HE RACKS UP HUGE CASINO BILL SO IT MUST BE THE CRUISE LINES FAULT

[@donniechance4682]

If you go to Vegas, they don't tap on the shoulder and tell you spending to much.

[@lowvizlife]

I hate when people try to blame others for their own addictions and bad habits.

[@Masterchief68a]

Judges should REFUSE to hear cases like this!

[@sarahj.5970]

Agreed.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Exactly, waste of courts time. People know they are losing but they think they will make it up on the next hand dealt or slot will hit big. They are lying saying it’s not their fault…blah, blah, blah.

[@Ravenclaw0536]

What a stupid case. They should charge him for damages, a penalty and all legal fees for wasting the courts time.

[@mattsvids0120]

The thing is it's a (class action) lawsuit so that means there's more than one. Sounds to me like there is a lawyer out there who knows that they will never win but is going to take their money anyway!

[@kristenkroes9649]

Too many can’t take responsibility for their own actions.

[@mollymitchell6242]

He needs to put on his big boy pants. It's your decision to keep gambling!

[@randa200771]

Unfortunately we live in a nanny state where no one wants to take responsibility for their own actions, its always someone else's fault.

[@Garth_T]

Absolutely frivolous lawsuit. You know what you're getting into when you gamble.

[@alicedyment4219]

So did Maga.

[@KZ1211-t2q]

We like gambling on cruises, and get many free cruises through the casino. However, we bring a certain amount of cash for gambling on each cruise and when it's gone, it's gone.

[@deemariedubois4916]

My husband and I gamble occasionally at casinos in different places at Indigenous Casinos. We have a budget going in and when we hit our pre set limit, we are finished.

[@jameswade7550]

Absolutely same here just a little common sense go a long way.

[@roybatten4389]

Exactly

[@jimsalmon5158]

I’ve been on 3 cruises so far, and I’m happy to say that I haven’t dropped a cent in the casino.

[@jimdunlop4427]

8 cruises here....not a cent spent in the casinos...don't like that you need to walk through it...

[@gerogeneparsons7743]

@@jimdunlop4427 same here!

[@edgross9874]

We win free interior cabin cruises through the casino then upgrade to balcony. We don't go to the casino to win big but to churn over time. We do quite well using the casino free cruises.

[@shirleyann3471]

@@jimdunlop4427 30 cruises and we have not spent 1 cent in the casino

[@tracyshrieves5040]

We bring cash to spend in the casino and when it's gone it's gone. it's the same for when we go to our local casino. And we have heard people talk about spending their rent money. You have to set limits. Casinos are not free! Thanks Don!

[@gonefishing8347]

"No one is telling me how much I'm spending and they are at fault" made me sit back. Moronic excuse for poor spending habits. I set a budget and when it's gone it's gone.

[@davidh9844]

Hey, if you are a perpetual victim, of course it's someone else's fault.

[@belxsar1504]

There seems to be an unfortunate increasing incidence of people refusing to accept responsibility and accountability for their own choices and actions.

[@stewartscarborough4608]

I'm addicted to watching Don's Family Vacations and no one has told me to stop. I'm suing!

[@marthagrant143]

We don't frequent the casino when we cruise. I go with the philosophy that over time, "The house always wins."

[@Hawkeye2001]

Always

[@tlm7767]

Good for you. Some of us love to go to the casino.

[@DMcGray]

Yes you are correct that is why they have them! Cruise ships have the highest odds - as Don said 20% revenue comes from the casino. Note the word Revenue. That is what it is about. After 20+ years in gaming it’s all about the gambler feeling good about loosing!🎉

[@marthagrant143]

@ Yes, for some it is entertainment. Glad you enjoy it.

[@samiglover4390]

I personally avoid the casinos because the payouts are shamefully low. I understand not blaming others for bad choices but I don't understand why the cruise would give credit for thousands of dollars without securing payment first

[@carolynwilson7806]

I don’t understand how people think they are not responsible for their actions. I think filing a lawsuit because you can’t control yourself is despicable.

[@joeseatac331]

The judge should ban these plaintiffs from all gambling venues, after they’re told to go kick rocks. Idiots.

[@emiliawalker4346]

Unfortunately gambling addiction is not something to joke about, that being said it is not the cruise line's issue. Perhaps these people should have themselves barred from all casinos, it can be done.

[@beckygilmore4798]

it has to be a voluntary ban, you can do that if you have a problem

[@tuliomeza1]

Or just sail on cruise lines with out casinos like Disney or Viking.

[@thomasallen6980]

Don is the queen of shaming fellow cruisers. You go gurl.

[@davidfarmer7397]

If they remove the casino from the ship, I wouldn’t care.

[@markl4593]

My father once gave me very wise advice regarding gambling which I’ll pass on - “The more you bet, the more you win!”

[@robertestes4583]

I track every penny I spend and how much is left on my CC. These people know exactly what they are doing. They are trying to blame others for their own mistakes.

[@barbaralazier8352]

Surely the cruise lines have a list of people who should not be in their casinos

[@philiptornelli3477]

I would think a guy that just lost 8K is exactly the kind they want.

[@tuliomeza1]

1) Should it really be the cruise line’s responsibility to keep track the way you suggest? 2) How would the cruise line even know? How would the cruise line know who cannot afford to lose $8,000 vs. some rich person for whom $8,000 in gambling losses isn’t a big deal?

[@jamiesuejeffery]

I live in Reno, Nevada. Who remembers the now old movie, "Casino?" In Nevada they are a bit more sophisticated than breaking hands, but the screws are still going in. I don't gamble. But here is the real deal: the casino always wins. If you want a bit of fun, just go in with a $20, or $100, whatever you can afford to spend, because you are not coming out with that cash and if they give you a line, they will collect.

[@brucepobanz]

Remember Casino well. The Tangiers hotel the movie called it I worked on that film. And living in Vegas I knew about how things were handled

[@timmccartney2367]

@@brucepobanz I liked the movie Casino until they started breaking legs.

[@philiptornelli3477]

Unfortunately, the unknown outcome is what makes it exciting. A personal limit no matter how high doesn't work very well for the addicted person.

[@kene8895]

It's always that "next" spin that will hit big and the little devil on your shoulder from you drink cup helps to.

[@chrisw.9841]

LOL

[@carljohnson6434]

He should be charged for wasting the courts time with this lawsuit!

[@susansiegmund2546]

If you find out the outcome of this lawsuit I would love to hear about it. Geeez. You are right. They need help!

[@jimmy6tall]

They should use cash only in Casino on Cruise Ships.

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

I never knew you could put gambling costs on your room account. I thought the casinos were cash only.

[@Radioman7600]

Tough buggies. He lost. 😅

[@kitt2000car]

@@sabrinamerrick1271 Cruise companies should set limits. Since they seem to refuse to do so?? Cant collect?? Too bad cry me a river.

[@bethdavis6863]

@@sabrinamerrick1271Nope. You can put it on your room account or get cash on your credit cards to gamble. Adults, however, should set and remain in their budget with no blaming of others.

[@kelsiewilson]

​@@kitt2000carreally. I get what your saying, but.....And limit their own income? That makes no business sense. You are basically asking the cruise line to be a babysitter.

[@luba7490]

Gambling is just another addiction, like drugs, the only institution that wins is the casino, gambling has, does and will ruin many people’s lives

[@rogerthat.9105]

People ruin their own lives

[@gaylanlee6447]

Only time I ever went to the Casino is when my wife and I were given two gold colored chips with the ship logo to use in a slot machine. We used them in the slot and of course did not win. Then we both thought, "oh man, we just lost two souvenirs!" We went on another cruise and were given two similar chips, we kept them, stayed away from the casino and had two souvenirs. The casino is not our thing to do.😎🤟

[@frankbroom1376]

It's about accountability. People don't want to take responsibility for their actions and want to blame someone or entity for their lack of self control vice looking in the mirror. SMH.

[@QueenKayKay47]

These people are so privileged! No surprise!!!!

[@unlvqasl]

I live in Las Vegas. I have a definite gambling limit - $1. Also back in the good old mob days in Vegas if you tried to stiff a casino they would find your body out in the desert.

[@FrielFamilyFootball]

The good old days when you got free stuff with the mob.

[@nicolemiller4688]

I've been to casinos many times, it could be very dangerous.

[@robertb7864]

If they don't want to let me off the ship, just take me out for another week. Lol

[@johncappadona9268]

Thank you for all these years ,having a hard time with my cancer and facing Liquid radiation . And trying to fit my cruising time not easy, God Bless Ps. watch your weight. With love

[@lindasm8773]

🙏

[@johncappadona9268]

@lindasm8773 love Don ,I am going through the same situation

[@danasandoval624]

No wonder the courts are so tied up with ridiculous cases like this. The lawyers should be ashamed of themselves for indulging these idiots. We live at a time when people want to take zero accountability for their own actions. Grow up no one in life needs to be tapped on the shoulder when you are an adult and being stupid, life doesn’t work like that!

[@mrlogboy]

I too have a gambling limit when I’m on a cruise ship or in Vegas or any other place -$100 once I hit negative hundred dollars I stopped gambling lolol . Yes I’m being a smart butt which means I never gamble. That’s why I love Disney cruises

[@mrlogboy]

For your Dr Pepper example watch the news maybe somebody will take you up on it and somebody in California will do a class action lawsuit against Dr Pepper saying you should’ve warned me that you were so yummy and addictive and you’ll cause me to gain calories if it’s not diet many many many silly what I would consider frivolous lawsuit to come out of California

[@imobannon]

There is no legal obligation (at least when cruising from/to the U.S.), for a cruising companion/roommate to pay for their partner's gambling debt. Unless they are married, in which case, they can be sued. But after allowing someone to spend, a cruise line cannot unilaterally detain a passenger when they are in a U.S. port. The passenger can and will be held accountable, of course. But friends/ parents/ others not their spouse, cannot be held liable.

[@cindyonyoutube]

It's tiresome to deal with these people who won't take responsibility for their own stupid decisions.

[@Alfy1950]

I went on a cruise last January, and I used cash at the machines. Each night I would use $20.00 when it was gone that was it. Better luck the next night.

[@Hawkeye2001]

This should be laughed out of the court room

[@PaulGodfrey]

I do think the cruise line should maybe make it a little more difficult to lose that kind of money so quickly. A daily limit that you have to sign to override might be a start. Or a daily gambling summary to the cabin? Or a delay in recharging the account? This would hopefully nudge someone who is spending too much to maybe slow down. And it will also mean that they can't say they weren't told.

[@KZ1211-t2q]

Oh, please1 Should they also tell everyone they're eating too much at the buffet and may get fat??!! People need to be responsible for their own actions.

[@NancyD2]

I wonder if Australia has some kind of disclosure laws for casinos....since this is filed in Australia.

[@MO-fu7vi]

Gambling is widely available everywhere here in Australia local pubs clubs and casinos far far more than the US , this is a case of someone just not accepting there responsibility

[@margaretannschmitt2198]

Gambling is an addiction and the person hasn't reached his bottom. Cruise lines should have limits.

[@kennethbtrevias9567]

As a Travel Agency Owner- that "idiot" should be banned by "ALL" cruise lines- gamble ashore!

[@MS-qi1sk]

Did this moron not realize that when you give the cruise line a credit card at the beginning all expenses on board are charged to it, or did he think gambling was free with fake money. Make him pay for his own stupidity

[@Girasole5849]

Hopefully he gets hit with attorney fees for the cruise line. Frivolous lawsuit. Not a cruise line problem….it’s a passenger responsibility issue.

[@anthonypearson1897]

If people was to go to Las Vegas and gamble at one of those casinos and run up a debt. Before they leave that casino they going to collect their money. No difference on a cruise ship. Your lack of responsibility. Don't put the blame on the ship for your gambling problem

[@Graygeezer]

With a few exceptions, gambling preys upon people who are bad at math.

[@Hawkeye2001]

Like the Lottery

[@lej1105]

The last time I went to a casino I only brought a certain amount of money. No debit or credit cards. When the money was gone I left.

[@bondageboi]

what a way to hurt fellow cruisers....... we all wind up paying because of others.........

[@roybatten4389]

I’ll bring 1000 for each day. when it’s gone it’s gone however if I’m on a real cold streak and every wager loses, I’ll stop around 400 to 500 dollars and wait for the next day.

[@janicewestcott9844]

Should have checked his on board account

[@longlist45]

In the words of "Dirty Harry" Callihan, "A Mans Got To Know His Limitations"

[@yesterdayseyes]

If you are an adult, stop asking corporations to hold your hand and be your Mommy. Grow up!

[@mikeandshawnahual4072]

So the claim is what ... "I don't know how to be an adult !". People need to grow up and take responsibility for their decisions. How is the casino boss even supposed to know what amount of money is "to much" for each individual? Everyone will have there own amount. I have watched poker games on a cruise with a $40,000 pot. Insane and impossible amount to me but not for the people at the table were unfazed.

[@jameswade7550]

Uncontrollable Gambling is the Falt of the person not the cruise lines or Casino Gosh crazy to think they are taking the cruise lines to court.

[@sauronthegreat5799]

The should sue every casino on earth because people lose money all the time in them.

[@randijaffe-7665]

That is crazy!! You can always review your account. Can’t believe that a lawyer would take that case. Not the cruises fault- be responsible or don’t be around casinos! So many are addicted and stay all night there!

[@CaraOleary]

you'd think cruise lines would have a data base of clients who don't pay and then not allow them to gamble at all or maybe even cruise due to their debt. I hope the judge throws it out

[@Dalephredd]

“The cruise line forced me to gamble in their casino!” Case dismissed, pay up. I used to enjoy alcohol too much, decided that I’m an alcoholic. As a result, when I cruise I do not go to the bar, nor do I order alcohol from waiters. That is what adults do, they avoid temptation whenever possible.

[@gordonyates7972]

Can't believe people HAVE to have casinos to cruise. We go for the destinations, if I wanted to gamble there are plenty of options else where!😊

[@lulubell2222]

Excellent story I’m an old man now 78. I’ve been on more cruises than you could take a stick at since the 1970s, which was the Stone Age of cruising NCL etc. casinos have always been there. I can remember a female blackjack dealer dealing with cards because she said to her friend who is another dealer, this one has possibilities not sure what she meant, but I knew That obviously it was not. Shall we say kosher well gambling, drinking, and smoking I was once told comes from the same portion of the brain and those three things are very hard to control once they have taken a foot hole in your psyche and being on a cruise ship, which is a fantasy in itself and a lovely fantasy at that a couple of cocktails, the blazing lights away from land and old responsibility. It gives one the feeling that I’m floating physically, and mentally the casino plays very deeply into that but at the end of the day personal responsibility has to play. The problem is in our society. Personal responsibility is not something That is highly priced if I get into an automobile accident. What’s the first thing to say? It was the other guys’s fault not mine hey Dan it’s all connected brother.

[@richardracette-w6w]

That her problem. Thanks Don

[@deeplou1]

They publish the action being taken, but when the action is thrown out, they are suddenly quiet

[@lucasalvarez9588]

The ONLY leg they might stand on is if they can prove that the casino over served them alcohol and allowed them to continue to gamble. However, you must prove that the casino continued to serve you alcohol when you’re obviously too drunk.

[@moonshineone6834]

You can ask the front desk to stop your credit card, and play with a little cash to try your luck, if you like, and yes put a budget a night

[@jameshoffman2163]

People should take responsibility for their actions!

[@susantopper6809]

Definitely a frivolous lawsuit

[@Thetattedcat]

Live by the sword, dye by the sword

[@deniselawrie3570]

They need to take responsibility for their own actions - being an addiction or not - it's only up to you as an adult to get the help you need or know when to stop.

[@na195097]

I set myself a gambling budget as part of my entertainment/shopping. If I go over on gambling, then my shopping gets cut and vice versa. I do have a limited buffer where I can go over and it's still acceptable.

[@debh3106]

Sadly there are people with gambling problems and sadly the cruise lines take advantage of these vulnerable people. The cruise line could set gambling limits but hey....why would they when they make so much money from these people.

[@johndefalque5061]

I don't have the temperament for gambling. If I lost $300 in one night (or 10 mins), they would have to call security! I find losing money infuriating, not fun! When you keep losing, why can't you realize that you're not cut out for it? I don't smoke-quit that shit 32 yrs ago!

[@davidtripp3217]

As I always say "you can't fix stupid "

[@karenross4706]

Thanks Don

[@kelsiewilson]

I played slots for hours on a cruise and as sometimes occurs, i was luckily up $97.00. Not a huge amount by any account, but im quite happy with it and knew when to take my leave before i put it right back into the machine.

[@sherrydiener8688]

Hi Don, I feel like that every casino I go to. BUT I don't blame anyone ells.

[@MikeEMT609]

I’m not a big gambler but I do like to visit Las Vegas or Casinos on cruises. I like the slot machines, but prefer to use CASH and not “charge to the room”. It’s safer that way.

[@alone_not_lonely57]

You shouldn't be able to auto load to the card. They should have separate cards for gambling that can only be loaded with a guest service rep who can explain (😢) how it works.

[@Sean-C]

Agreed that you should set a limit. I always have a limit of 1K. Win lose or draw.

[@RichardWolfe-f1t]

When I go to the casino on a cruise, I put budgeted CASH in to the machine. When thats gone, I'm done going to the casino.

[@anakerose]

I can't with this one 🤦‍♀️ no responsibility for your own actions 🙄

[@traci4750]

I live in Las Vegas, see the blame game all the time. He needs help

[@douglasbray3563]

Good Morning Don, when you go to the casino you should bring cash and walk away if you spend it all.

[@edg8535]

I am not one that gambles and, on some cruises, limited myself to five bucks on a seven-day trip. However, one thing I have always wondered about is the odds they have and how much oversight is given to the casinos on the ships. You are always seeing where folks are provided free cruises, and you know the line will be making that money up. If the suit does get to go forward, that is the area they should dig into. I think the results would be interesting.

[@jasonbeeler1155]

The cruise lines convert cash transactions to payment transactions, which increases the limit someone can charge to a card. Almost every card has a very low limit for cash advances, which these transactions should be. The cruise lines circumvent the limits by making the transaction as if someone was purchasing goods.

[@jeanetteraichel8299]

The passengers must keep a mental tab on how much they are speeding. If i bring $800 total for gambling, rest assured when the $100 ($150 sea day) is gone, i will walk away

[@Rayarmour]

I would think that cruise lines would run your credit card now and then to make sure you could pay. Particularly if the bill get up there.

[@SherryCooper-su9dk]

The Cruise Line should Ban the guy from the Cassino on board because of Previous Gambling Issues !

[@unlvqasl]

Maybe they should ban him from the cruise ships - but of course we know that they would never do that.

[@johnwooten1210]

I have run into this with my gst. Big thing they cannot cruise anymore until it is paid

[@andyjudd9686]

I agree he is to blame, but surely it would be in the cruise lines interest to set a cap so they dont need to chase up unrecoverable debt.

[@peterking8586]

I was in a hotel casino in Egypt and they gave us a $20 (yes I know, but they used USD in the casino). We formulated a plan, as soon as we loose a single bet we would walk away. I walked away with about $60. I had worked with a buddy on developing a program calculating the probability of losing based on a bid placement. The program correctly identified that no matter what strategy you used you will loose. Based on that Knowledge we realized that we could loose our initial investment, but luck was on our side. I knew full well that if I had continued to play I would lose.

[@lizkotchek928]

That is the dumbest law suit I have ever heard of. When I cruise I set a limit of $20 to play the slots. That's about all I can afford to lose.

[@TimCheal-q2o]

The solicitors also are to blame….. telling vulnerable people that they will get them money back…. Wait until all the legal fees have been taken out…. See what’s left, the winners are the solicitors

[@aliasmarg8ta127]

Is he an adult? Then he needs to take responsibility for his actions.

[@DanKelly-l1t]

Exactly Don

[@davidrobertson606]

The ships have done it to themselves by removing cash from gambling and services. As the world goes more cashless there is more chance companies will not get paid.

[@stormbringeram]

Yes, it's definitely a personal choice addiction and most of us know individual that may have this problem.