ships.

[@briankeller9848]

The games are regulated by the gaming commission out of the country the ship is flagged in. They are not unregulated.

[@iandean1112]

​@@briankeller9848Usually, Panama doesn't care.

[@maggot2637]

I can vouch for the players club on Royal Caribbean. I won 5 grand on a 25c video poker machine a couple of years ago and then the casino host gave my wife and I a free cruise. It was a Super Times Pay game. We did 2 free cruises in 2019 and had 2 cancelled in 2020. We are planning to use our free cruise in 2021. Now, the cruise fare is free but we have to pay taxes, gratuities, and drink packages, but I'll take a free balcony stateroom any time.

[@howellwong11]

Like Vegas, the cruise line wants you to come back so it can get back their $5000.

[@marksilva6726]

🤥

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

In true "in denial" gambler fashion.... "I won $5000 for a 25c stake" !!! (meanwhile forgetting the $6000 he'd previously spent at the establishment).

[@TRUMP-2024-MAGA]

@@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684 but they did get a "free" cruise

[@bobaddair3273]

Heck yeah I got a junior suite this time. 😎

[@Ken-xn3rk]

On my Caribbean cruise on the Royal Princess,I played craps each night on the 7 day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale. I brought about $200.00/ night play money but I ended up winning between $200-300.00/night in winnings. So, each night, I went to the pursers office and paid any costs charged to my cruise account. I could get all my drinks, excursions and any other charges all paid for and at the end of my cruise, I owed nothing and still went home with all my spending cash I brought with me for the cruise and I got essentially anything I wanted when I was on that vacation. I bought my specially hand rolled cigars I like, I had all my souvenirs paid for, jewelry covered and son on. It made my trip with no financial stress.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

I only worked on a cruise ship (NCL) for 2 weeks as a musical entertainer (crew is definitely not allowed to gamble) and I met a lady on the second day who told me she and her husband lived close to Miami and were on an emailing list for last minute cruises to fill up the ship at a discounted rate. Like Groupon cheap. She said she and her husband got the 7 days for $400 and she won it back on the first day on video slots. Free Caribbean cruise.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

She lied, can't win on those ships!

[@TheDizzleHawke]

@@wildestcowboy2668 she told me the slots are looser the first day or two, then tighten up.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@TheDizzleHawke that could be possible

[@bobbihatfield946]

@@wildestcowboy2668 Not true, Wildestcowboy. I was on the NCL Bliss to Alaska last July. I won over $10,500. I never expect to win at ANY casino. I take what I want to gamble with and what I'm comfortable in spending on my entertainment. If I end up with more than I brought, that's a bonus. I remember once being in a casino and hearing (behind me) a gal begging her guy NOT to put the money in the slot he was playing because it was the rent money. People who can't afford to play should stay out of a casino. I certainly wouldn't play if I didn't have extra spending money.

[@brianeverhart9634]

I paid for 2 separate cruises on the first nights winnings playing slots. FREE cruises

[@colettebelton9399]

I just recently won $1200 (was really lucky)..on our Royal Caribbean cruise ..it’s just Depends on the LUCK you have that day /night and the machine/table your on.. Just One word of advice don’t take all your money with you if you don’t plan on losing it, just take enough to have fun.

[@Jprice141788]

This video was very informative for my upcoming cruise. Thank you!

[@x-train]

This video speaks to me. My evenings in a cruise are always fun because of the casinos. This is also where I learned to play at the craps table

[@wynnaylor8308]

I have won jackpot hand pays on most of the cruises I have gone on. I have gotten free cruises on Carnival and hundreds of dollars in casino free play on Princess and Celebrity. I always get free drinks while playing in the casino.

[@michellerenee64]

My partner and I both did very well in the casino that we paid for our extras during the trip, i.e., drinks, souvenirs and tips. And we had $1000 left over.

[@johncats5903]

well appreciated thank you 👍

[@supertuesday600]

Wow very very informative video! Good job! Thanks!!

[@shawnmarie459]

We're booked on Princess out of SF, CA and I CANNOT WAIT to practice Craps! I've studied KZbin videos, but I'm too intimidated to sit at a table in Vegas as a newbie. I usually do BlackJack or slots in Vegas, but I'm really looking forward to the Princess staff being patient with a newbie :)

[@Sillyworld82]

I've played quite a bit of craps in my day. You'll find that in the vast majority of places the staff is quite patient and helpful with understanding the game. Having said that I know it looks super intense when it's surrounded with people yelling and cheering so I waited untill it was about half full before trying the first time. Good luck 👍🏾

[@digitalrick1971]

On a weekend RCCL cruise, Wife invested about $200 out of pocket and played with her winnings and we've received two complimentary cruises for 2022, including Symphony of the seas for 7 days.

[@danielueblacker9118]

Excellent but we are missing the most important point, how much did she win? Nevertheless happy to hear she had fun and did well.

[@catherinejones6959]

I love playing in the casino. I think of it as pre- paying for my next comp cruise. As a member of C&A I get comp cruise offers every week from casino royal.

[@firecatsrt]

same here. have several offers to choose from

[@poutygorilla2698]

No

[@davidbaber5445]

They love a mug lol....

[@melissajohnson2935]

Same! In 2 weeks I'll be relaxing on my "free" balcony 😂😂

[@michelleroderick8370]

What is C &A?

[@phxsun2001tony]

On the coin pusher machines, you can break even if you do this: Just feed the coins using the left or rignt slot only. Before you start, check to see which machine you shouls play. Play the ones with a lot of coins or dollar bills hanging at each ends. I usually get back what I put in.

[@rflowers511]

I don’t understand exactly what you are doing?

[@Akit317]

I take Princess and they've always given me a casino offer for a future cruise, even though I would lose a few hundred dollars a trip. My next cruise, they cut my fare by $1,000 compared to normal pricing and even invited me for a free interior room [for a different cruise] to participate in a slot and blackjack tournament. I'm no hardcore gambler, but do appreciate when I can get a good bargain for a trip.

[@JasonEmerson711]

People like you are exactly what the cruise liners want (as a guest). Give you comped deals, and in return, you end up paying for it all on the back end, from things like gambling, and upcharges/any purchases made during trip. NOT a knock on you at all! I don't see a thing wrong with getting a great deal, then turning around and enjoying yourself with your savings!!! It's a win-win. The company isn't getting the type of people on board who WON'T spend anything extra, and the people who get the nice offers feel appreciated, therefore, are more willing to shell out the dough for extras and amenities. I call this a good business model!!!!!!!!

[@janabbott3028]

Princess now have three zeros on Roulette, disgraceful

[@StakeandChipsGamblingChannel]

Thanks for this .. I’m gonna book a cruise now

[@bkinouye]

During a storm with big swells, I'm running to the coin pusher machine.

[@stephendacey8761]

Same here, the cruise was rocking as I slowly sank further in debt.

[@NonexistentUsername21]

Lmao I have the same plan, hopefully RC’s freedom of the seas has a coin pusher

[@danielueblacker9118]

Love your thinking how much do people win on that machine, do you have any idea......

[@bonniecreevy2642]

Lol

[@Glock19Atlanta]

🤣🥰lmao what a great idea!

[@DL30Creations]

If you can manage your money wisely then just go to the casino regarding it as a 1990s video arcade and you "win" either way because of the fun you had. Cash wins are just perks of playing.

[@dianafarr3884]

I agree

[@joannechludzinski1805]

So true!

[@trp5995]

I've checked out the minimum age policies on Casino cruises and you are correct that 18 is the most typical minimum age at a ship's casino. I've seen age 21 minimums on Alaska itineraries, though. However, if you're only 18, you may not be able to go on a cruise by yourself as most cruise line departing from USA ports require you to be at least 22 to book on your own.

[@jimroscovius]

It's 18 outside of U.S. waters. That's why Alaskan cruises have 21 as the age limit.

[@tallulahbelle7659]

Used to work as a dealer in a cruiseship casino.. Star Cruises( basically a floating casino) and ncl... It was always fun to deal wirh a full seated table.. Unless you have a drunk player... Once i had a drunk player who came in with his equally drunk wife... And he kept grabbing me... Had him reported and he was issued a warning... The next day he visited my table again but he went inside the cordoned area and gave me a back hug... Saying i was his lucky charm( crazy bastard!) ...had to shout for security to rescue me... After that he was forcefully thrown out and banned from entering the casino... 😂

[@danielueblacker9118]

No worker should be treated in that way at all. Just in general a rule I go by, when on a ship treat everyone with kindness and respect especially the crew.

[@ScarFace5566]

Do you know if they have Baccarat table games on the ship?

[@joemichaels4231]

Great Vid! Thanks!!!

[@SavageAirlines1230]

I’m a Vegas sort of girl, but I’m going on a carnival cruise in September, my first. Thanks for the info!

[@johnathanmcfadden8978]

We have cranes and coin pushers in Vegas... I even seen the claw with the bundles of cash..

[@davidsigalow7349]

The first time we went to Las Vegas - 1991 - those coin pushers were everywhere. There are fewer of them around these days, but I think I saw a few in downtown LV within the past year.

[@rickymago4413]

I never won on a land base casino but I did win ten grand on the Magic 2 years ago.

[@stephendacey8761]

Congrats, Ricky

[@ALL4SCUBA05]

I only play craps. Their play is EXACTLY like land based casinos near me. 3x 4x 5x is the norm here. Therefore I love playing on the ships. And lower table minimum.

[@garybnkr]

Does anyone know if Carnival Panorama and electric/automated Roulette?

[@MarkisCouch_1WhatJustHappened]

Great video!

[@lisachauvin]

just got back from a 3-day cruise on RCCL. took bankroll of $500 and came home with $3000. got two slot handpays.

[@Cruzelycom]

Oh heck yeah! Congrats!

[@dearjessie83]

Good to know they offering you free drinks while you play at casino! I booked a cruise with Royal Caribbean in March (if everything goes well) and Im not taking a drink package, but I like to gamble and would be nice to have some free drinks while gambling (I'll tip of course)

[@lisayoung4835]

Once you get to Prime Level you get free drinks

[@c-richbudzz152]

They dont give free drinka in casino, iwud get package adds up veryyy fast 2 drinks 32$

[@bobbihatfield946]

@@c-richbudzz152 If you're talking about land based casinos, for the most part you are correct. Some exceptions are Vegas and Tunica (I'm sure there are more). However, I can attest to both Carnival and Norwegian giving you free drinks AFTER you hit a certain level in play. I get drink packages too, but only because I'm not in a casino 24/7 and I enjoy having a drink elsewhere on the ship. Mixed drinks (alcohol of any kind) is NOT cheap on a ship. You can double, sometimes triple what you'd pay for a drink on land.

[@danielueblacker9118]

@@bobbihatfield946 if you hit that level on the ship, you could perhaps have brought a bar to own.. If you bet more than your cabin price was..... for example. Good Luck.

[@christimko9296]

Play the machines on end of row, in traffic paths… won several times, my buddy hit 2800$, they gave him a free cruise… yes he played a lot of money, but got it back Royal Caribbean

[@terrie778]

I played $40 and as soon as I won $300, I left the game. I used the $300 to pay all my Tips!

[@danielueblacker9118]

You are a true Winner. I always prepay Tips. Yet carry singles and fives and hand tip while dining and the room steward give something the first day and on the last.

[@TheLegitAlpha]

But do they have a poker table? Been itching to get back into Texas Holdem

[@danielueblacker9118]

I am a slot player and your video was well done.

[@litzie50]

Slots are for dummies. No skill at all plus you have a much better chance of winning at table games. There's no reason to be intimidated by table games.

[@lennysmith529]

What is the best slot machine to play on a cruise ship?

[@LaneDrifter]

Something that would have been helpful to know here- are there any regulatory bodies associated with cruise casinos? ( Comparable to the Nevada gaming commission, for example?)

[@andrescullen4703]

There are NO regulatory bodies that govern cruise casinos. They are in international waters. The one thing that governs them is competition based on the market. If it gets out that cruise line "a" is paying out at 50% and cruise line "b" is paying out at 93% where will the demographic interested in gambling go? As a professional gambler the last place I would go to earn a living is a cruise ship. I would go there to have fun and burn comps from programs where I earned those free trips based on land based play.

[@WilfBond55]

Seven years ago, I was on a cruise and playing Craps, and I noticed something interesting. They kept changing dice for no discernible reason. Then I noticed that the dice went "cold" when there were a bunch of players playing Pass, and "warmed up" some when there were few players. So I played Don't Pass (which I do about 1% of the time usually) when the table had more players, and Pass when there were only one or two other than myself. The dealers were trying not to smile, and the pit critters were glaring at me. I smiled back. I took my decent but not huge winnings, cashed out, and played blackjack the rest of my time in the casino, which I limited intentionally. I'm not saying they were using funny dice, but with no regulation, how was I to know?

[@danielwilliams3360]

@@andrescullen4703 I completely agree. I believe the roulette wheels are totally rigged, but I’ve still been able to slowly win, especially when you’re at a full table. Because the rigged system can not possibly bet “against” every player, so if you’re not greedy, and play carefully, you can still slowly win.

[@JasonEmerson711]

@@WilfBond55 doubt they are using funny dice. The thing is simple: as a casino, if you keep throwing more variables into a random game, the more likely you will see "expected" outcomes. dice changes to keep rhythm down. all kinds of stuff a casino can do to not cheat...but also help themselves in long term EV. dealer changes outta nowhere when it isn't their break. changing cards when they just got changed a couple hours previously. all kinds of legal but shady stuff...all to get every dollar they can.

[@tomkilcullen9593]

Informative video, thanks. You should have mentioned that some cruise lines allow smoking in the casino.

[@SamSitar]

so much smoke will block security cameras.

[@melemetcalf1681]

Funny you mention that. I read on a forum that might change to only outside decks.

[@bobbihatfield946]

Several of the ships I've been on have a casino smoking room. Usually small, so not many machines. I'm not real happy sitting next to someone whose smoke is hitting me in the eye, however if the ventilation's good and it's NOT hitting me in the face, I don't care. I'm not crazy about my clothes and hair stinking afterward, but if I'm gambling with someone who smokes and I value their company I just keep it to myself.

[@podfun]

I recognize few of those intelligent technologies slot machines I have a few of those in my living room love them

[@wilsonj2966]

Do they have baccarat!??? On the ship!???

[@patricklandon7476]

Do cruise ships offer sports betting?

[@emeraldkimble7602]

Casinos can operate in international waters thirty miles from mainland

[@bobbihatfield946]

It's actually 3 miles out.

[@StevenCovey-ct3sx]

Is there a line where the casino is non-smoking?

[@jayfromaz]

Anytime you hear the words house advantage which every game has that means in the long run you will lose. People that talk about what they win is short-term winnings. That's possible. However, if you keep going back you will lose it back and more. The the house advantage on ships is greater than it is in land-based casinos. Play for entertainment.

[@cassiussimpson2307]

I actually hit the casino vault on carnival horizon

[@paintedbird6791]

Beware of jumping roulette ball when wave hits 😂😂

[@bitterbeauty6144]

No casinos on the Viking line

[@janiekcarney5482]

When I cruised there wasn’t anyone playing. Even at midnight. When do they gamble ??

[@sarahgupton2552]

The ship must be outside territorial waters for gambling. Maybe there was some great show going on.

[@photomanwilliams4147]

Taxes...... how does this work in international waters? Are there still the forms for IRS as in casinos on US soil?

[@kramerica2k10]

Unfortunately, yes. They will give you the W2G on slot wins over 1199.99 just like here.

[@WilfBond55]

If you're an American citizen, you pay taxes on worldwide income. As far as I know, if you hit a jackpot and give them a US ID of some sort, they will generate a W-2G and you report the winnings under Miscellaneous Income on your returns.

[@photomanwilliams4147]

@@kramerica2k10 Follow up question, Is that over 1199.99 total wins for example two separate wins that total over the amount, or, a single win over that amount?

[@kramerica2k10]

@@photomanwilliams4147 Just a single win. For example say you took your ticket from machine to machine and got on a lucky streak and got up to like $2000, as long as not a single win in there was over 1199 you wouldn't have any taxes.

[@photomanwilliams4147]

@@kramerica2k10 Thank you,

[@jimroscovius]

The Covid stuff mentioned is no longer in place. There were no barriers, no empty spaces, no turned off machines and no social distancing rules in place. If you don't like it, don't go. We loved it!!

[@danielueblacker9118]

$$$ then need to get back. With the economy the way it is I am sailing July 1st will not have the cash I had five years ago on the ship. Wish me luck....

[@jimroscovius]

@@danielueblacker9118 I don't get what you are saying. What do you mean "$$$ to get back"? Don't you have that planned already?

[@BennyHarveyRIP]

All "unique" casino games are readily available on land

[@jont2576]

i would be worried about any ships without a casino,the prices of everything is probably jacked up by 50 percent to make up for the losses of not having a casino. last thing i want is to be paying $6 for a donut or hotdog.

[@stephendacey8761]

The odds playing slots is a lot worse than on land. Unfortunately, I was chasing my money until the cruise docked back at where it started.

[@garymchenry68]

The last 3 cruises I purchased the drink package instead.

[@lindabradford9591]

Lol cheaper!

[@fslater102]

Ship casino's are like any other casino anywhere in the world. Some nights you win, some nights you loose.... And just like any other casino anywhere in the world, unless your a professional gambler the loose column is bigger than the win column in the long run.

[@p.c.4606]

odds are much better in a land casino...FACT

[@flyingfox2728]

Why can't a lot of people spell the word (Lose) properly it's never being loose it's a totally different word with a different meaning but yet I keep seeing this

[@lisah5784]

@@flyingfox2728 IKR 🤷‍♀️🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@stephendacey8761]

Considerably better.

[@deltanu3330]

Playing in the casino is the best way to get deals for future cruises.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

They are really TIGHT !!!!!

[@steveh5307]

I can't believe they got roulette on a ship. Doesn't the ship sway at least somewhat? It can't be perfectly still or level.

[@Cruzelycom]

Not that much in most cases. In fact, often you don't even realize the ship is sailing.

[@idraconisny2217]

I personally have never won any thing in a cruise ships casino. I did win $100 at bingo on Lido deck which is a lot of fun. I have seen folks win hundreds to thousands on a ship, about as much as a land based casino. I sat at the casino bar once and watch folks playing one of those skill crane game. I just kept shaking my head at people throwing away money, until some guy won an "I Phone" He was so happy he bought a round at the bar.

[@richblakey9673]

I won $1800 on my first cruise with carnival. They send me casino credits and perks for a new cruise daily

[@carultch]

Do you have to be in international waters on a day at sea to allow gambling on the cruise? What if the day at sea is not in international waters, but is instead in a strait/canal/river that is within a country's territory?

[@dienersamuel1]

It varies by cruise line.

[@carultch]

@@dienersamuel1 Could you give some examples?

[@dienersamuel1]

@@carultch I would guess msc cruises allows you to gamble in US waters on the basis that the gambling age is 21 on any itinerary that includes a US port. Since most cruise lines set it at 18, they would probably be starting the casino in international waters. I would say this most likely true for Carnival cruise line.

[@fslater102]

Ships have to do what regulation dictate in the waters your in. Only once was I on a boat that allowed casino to be opened in port. I don't remember for sure where it was but my wife says it was one of the US Virgin islands. Weather river, canal, strait, ocean (in non international waters) the rules are made by the AHJ.

[@mariebellande9912]

Carnival horizon has no ventilation in the casino and the smoke is horrible inside casino and spills out into the atrium and the buffet is the worst int the industry

[@keithwilliams5997]

Viking Ocean Cruises also do not have casinos

[@druegillis1744]

The best thing about casinos on board is that you don’t have to play! Gambling problem? Don’t go in. It’s really simple. Me, I don’t lose more than I budget.

[@poohbear.76]

I like how he says that there are low cost, then says penny slots. Statistically penny slots are one of the most expensive games to play when you consider the amount of lines that are on a penny slot.

[@animejoe4041]

And penny slots have the worst odds of winning anything substantial.

[@poohbear.76]

@@animejoe4041 I did not know that about penny slots

[@danielueblacker9118]

R.N.G. Random Number Generator as in life the second you push the button the number is set. penny game on Dancing Drums top bet $10. a spin.... The RNG thing is no matter what the odds when it is time it is time. LUCK. If you hit good, cash out and run. 777

[@Dangic23]

To me, casinos are just the bypass area for when the promenade is packed with some activity.

[@AxelQC]

I like walking through them when they are closed because they are well decorated, but when open they are smoke filled and depressing.

[@Dangic23]

@@AxelQC 100% agree

[@slamdancer1720]

viking has no casino either

[@jayden4670]

I just last month apply job in Casino Marketing Vip Guest Service Supervisor also new person traning provide also in Genting Highland Resort Club Malaysia

[@tarquincummerbund6997]

The cash might fall in the pusher machine when the seas are high.

[@jujuford]

I’m not ready yet

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Are there poker tables on cruise ships?

[@drbones3rd]

Yes...most have video texas hold em tables. You play against other players. This is the only thing I play

[@perfesser944]

When it comes to cruising, gambling in the casino is the single worst way of wasting time and money. There are plenty of better things to do on board than mindlessly pushing buttons on a slot machine, rolling the dice, or waiting on the outcome of the roulette. Even just standing on the railing, watching the waves is more nourishing for the soul than that.

[@robertscott5331]

Do they give you a W2 form for over $1,200.00 wins in international waters?

[@lisayoung4835]

Yes, they do

[@lindamatsko5823]

They sure do!

[@larryhammond5907]

Also worth mentioning that casinos are usually the only place on the ship where you can smoke inside. So the casinos are usually really smelly

[@dienersamuel1]

It varies by cruise line. The ones with the most strict smoking policy will only allow you to smoke in outdoor designated smoking areas which is a lot of them.

[@ladykayla7417]

Not on European cruises. And, in my experience, lines catering to many European customers do not have large casinos and are often deserted. The last few cruises I took, the casino was one roulette table, one blackjack and about 20 machines of varying types. The bingo events in the bar across the walkway are much more popular. For years, the UK only permitted casinos if they were private members only clubs, rules have slackened in the last couple of decades but it’s just not part of the culture for the vast majority (especially of the older travellers).

[@winonayvette4615]

I know a LOT of people who will NEVER go in the casinos because they can't stand cigarette smoke. Personally, I can never go in one because I'm highly allergic to cigarette smoke!

[@marykane1046]

No smoking in the casino on Celebrity.

[@DL30Creations]

@@winonayvette4615 Im highly allergic to pointlessly giving away money to gambling devices. 😝

[@gwillis01]

I don't like low ceilings. They make me feel claustrophobic.

[@jameshchetwyndjr9739]

Ok i buy tickets $5 each to win a cruse each cruse one given spend $100 won cruse to alaska

[@karatekid1029]

I just booked a free cruise with player points from the casino lol.

[@jimstafford9409]

Blackjack on cruises (except high stakes) is usually a losers game (blackjack pays 5-4 rather than 3-2). Avoid these games unless you are playing for (paying for) entertainment only and do not mind losing.

[@lijohnyoutube101]

What do those numbers mean? 5-4??

[@zanti4132]

He probably meant 6-5. In most land casinos, blackjacks pay 3 to 2, meaning you win $15 for every $10 bet. In contrast, if a table pays 6 to 5, you're only getting $12 for every $10 bet, a $3 difference. That has a significant impact on your win expectations.

[@crphilipp]

BJ on a cruise is a sucker game. Even with perfect strategy you ultimately lose. Play craps and take max free odds.

[@davidsuggs3025]

Not to mention 2x’s odds on craps. I think it was Royal Caribbean, but I could be wrong. They were also strict on how the dice were thrown.

[@drbones3rd]

@@davidsuggs3025 yup..carnival is the same way. They nerf any odds in your favor. I have never one in black jack or craps on a cruise. However, I have done quite well on Texas hold em against other cruisers. Even though the casino takes a rake at $25.00 pots...your still playing against other people vs the casino

[@bluefluke7585]

Very often the casinos allow smoking, so hold your breath. When in the vicinity.

[@countalucard4226]

6/5 video poker, no way would I play video poker. Some ship casinos might offer 9/6 on Double Double Bonus which is all you should play anyway.

[@michaelvoight7738]

But on Double Double, 2 pair pays only even money.

[@Stuff_And_Things]

"All alone the captain stands. Hasn't heard from his deckhand. The gambler tips his hat, and heads toward the door. Its the second half of the cruise and you know he hates to lose." Neil Young.

[@Stuff_And_Things]

I bet the coin pushers are fun in rough seas. LOL

[@interrogation1645]

Viking doesn't have casinos either.

[@lewizzrocks]

Those aren’t big ships they’d be wasting their space on casinos.

[@car_tar3882]

Just go on dcl and you won’t be tempted

[@WilfBond55]

If I ever want to go stark raving mad, I'll go on a DCL cruise with all those hordes of screaming children and pushy parents.

[@car_tar3882]

@@WilfBond55 actually the ships are not very bad, the pool deck is a little bit crazy, but they have an adult pool area and inside it doesn’t seem to be a problem except right outside the kids club there are a lot of peaceful areas and some crazy ones just like any of the big cruise lines.

[@claytondye6046]

Lol I won a $100 stack out of the claw machine I couldn’t believe it

[@allenjohnson7686]

I'm glad I don't know how to gamble.... Even happier I have no urge to do it... The house always wins...

[@dewaynerackleff694]

Just go an play I have won thousands playing any time of the night or day

[@ellisjames7192]

Casinos on cruise ships are like the the casino in the airport in Las Vegas. Avoid at all costs. The odds are a lot higher. You might get lucky but chances are you will not.

[@lindabradford9591]

I'm one of those that did not get lucky ugh.

[@jeffg8327]

Never play 6/5 blackjack

[@phxsun2001tony]

I can manage to break even playing the single deck 6/5 BJ by counter cards. Druing my last free 12 day cruise to Hawaii, I broke even playing the whole trip. They don't care if players raise bet from $10 to $150. I only raise 5 times, from $10 to $60. I got barred from a few casinos in Vegas doing just that. I am not trying making money in the casino. I just want to break even. With my gambling actions on cruise ship, I have been taking five or six 12-15 days cruises for free all over the world. They are $5,000 to $7,000 for me and my wife, if I have to pay for them. I am basically "winning" close to $30,000 every year, if I don't loose. It is almost imposible to win at casino on cruise ships, unless you are lucky. Just play and have fun using a gambling budget. BJ and Craps have the best odds. 6/5 BJ and Craps are about 1.5% negative odds against the players. By counting cards on BJ, I can reduce it to under 1%. Craps is different. Normally you get 7 once every 6 roll. I have a table at home that I practice certain dice set and my toss. My 7 out average is 1 out of 10 times average. That's why I can manage to break even at the craps table on the ship.

[@khalilgibran1525]

Worse odds

[@gregorysalter6226]

U mentioned it. Nvm

[@johnmagee6524]

1:07 1:07 1:07

[@davidw4781]

Whenever I'm on vacation, the casino is not one of the places I would want to visit.

[@danielueblacker9118]

I don't go to the bars... unless we are talking desert bar...

[@fredashay]

Same here, I have no interest in gambling whatsoever.

[@davidw4781]

@@danielueblacker9118 You mean dessert bar? Is that correct?

[@davidw4781]

@@fredashay For me, I only gamble on occasion. I just won't gamble whenever I'm out on a vacation. I'll just do it at a local casino on my regular day off.

[@ghiggs5096]

What to know is you have ZERO chance to win! Blew some cash but mom and I had some fun.

[@robertewalt7789]

Zero is too low. A low chance of winning, but more than zero.

[@lindamatsko5823]

My last cruise was the Panama Canal in January of 2020. I won 5 jackpots and my win was just over 9700.00. No that doesn't happen all the time, but it does háppen and with the free cruises they offer me and other comps such as free drinks all ovèr the ship, I feel I'm doing g good!

[@ghiggs5096]

@@lindamatsko5823 Sweet!

[@marksilva6726]

@@lindamatsko5823 oh this is for you🤥

[@elektron2kim666]

$5 is a lot as a minimum. I wouldn't play.

[@luxe_vv]

Cheap ass

[@TheShannonMarisa]

DONT CHARGE ANYTHING TO YOUR ROOM!!!

[@phransaimoving8103]

Why?

[@Steve_in_NJ]

Heck, I'd rather spend my $$$ in the Spa for a nice massage, then waste it in a Casino!

[@davidpuhlman3599]

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