When it was my turn to play, I tapped the button and three cruise ships on the wheels came up, lights flashed and bells rang. It was a little embarrassing as people playing other slots all looked at me. The Filipino attendant said 'you just won a free cruise!' A manager came over to verify the win. The wild unpredictability of the spin —those hopeful, breathless moments spent awaiting the outcome. It's a triumph when things line up and when they don't, it's an opportunity to give it another go. We're always adding new and exciting slot machines to our Carnival casinos. Cruise ship casinos have all the games you would expect at any casino. This includes slot machines, video poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette. If you're a fan of more obscure table games like pai gow, or a specific type of slot machine, then it's unlikely the cruise ship will have it (although they do offer some variations). Yes, every cruise ship casino has penny slots. But they offer so many variations of ways to win that, at 1 cent per variation, your 1 cent bet can easily end up costing you more than $2 a go.
Victory Has Given Out Over $26 million In Jackpots & Prizes Since Opening
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL – Victory Casino Cruises just completed it's first holiday season after it's first 5 months of operation. Payouts to customers were over $26 million dollars in jackpots and prizes. Many of Victory's passengers came home with extra spending money, a big screen TV or iPad2; even a car to add to their holiday gifts. In December alone, Victory paid out over $4.6 million in slot wins with many winners going home with over $10,000. Victory has been sailing steady with over 90,000 passengers experiencing the new casino ship since debuting last summer.
On top of cash jackpots, a brand new Lincoln MKX was given away in a 'Swipe ‘n Win' promotion that spanned over 9 weeks. Players were able to add entries every time they sailed and finalists were announced weekly. On December 18th, the big winner was chosen and in a true holiday spirit, the young college student who won the car turned around and gave it to her mother. The holidays were celebrated big and Victory gave away an IPad2 every cruise over Thanksgiving weekend and over Christmas and New Year, 42″ flatscreens!
Victory Casino Cruises is Florida's most authentic Las Vegas-style casino experience featuring 5 hour casino cruises on the Atlantic Ocean departing Port Canaveral at Terminal B2. This new casino ship is a breath of fresh air compared to previous casino ships. You have to see it to believe it…in addition to a multi-million dollar renovation, Victory offers live entertainment including Big Norm's Club V Nightclub, a quality dinner buffet and á la carte menu as well as game offerings that are second to none in Florida. Only on Victory can you play craps, roulette and wager in SportsBook along with blackjack, slots, EZ Bac, 3-Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em.
Now, in 2012 Victory is sailing ahead with some of the hottest games from the Vegas Gaming show including a new electronic 'Texas Hold ‘Em' table, they have doubled the number of 'Wheel of Fortune' machines, and added Bally's; 'Money Wheel' and 'Ultimate Dragon Spin' slot machines. The ever popular, 'Betty Boop' will debut on January 22nd.
For reservations or more information, phone 1-855-GO-VICTORY or 321-799-0021.
Do Cruise Ships Tighten Slots During the Cruise?
Lunch Buffet Evening Buffet. Golden Eagle Casino. 1121 Goldfinch Rd, Horton, KS 66439 (785) 486-6601. Send this business details to yourself or up to 5 friends. Golden eagle casino lunch buffet. The buffet was Mexican, and included Indian fry bread, tamales, enchiladas, tacos, salad, rice, beans, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and a dessert bar with pies, soft serve, and cookies. The lunch buffet was $5 and included tea/soda. We were pleased with our trip here. Ask Alix1929 about Golden Eagle Casino. Golden Eagle Casino has always permitted those 18-years and older to play Bingo in the Entertainment Center. Now in addition to Bingo, guests 18-years and older will be allowed to play select class 2 slot machines. All ages are permitted to dine in the Golden Eagle Buffet, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday - Sunday. $8.75 $5.75 with Players Card.Prices do not include tax. All buffets except breakfast includes soup, salad, and dessert. Pursuant to our Tribal State Compact, Golden Eagle Casino does not allow guests under the age of 18 to play Bingo and guests under the age of 21 to take part in any other gaming we offer. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of our services or any system or networks connected to our services.
By Jerry 'Stickman'
Jerry:
I have gone on several cruises over the past several years. While at sea, I enjoy playing the slot machines as well as blackjack and craps.
I believe there is a sinister plan being executed by the ship's management. Let me explain. During the first few days of each cruise – roughly the first half – I win on the slots. I may not win every time, but I am always money ahead. Then sometime after the cruise midpoint the slots become very tight. Sure I get a small win now and then, but I always lose. It seems the closer to the end of the trip, the more I lose.
I sometimes play longer near the end to try to win something, but it is no use. I simply lose, lose and lose some more. I believe the slots are programmed looser at the start of the cruise to make you think you will win and then they are tightened at the end to get the most money they can.
I have complained to management but was told they don't change the payback of the machines. I don't believe them. My wallet knows better.
Joe M
Dear Joe,
This would be a diabolical plot, indeed. Bait the 'sucker' and draw him in, then change the game – sort of like a 'bait-and-switch' ploy.
On top of cash jackpots, a brand new Lincoln MKX was given away in a 'Swipe ‘n Win' promotion that spanned over 9 weeks. Players were able to add entries every time they sailed and finalists were announced weekly. On December 18th, the big winner was chosen and in a true holiday spirit, the young college student who won the car turned around and gave it to her mother. The holidays were celebrated big and Victory gave away an IPad2 every cruise over Thanksgiving weekend and over Christmas and New Year, 42″ flatscreens!
Victory Casino Cruises is Florida's most authentic Las Vegas-style casino experience featuring 5 hour casino cruises on the Atlantic Ocean departing Port Canaveral at Terminal B2. This new casino ship is a breath of fresh air compared to previous casino ships. You have to see it to believe it…in addition to a multi-million dollar renovation, Victory offers live entertainment including Big Norm's Club V Nightclub, a quality dinner buffet and á la carte menu as well as game offerings that are second to none in Florida. Only on Victory can you play craps, roulette and wager in SportsBook along with blackjack, slots, EZ Bac, 3-Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em.
Now, in 2012 Victory is sailing ahead with some of the hottest games from the Vegas Gaming show including a new electronic 'Texas Hold ‘Em' table, they have doubled the number of 'Wheel of Fortune' machines, and added Bally's; 'Money Wheel' and 'Ultimate Dragon Spin' slot machines. The ever popular, 'Betty Boop' will debut on January 22nd.
For reservations or more information, phone 1-855-GO-VICTORY or 321-799-0021.
Do Cruise Ships Tighten Slots During the Cruise?
Lunch Buffet Evening Buffet. Golden Eagle Casino. 1121 Goldfinch Rd, Horton, KS 66439 (785) 486-6601. Send this business details to yourself or up to 5 friends. Golden eagle casino lunch buffet. The buffet was Mexican, and included Indian fry bread, tamales, enchiladas, tacos, salad, rice, beans, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and a dessert bar with pies, soft serve, and cookies. The lunch buffet was $5 and included tea/soda. We were pleased with our trip here. Ask Alix1929 about Golden Eagle Casino. Golden Eagle Casino has always permitted those 18-years and older to play Bingo in the Entertainment Center. Now in addition to Bingo, guests 18-years and older will be allowed to play select class 2 slot machines. All ages are permitted to dine in the Golden Eagle Buffet, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday - Sunday. $8.75 $5.75 with Players Card.Prices do not include tax. All buffets except breakfast includes soup, salad, and dessert. Pursuant to our Tribal State Compact, Golden Eagle Casino does not allow guests under the age of 18 to play Bingo and guests under the age of 21 to take part in any other gaming we offer. You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion or feature of our services or any system or networks connected to our services.
By Jerry 'Stickman'
Jerry:
I have gone on several cruises over the past several years. While at sea, I enjoy playing the slot machines as well as blackjack and craps.
I believe there is a sinister plan being executed by the ship's management. Let me explain. During the first few days of each cruise – roughly the first half – I win on the slots. I may not win every time, but I am always money ahead. Then sometime after the cruise midpoint the slots become very tight. Sure I get a small win now and then, but I always lose. It seems the closer to the end of the trip, the more I lose.
I sometimes play longer near the end to try to win something, but it is no use. I simply lose, lose and lose some more. I believe the slots are programmed looser at the start of the cruise to make you think you will win and then they are tightened at the end to get the most money they can.
I have complained to management but was told they don't change the payback of the machines. I don't believe them. My wallet knows better.
Joe M
Dear Joe,
This would be a diabolical plot, indeed. Bait the 'sucker' and draw him in, then change the game – sort of like a 'bait-and-switch' ploy.
The oversight of games aboard ship is not the same as Las Vegas, Atlantic City Tunica and other major US land based casinos. I guess it may be theoretically possible to alter the pay schedules during the cruise, but it would take a considerable amount of work swapping out the control chips. Being found guilty of such actions would prove devastating for the cruise lines. Besides, they don't have to resort to surreptitious actions such as changing payouts to make money; they have an automatic edge built in.
Do you keep accurate records of each session? Do you note the time, game, denomination and amount won or lost? I suspect your memory may be playing tricks with you. You may remember a few wins early on, but when you begin to lose as the trip progresses, you notice the depleted bankroll. You stated that you play longer sessions. Longer sessions mean more loses.
I recommend that you break your total trip bankroll into session bankrolls, play for a fixed amount of time each session (or until your session bankroll runs out), and keep accurate records of your play. If you do this I think you will see that the ship's casino makes money at a consistent rate throughout the trip.
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Follow these tips and you should have better of luck on future cruises.
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Jerry 'Stickman' is an expert in craps, blackjack and video poker and advantage slot machine play. He is a regular contributor to top gaming magazines. The 'Stickman' is also a certified instructor for Golden Touch Craps and Golden Touch Blackjack. For more information visit www.goldentouchcraps.com or www.goldentouchblackjack.com or call 1-886-738-3423. You can contact Jerry 'Stickman' at stickmanGTC@aol.com
