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Can I use cruise cash to get money in the casino for table games? Can I use a gift card to get money in the casino for table games? If the answer is yes to either question, how?

I'm aware that you can use a gift card before your cruise to put into cruise cash. Can you turn that into cash at the casino through a slot machine without being charged 3%? Also, can i bring more than one $500.00 gift card with me and turn it into cash via a slot machine without a 3% charge? I'd prefer to turn $1500 that way into cash for gambling because of the discount.

My wife is concerned the casino on our May 3rd cruise wont be open, The fact that we will not be in international waters (not sure) concerns her. Anyone with any first hand experience ?