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[@LaLidoLoca]

Check out the full conversation with Chris. We talk about a lot. How did it get his job, what was it like during the shutdown and so much more. Check it out and make sure you subscribe to the podcast channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqCVcqKBrN59mpY

[@ChristopherWongVLOGS]

It was great having you onboard Tony. Loved that we finally got to meet. Thanks again for having me on the channel, and this interview was so much fun!

[@LaLidoLoca]

You are most welcome sir! Glad to have finally met up! Thanks for the great info!

[@judysmith9552]

the casino host job sounds like it would be a fun job.making people that gamble happy

[@queenscatsandcastles]

So Awesome thanks Chris

[@alisonjordan303]

Chris, I was just telling Tony, I’m so glad I saw this video! I’ll be on Odyssey this weekend! Im going to try to come find you! The casino is my fav part of any cruise!

[@americangal49]

So, you have to play $2000 dollars to get minimum 400 points? Who has that kind of money to gamble? 1 point= $5 bet !!!

[@raybrown6165]

My wife and I watch all of Chris's postings. Wish he would do more posts but we know his number one priority his job with Royal Caribbean. Thanks Tony for posting Chris and helping him promote his channel.

[@KweenBeeSlots]

Hey hey hey 👋🏽 it was awesome to cruise with you last week ! We had a blast playing in the Casino ! Chris was fantastic and I became VIP and earned a free cruise with an upgrade to a junior suite 🤩

[@KristenClayKC]

Wonderful video, Tony! I currently have 8 free casino cruises booked with RC. I'm happy with maintaining Casino Royale Prime. The perks of free cruises and cocktails are what I appreciate.

[@christinemarino5732]

We have been in a couple of FREE cruises by invitation from the casino. You still have to pay port fees, taxes, tips, and any extras on the ship. This is a great perk.😊😊

[@ScottMilliken]

Great interview! Would love to see you do this kind of video more often.

[@jenellwilliamsburnham3599]

Im totally a casino gal. I have had several “free” cruises in balcony and suites. I must say, in my case they are not “free” but my casino “deposits” keep me cruising. Ha. I love the casino benefits. Every cruise I end up getting a comped specialty dinner from casino. I do play a lot but love it. I’m on west coast. I have never cruised Royal Caribbean but have done 18 cruises on other lines and have three free cruises booked for next year compliments of casino programs. Interesting interview.

[@michelebegg5073]

Me too! Keep those comps coming. LOL

[@nancysmall9793]

How much do you think you spend to get all the comps? Is it worth it? I don't gamble so just asking.

[@onjekaji5832]

I wonder if losing money for them comp is worth it

[@harlanabraham7772]

@@onjekaji5832 If you enjoy playing in the casino then it may be worth it. Just remember, it isn't winning or losing. It is how much you play. Yes, the odds are heavily in favor of the house. but, you do have a shot at winning. Depends on what game or games you play.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

Average gambling losses will far outweigh the value of any comps won. Slots are particularly bad. For every $1000 you gamble you are going to lose about $200. Mugs use the comps to justify their addiction to friends. They won't tell you about the $200 they lost, only about the $20 free meal comp they got.

[@donnaschuepbach3830]

Chris sounds great. I am a big slot machine lover. I think Carnival also has a great casino reward program. HOWEVER, on my recent Majestic Princess october cruise (which had been a Casino offer) I was VERY disappointed in the casino. By the end of day two I had 3,500 points. I had not bought a drink package but had always been offered a drink while playing on Carnival. I asked one of the servers if I could have a bottled water. Nope, Not for free. I never saw a Casino host and even had trouble getting my on board Casino credit. I did get wine and chocolate covered cherries delivered to the room. And on the last day an offer for $650 in Casino play, in a future cruise, signed by a casino host I NEVER saw. I know I never saw the host because the letter was signed by a woman. Maybe I need to switch over to RC on the Navigator! (I only sail from California). Thank you Tony and Chris. Great info.

[@RealMoesWorld]

Thanks Tony! Your passion for cruise vlogging is incredibly helpful. Thank you for what you do. Hope you and your wife have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@christymurphy6571]

Mad respect for posting the gambling anonymous number. I do not go to the casinos on land or water. However now that I know they have free play I'll definitely be visiting the casino on Dec 6th. Lol

[@jamieh.3258]

I'm not a gambler at all, but I agree with you, I will be using free play on my upcoming cruise on Royal in January 😄

[@hopemyers799]

I spent $100 at the slots for the first time on Carnival Breeze in Sept 2021. I received an offer for a $25 dollar balcony/ocean view cruise about a month later!!!! Super excited!

[@Tezetta1]

Thank you Tony for posting this. I didn’t know they had free play on one of the first two days. I will definitely go to the casino to use it and more 🙈 . My husband gets good casino discount by giving my membership number. And thanks to Chris Wong for giving us to inside scoop!!!

[@cindybridges3046]

I've been cruising with Royal for years, and just found this out from you! Thank you Tony!

[@kellywilson9889]

Tony You are the cruise leader of the people. Thanks for helping us newbies.

[@LindaD2023]

IMHO one of your most informative videos and I NEVER gamble. Chris was well spoken and you did a great job with the interview. Knowing there is free play I would be tempted to go in just for fun. Really respect that you added the 800 number for those who might need. I would be interested in more interviews like this with other crew members.

[@pamlaminsky9898]

I love the casino and always play. I never knew about the free play on the first two days. Great news.

[@timramey8971]

That free play is a great nugget. I do not remember ever checking and we play the casino almost every night. We will give this a try on our May cruises on Allure. Thanks Tony for all the info.

[@chuckspencer5296]

This looks like the makings of an awesome podcast... I can hardly wait for it to come out!!!

[@theresamm21]

Wow great advice!!! My husband plays in the casino on every cruise but he didn’t know all that! Thank you 😊

[@pudgyboypudgyboy898]

I find it difficult to separate my money from my pocket, not that I haven’t tried just haven’t found it an experience I feel I need to repeat enough to earn loyalty points/rewards. I would try the free play now that I know about it.

[@darleneeastburn7639]

I live in Las Vegas & worked at Caesar’s Palace … so gambling does not interest me BUT Love watching people playing & listening to their conversations . Lol.. .. your conversation with Chris was very informative . Thx you !!!

[@yougosquirrel]

Tony we met you playing craps on the Celebrity Edge… at least once a year we’ll have a free cruise because of our casino play… this year it’s on the Christmas cruise on Holland America… and meeting the casino host is a must..! On a longer cruise within a few days all of our drinks were comped, the host would check on us at least once if not several times during the evening to make sure we had everything we needed…

[@lynnmoquin2059]

Thanks - this was very helpful. I did not know about the free play on Royal and I’ve cruised with them several times. I have been somewhat intimidated by the casino, but watched some videos on how to play the slot machines before my last cruise. They helped me understand the difference between max lines, max bet, etc. Like your comment about not spending more than you can afford to lose, the key takeaway from one video was: “Treat the money you spend in a casino as entertainment money. Like paying for tickets to a game or concert where you are buying an experience. If you win in the casino, consider it a nice bonus.” And thank you for providing the number for help with gambling addiction. What may be harmless entertainment for one can be a serious problem for someone else.

[@brunkerj]

Very comprehensive. What I learned on my last cruise was how payouts were lower. A blackjack paid 6/5 versus 3/2. Standard video poker pays 2/1 for 2 pair, but on the cruise it paid 1/1. But the loyalty program helps make the lower odds make sense. Mr. Wong really gave me a better understanding, which I appreciate.

[@jollyjoker6340]

Changing to BJ payout to 6/5 adds 1.39% to the casino edge and it looks like the points give 1% back. Still not a terrible deal as far as casinos go. Edit: No, they have separate casino rewards. Looking at them now and still no clue what they're worth. What on earth is a "complimentary interior stateroom on one cruise" "based on double occupancy"? You still pay for one person? Edit2: It's five dollars a point on slot machines and something unspecified based on a guesstimate of dollars wagered on tables. Edit3: Comments on the Internet say table games give roughly a tenth of what you get on slots, with some saying it's just part of your buy-in rather than what you've played.

[@VLCortes24]

WOW! Free Play!!! I've been missing out. I'll definitely be going to the casino on day 1 on our cruise in Feb 2022. Thanks to you and Chris Wong for sharing this info.

[@cnik7802]

Sometimes we win in the casino, sometimes we lose, and sometimes we break even. But we never lose even close to what a cruise would have cost us anyway, and we have taken 32 comped cruises (all in balconies or junior suites) and have another 13 currently booked. Casino Royale is extremely generous with comp offers. I would never tell someone to become a gambler just for comps, but if you are going to gamble somewhere anyway, then a cruise ship is a wonderful place to gamble.

[@iptvclub1575]

There are a few people on KZbin that gamble just for the comps. They have the same mentality as you. Never lose what the cruise would have cost. They way they look at it, if they lose 4-5 hundred bucks but they get 3 free cruises out of it, it’s worth it!!! The comps on cruises are much better than land based casinos. You can be a high roller on a casino cruise but a very small fish in Vegas

[@SwayPromo]

@@iptvclub1575so just play like 500-600 on a cruise?? Does It have to be slots to get those points or can It be craps and all the other games?

[@Chris-bi5xp]

Respect to you Tony for your mention of/speaking about gambling addiction. It is certainly very real and has ruined many individuals and families. Kudos for putting up the 800 line to call and ask for help. That just might help out one or more of your own viewers. ✌️👍

[@karenjordan5731]

I learned from your vid, to meet the casino host on every cruise from now on. Thanks both of you. I watch Chris too!

[@BettyLewis-ln8fq]

I have found that if you're nice and not demanding, it gets noticed in a positive way...I treat the casino as excursions and budget so much each day. I havent paid full price or for drinks in several years.

[@mikewest5796]

I am going on my “free” Club Royale cruise on the Mariner in March. Five nights in an interior cabin set us back $370. That was for taxes, fees, and gratuities. We’re pleased with that deal. Might throw in a few more bucks to upgrade our cabin, should it be reasonable. Thanks for the great content, Tony.

[@SheTravelingAgain]

Awesome!! Enjoy!

[@jbrow8016]

How much did you spend in the casino to get that ?

[@mikewest5796]

@@jbrow8016 me personally, not much. My wife on the other hand 🤪🤪🤪 Our thought process is $100 each daily during our cruises so not an exorbitant amount. Not sure how RC does the math to determine how much spent equates to a comped interior room.

[@ramonabalskus1244]

I loved that you gave the public announcement that gambling can be addictive. Strong work.

[@michellelloyd9605]

Just watched this tonight. Played in the casino for the first time in August 2023. Now we have 3 free cruises booked for 2024!! We are so excited.

[@juliegrinstead2873]

I love Club Royale! Last time I paid cruise fare was 2016. I have 3 cruises booked right now, through March ‘22. Was on Odyssey in August, and didn’t play as much as usual but, still earned enough points for future cruises and to keep my prime status. Love their program!

[@John-jk1zb]

We are primers 😃💪! Being a prime gave me 15 cruise offers for free and also free plays 😁

[@SwayPromo]

How much are you gambling with every time you cruise

[@KarynHill]

Gambling and casinos don't interest me but I'm very happy for everyone to flock to the casino while I take a swim! It would be about the only time I'd be able to find some space in the pool!

[@ilovesparky13]

Their gambling is subsidizing the rest of us 🤪

[@heideleskun1163]

Nice job about the addiction hotline Tony. Seriously that's awesome.

[@sharonstockman1080]

My last cruise was on Allure in Dec 2019. Chris is so right. Always check in with Casino host. I always get with them first night to see how the machines did previous cruise. My Casino host helped me a lot in how to play slot machines. I ended up winning $22,000 the first 2 days of the second week of my cruise. First jackpots I had ever hit. Love the casino. I’ll try my luck again in 21 days on Oasis of the Seas. Another B2B and chance to win.

[@alikaalex]

This is a good tip? When do you feel is the best time to find the host?

[@Scott_MS]

just came across your video…thx for the info…we’re headed to our very first cruise aboard the Navigator of the Seas in Dec 2022….we’ll be sure to go visit the casino host…take care !!

[@kathyparker4453]

We absolutely love the Casino Never thought really about meeting the Host. We were always told they come to you. Well glad to know this. THANKS TONY. and Mr. R.C. HOST HONG

[@clarencemarquez8134]

Hi Tony. Thank you for going outside the "box" and inviting a Casino Host for a very informative interview. Please consider doing the same with Carnival. Thank you.

[@daleperry8266]

And Celebrity cruises. Thanks Tony!

[@vickiezalesky8222]

Thanks for the free play tip! We have a family trip planned next year on the Harmony so we’re all excited to give it a try. We always use our CAS free play but we weren’t aware of the other. 😃

[@donmoors8992]

Great episode Tony! My bride and I will be on the Odyssey in Jan. Can’t wait to put the knowledge you and Chris shared with us. Thanks so much 😎

[@teresah5318]

For the first time ever, I was given $100 casino money on our next cruise. I usually do my own bookings and I thought I would try a PVP (Princess Vacation Planner). Not only did we get a good discount and pricing for our next cruise but the casino credit was a surprise. I do play on sea days and have never met the casino host. Now I get to ask how to redeem this credit on our first sea day. Thanks for sharing!!

[@elainewiggs9404]

We love Chris and he's the reason we starting watching your videos. We got our next cruise from the casino. Headed into a Junior Suite in March for Free.

[@nanabananafodor4870]

Really enjoyed this episode. Been a big fan of Chris since before the shutdown. He actually led me to you, Tony. Thanks for the really informative interview. The two of you rock and are my fav cruise vloggers... well along with Emma of course.

[@amusementcruiser7332]

Every cruise I’ve been on in the last 5-6 years have been comped cruises through the casino Royale program as well as other cruise lines casino programs just paying taxes and fees for my stateroom. It’s a great benefit for those that love cruising and plan to gamble anyway. My wife and I take $2500 each to gamble with and usually end up coming home with funds. Not a bad option. Nice video Tony. A lot of people out there don’t know about this. Thanks for the video.👍🛳🌴

[@lindielu1448]

Thanks Tony for the great info. I live in Reno Nv and are very familiar with Casino Host. Never knew cruise ships have them. I gamble on ever cruise I have been on and have never been offer any casino perks. So I really learned a lot from your video. I will definitely be contacting a casino host on my next cruise. Keep up the great work ❤️❤️❤️

[@cynthiavazquez8044]

Thanks for taking the mystery out of this for many people. My husband and I have had so many offers (and taking 6 this year) and only pay taxes and fees. We only gamble on cruise ships now- best rewards. 🤩

[@makemeholla4u]

Awesome information. Thank you. I will be on Royal for the 1st time in less than 2 weeks and will definitely be hitting up the casino within the 1st 2 days.

[@jessicageriene6841]

Thanks Tony this was a helpful video especially for someone like me that has never gambled on a ship. Hanging out in the casino is on our to do list on our April Cruise.

[@stevenhill1954]

Yup, cruise casino comps are real just like land based casinos, the more you play the better those comps are. For newbies the casino host and his/her staff will help you with any questions you may have.

[@chantalsslippersondeedeesf4853]

I get my cruises comped from NCL casinos at Sea! I gamble though! I pay the taxes and whatever fees ! I’ve cruised for only 500 for two in a balcony, a suite and once I upgraded for 200pp in the owners suite! Haven’t done this though since the pandemic! I’m ready!!!

[@cleeweaver3252]

Gonna try roulette on my cruise coming up this sunday. Learned some stuff from you tube i want to try out in real life. Its good to hear they have a rewards program on Royal, keep up the good work Tony. Thx for the tip.

[@Silverholic]

I wish you would have asked about how the point system works for table games like Craps, Roulette and Jackjack. But thanks for the info, on my next cruise I will talk to the host for sure! I had no idea about all of this.

[@marilyncorcoran4138]

Wow! I didn’t know there was free play…I will check it out when we go in Feb! Thanks for this video, very interesting! And we do get free cruises and we do take advantage of them!

[@laurahenshaw3590]

I've been on 3 free cruises with RCCL. I'm ready to belly up to the craps table again!!

[@yvonneharper8912]

I am not casino gambler. I would love to try my winning hand one day. I have good friends who gamble on the ship's casino all the time and tell how they win a free cruise. Now, here is my Wow moment! I didn't know everyone has a free play for the 1st two days! Now that is one amazing tidbit! Thank you Tony and Chris Wong!

[@bonniecreevy2642]

Same!! I’ve always been to scared to try

[@katherinechambers9859]

I LOVE Royale Casino! They are the nicest folks. We have received a free cruise and my sister has seven free cruises, so far.

[@scottbrady3221]

We’re doing a 16 day Panama cruise in February on the Norwegian Bliss, thanks to the casino.😱👍

[@pamlaminsky8905]

Cruised many times open Royal, never knew about the free play on the first two days. Will definitely seek out the casino Host next cruise.

[@alisonjordan303]

So glad I saw this video! I’m going on Odyssey this wknd!!! I am going to try & find Chris!

[@sistakathy]

Great casino Information. Oh my....thank you. I can't help but wonder about NCL and Holland American. I might have to relook at RCL!

[@nancysvideostuff]

I have never been in a casino. We were thinking about it for our Christmas cruise. I am glad to know about the free play. We'll be sure to stop in and use it. Our first 2 days are at sea, so we'll have plenty of time.

[@Bigfootonthemove]

My Wifey & I are all booked on Allure on my free cruise balcony suite may 8th..2022 paid 226.00 total for 6 NTs also have free wifi an couple other perks....... looking forward to it...

[@williamdoranski7621]

tony i would suggest ... each major lines casino program. as seperate topics. ie carnival ect. would be some great content..

[@paulthefish33]

I would guess it’s the same for any cruise line. Thanks for the information.

[@leighwatkins17]

I follow Chris and enjoyed his vlogs during the pandemic! I'm not a big gambler but the big deterrent is the smoking. I don't even like having to walk through the casino to get to other parts of the ship. I try to fin alternate routes so that I don't wind up breathing it and reeking of smoke. I wonder if other cruise lines have the free play to entice people?!!! Need to look into that!

[@gailcreighton5484]

Celebrity has a casino and there is absolutely no smoking. Not ever! They also, like most cruise lines, has a casino loyalty program. We took a two week cruise on Princess and smoking was allow at certain times in the casino. It smelled so badly that I couldn’t even stay there during the nonsmoking times.

[@texasgirl8446]

Oh wow I didn’t know that it’s good to know that’s Tony for the update

[@aliceresue3693]

Great information. I didn’t know about the free play first 2 days of cruise on Royal

[@act7733]

Tony what a great video. I am 65 and have never gambled in my life. I was on Celebrity this past August in Europe and played roulette and won $700 over a number of sessions. I always tipped the dealer and on the last day tipped pit boss and cage lady and everyone else I could find. I am scheduled for another Celebrity and Royal Caribbean cruise in December (back to back Christmas Cruises) and appreciate your insights and information. I will immediately seek out the Casino Host as I plan to play again.

[@kodiham7532]

How much is customary to tip?

[@edclearwater9891]

I did not know about the free play(slots) on RCL Key Card. I will have to ask the Casino Host on my other cruise lines if they have free play too. Great nugget, Thank You Tony !!

[@NinjaPuppy.2]

Excellent video. Thanks to Tony and Chris for the great information.

[@anthonyblair8880]

How interesting that chat was. Doing the Maiden voyage on Wonder of the Seas in April. I will definitely be using some of these tips for the Casino! Thanx

[@tf6534]

Loved your visit with Chris. He's always the best. Honest and true! Tim Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@beachymamaadventures]

This is VERY helpful! I can’t believe how many points I have probably wasted in the past! Do you have to talk to the casino host to redeem your free play?

[@Ken-xn3rk]

I prefer Princess cruises and I wonder if you know the info for that cruise line? Just a quick story: my last Caribbean cruise I played craps each night. I preplanned with my spending cash for $200.00/per day (or night) if I wanted to play but held back on excursions instead. I won each night between $200.00-$450.00. I would cash out, go one deck up to the pursers desk and pay off any expenses I accrued like drinks, excursions on no casino days etc. when I got my end of cruise room statement in what I owed, I had a zero balance owing and in fact went home with about half of my spending money I brought with me. Some would say I still spent half of my spending cash for my cruise. I say I fully paid for essentially anything I wanted while on my cruise . And still managed to come home with half my money I went with. (I do that when I go to Vegas with my brother).

[@dbncreationz]

Wow I’m so glad I came across your video, I didn’t know this

[@michellefindley6058]

Total test the fates kind of gal. We are not high rollers at all, but manage to play enough to get offers on future cruises and sometimes free drinks. I love the social interaction at the tables and a big personality dealer to make it fun.

[@MrOnemanop]

Without a doubt the most valuable video I’ll watch this year. So much new information. We’ve been cruising for 10 years, how come I didn’t already know this? (P.S. my wife follows you faithfully.)

[@eileenbell8482]

Thank you for the info on casino. You do a great job. I did not know about free play.

[@jasonatkins1467]

Outstanding video man! I pretty much only gamble on cruuse ships. Learned lot!

[@glocksmith0055]

I’m going on my 3rd free cruise next week from Royal. Only had to pay port fees and taxes totaling $158

[@jimmysgrl]

I was a casino host on land. It was a great job because I made people happy most of the time!

[@jenniferleandro2708]

Tony what a great idea for a video maybe u can interview a host for carnival since all ships are different

[@margaretgatlin882]

Is the free play on first two days only fir new people ? Also he did at fir all Royal ships ? My first time watching & I like the video and subscribed :)

[@margaretatter4743]

I will be sailing RC in August for only the 3rd time. I'm definitely going find the casino host and pick his brain. I love to gambling on cruises. Thank you for the tips. You rock.

[@JackieLazzaro]

Thx for this video. I found it informative and entertaining. That's why I enjoy your videos!

[@marieortiz810]

Great interview! I did not know about the free play first few days on a cruise!! Wrote it down in my notes for my February cruise on the Mariner of the Seas.

[@michaellajoie6009]

We took a cruise on the Oasis of the Seas on the last cruise out of New Jersey in October. Spent most nights in the Casino. Roulette is my thing. Learned a lot from your conversation with Chris. Thank you so much

[@JUANCARLOS-yl4rw]

Hi Tony I know this is a old video but my question is HOW DO YOW ENROLL IN TO THE PROGRAM???? TNK U IN ADVANCE

[@CTChipmunk]

The problem I've always heard is that the cruise ship casinos aren't regulated at sea, so the machines don't pay that well, especially after the first day or two.

[@fisgibgbobber]

He said that you start getting perks at 400 points.. So a 1 point per 5 dollars put in the slot that's 2 grand put in the slots. No thanks

[@gailgohrick5836]

I am Diamond Plus and only recently learned about the extra $ loaded on the sea pass card for the first two days! So now I always go w/in that time frame. The most I have gotten is $2, but maybe sometime it will be more!!

[@pupqueens7118]

You do a really good job. That was helpful thank you

[@georgianapage7198]

Love the royal casino program!! Had no idea about the free play on the first two days!! Great tip!

[@paulaatchison1558]

Hi Tony. My spoise and I both received RCL Casino offers. Spouse was offered a free interior or ocean view room. My offer was $100 off. We called Casino Royale and we combined the offers and received a comped balcony room. We are both low rolling slot players. However I do love the dice on the occasion. " Horn High Yo and a Yo for the dealers" on every come out role. Happy Cruising!

[@grannyoffive1313]

Thank you Tony and Chris… This was a great and informative video👍🛳👍

[@MrsQakakrissie]

We used my key card on our last cruise while playing roulette and was just offered $25 balcony . So of course we booked for February. Our anniversary. 4 days /balcony for 2 people with gratuities included and it was only 359 after taxes 🥰🥰 can’t wait 98 days ..

[@gwillis01]

I did not know about the free plays on the slot machine on the first two days of the Royal Caribbean cruise

[@christinevillela2710]

Best video advice about the casino! Thanks for your time and effort.

[@kathyparker5899]

OHHHHH NOOOOOOO we just got off a RC cruise and I missed the free play. Now I now. Thanks for the advice.