Tempting Lady Luck aboard a cruise ship
Las Vegas at sea? The cruise ships today houses a variety of gaming options ranging from games for first timers to high stakes gambling tables for the more experienced players. Most medium to large ships offer blackjack, slots countless Caribbean Stud Poker, Roulette and Craps.
Casino size and choice of games ranges from basic to large and lavish Vegas-style casinos. It is important to know that while ships are permitted to open its casino in international waters, which are closed while in port.
If the game is a very important part of their cruise, keep in mind that some itineraries such as Bermuda, where dock for several days, the playing time is limited. Also, Please note that due to the laws of Hawaii, there are no casinos on NCL America ships based there, including the Pride of Aloha, Pride of America and Pride of Hawaii. Similarly, casinos can stay open to Alaska cruise inside passage unless within three miles of a port.
Tournaments
Tournaments continue to gain popularity in the cruise ships, with most of the big casinos. Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal, NCL and Princess are among the characteristics that slot and tournaments blackjack.
In recent years, the growing popularity of Texas Hold-em Poker has induced some of the lines to add live poker tables and conduct of "no limit tournaments playing one or more times during the cruise. And last year, held the finals of the World Poker Tournament aboard a ship Holland America.
Princess Cruises recently added automated Poker Pro tables to some of its ships. And do not forget that Bingo is making a comeback due more new games and prizes.
Special Promotions
If you like the game, ask your cruise specialist research for upcoming promotions or any tournament gaming that may be of interest to you. And when on board, be sure to report to the casino floor manager for an update casino on developments in their particular cruise.
Ah, the "free" drinks in Las Vegas are a tradition on cruises on board, but pit bosses can you buy a drink from time to time if you're spending a lot of time (or money) trying to beat Lady Luck. For information on the cruise next game, check out CruiseJungle community boards.
Players Club
The Ocean Players Club, operated by Carnival Corporation on ships of major cruise lines that consists mainly of Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Holland America, Costa Cruises, Cunard and Seabourn. Membership Ocean Players Club registration is free and is coordinated with the host board casino.
This club has something for everyone, regardless the level of play. There are awards for playing slots and adjustable betting limits for high rollers. Players can earn points used for gifts, discounts in-flight services, complimentary beverages and discounts on future cruises.
Celebrity Cruises has something for novice players and high-rolling fans alike. In addition to the standard games such as blackjack, American roulette, Caribbean poker, three card poker, craps, Texas hold 'em, plus video and slot machines, black line also has blackjack, poker and slot tournaments on every trip.
In fact, Celebrity has its own program VIP player called "Club Blue Chip" for certain persons who qualify. You can earn points, which result in discounts on future cruises and in different areas on board. Each trip also includes bingo, where you can compete for cash and prizes.
About the Author
Joe Ewart is a 30 year cruise industry veteran and a member of the Cruise Lines International Association Hall of Fame. He is CEO and editor of http://www.CruiseJungle.com an informaational cruise web site desgined for consumers.
In Texas Hold'em. The Board is a stairway: 6-7-8-9-10. I A & J. My opponent has K & J. Who wins?
6-7-8-9-10 .... I would say, split pot. No? Please correct if I'm wrong. But the "base" is the rule, using the 5 cards on the table its own + 2 letters to make the best hand of 5 cards only. Therefore, I would like to make a straight with J to make my 7-8-9-10-J, but the end of my opponent. Naturally, with a "sixth" card is out of the question. Like say, "My Ace is higher than the king." Totally wrong. Besides, what if my opponent has Q & J. I still have my A & J. Do I have the highest straight between him and me? Makign him the winner? My thought is we're both straight. Same range. Both steps flush or straight flush, not so much. Division of the boat. Right? Unless, when you have the AKQJ-10 straight flush. This beats any right that never, right?
You are right in principle. 5 card hand, both have 7-8-9-10-J, and split the pot, no card session. The extra K or does not matter. But if the opponent had JQ, then it has 8-9-10-JQ, and win. 8-9-10-JQ is better than the 7-8-9-10-J. It is a more straight. Yes, 10-JQKA is the highest straight
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