firstAlaskancruise Posted April 22, 2013 #276 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thank you so much for the great information which we will be sure to take advantage of. My next question would be whether or not it is posible to make contact with the Casino Director prior to the cruise, and if so, how one does that?Again, thank you for the fast and excellent replies. Beth (jerbeth) We recently participated in a slot pull on the Norwegian Star. There were 33 participants, each paying $20.00. The organizer did notify the casino and they picked the machine. We each had 5 pulls and were almost even. The group decided to go ahead and play - each of us had 3 pulls. Ended up each of us pulled 15 times at the max - $3.00 on a $1.00 machine, until we had no money left. If ever there was the possibility of a "rigged" machine we had it. There was ONE payout of $60.00, three of $30.00, a few $9.00, maybe 25 of $3.00 in $1485.00 worth of play. Unbelievably low pay out and the casino personnel who picked the machine said it was "a good machine with a better payout than the other $1.00 machine." We kept playing until it we lost it all even though we had originally agreed to stop after the initial play. We had fun and it took quite a long time. No free drinks or other gifts. Diamond Princess at least had tee shirts and hats and showed up during our pull - not so on the Star. If I ever am in charge of coordinating a slot pull on a future cruise I will NOT let the casino know until we arrive and will NOT let them pick the machine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted April 22, 2013 #277 Share Posted April 22, 2013 We recently participated in a slot pull on the Norwegian Star. There were 33 participants, each paying $20.00. The organizer did notify the casino and they picked the machine. We each had 5 pulls and were almost even. The group decided to go ahead and play - each of us had 3 pulls. Ended up each of us pulled 15 times at the max - $3.00 on a $1.00 machine, until we had no money left. If ever there was the possibility of a "rigged" machine we had it. There was ONE payout of $60.00, three of $30.00, a few $9.00, maybe 25 of $3.00 in $1485.00 worth of play. Unbelievably low pay out and the casino personnel who picked the machine said it was "a good machine with a better payout than the other $1.00 machine." We kept playing until it we lost it all even though we had originally agreed to stop after the initial play. We had fun and it took quite a long time. No free drinks or other gifts. Diamond Princess at least had tee shirts and hats and showed up during our pull - not so on the Star. If I ever am in charge of coordinating a slot pull on a future cruise I will NOT let the casino know until we arrive and will NOT let them pick the machine!!! AMEN. I agree with the above statements. Thanks for your validation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koval Posted July 19, 2013 #278 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hi Ann, if you are still monitoring this thread, It would be great to get all your information for a Great Slot Pull I will be trying to "Pull" it off for our cruise to Hawaii, and would like for everyone to have a blast. Doing so means being organized, and it seems you have it down to a science :D My e-mail is hhmiracle@centurytel.net Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted July 19, 2013 #279 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hi Ann, if you are still monitoring this thread, It would be great to ge it. Have fun with this.ow. Jut entt all your information for a Great Slot Pull I will be trying to "Pull" it off for our cruise to Hawaii, and would like for everyone to have a blast. Doing so means being organized, and it seems you have it down to a science :D My e-mail is hhmiracle@centurytel.net Thanks The info should be in your email right now. Have fun with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffygirl Posted July 19, 2013 #280 Share Posted July 19, 2013 The info should be in your email right now. Have fun with this. Hi! I am organizing my first slot pull in September' date=' your information has been extremely helpful, Do you mind send me your spreadsheet as well? My email is [email']tiffygirl23@gmail.com[/email] Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted July 19, 2013 #281 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hi! I am organizing my firsave a great slot pull in September, your information has been extremely helpful, Do you mind send me your spreadsheet as well? My email is tiffygirl23@gmail.com Thank you!! Will send right away. Have a great time and win lots!! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koval Posted July 19, 2013 #282 Share Posted July 19, 2013 The info should be in your email right now. Have fun with this. Wow and wow again' date=' Thank you so much That information and spreed sheet PERFECT![/color'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted July 19, 2013 #283 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Wow and wow again,Thank you so much That information and spreed sheet PERFECT! You are so welcome. Hope it helps you too have a great time during your Slot Pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsseattle Posted July 21, 2013 #284 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I also have an Excel spread sheet that you can print in advance to track how much each person won for the group. If you will give me your email address, I will forward that spread sheet. These are always great fun. A long time has passed since this thread but if you are still out there I would love a copy of your spread sheet. steckler.susan@gmail.com. thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myerlee Posted July 21, 2013 #285 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Cruis'n low Glad to see you are still following this thread. I,too,would like to have a copy of your spreadsheet for the slot pull. Don't know if we will have one or not,but I'll be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myerlee Posted July 21, 2013 #286 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Cruise'n low This is my e-mail patkat40@hotmail.com sorry,finger slipped in last reply before I entered this. Thanks,Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsseattle Posted July 21, 2013 #287 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hi Ann, I just read through this entire thread. You are the one in the know on these slot pulls, for sure! I will be a participant in my first slot pull on my upcoming transatlantic. I just might organize the next one and would really appreciate anything you have to offer in the way of helpful info. Please send to steckler.susan@gmail.com. I posted a few messages ago but it looked confusing to me. Thank-you so much in advance! Sue:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted July 21, 2013 #288 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Cruise'n lowThis is my e-mail patkat40@hotmail.com sorry,finger slipped in last reply before I entered this. Thanks,Kathy Kathy, Just sent the copy to your email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted July 21, 2013 #289 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Hi Ann,I just read through this entire thread. You are the one in the know on these slot pulls, for sure! I will be a participant in my first slot pull on my upcoming transatlantic. I just might organize the next one and would really appreciate anything you have to offer in the way of helpful info. Please send to steckler.susan@gmail.com. I posted a few messages ago but it looked confusing to me. Thank-you so much in advance! Sue:) Hi Sue, I have sent all the info to your email also. Let me know if you have questons. Edited July 21, 2013 by cruisin'low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcruzer Posted July 21, 2013 #290 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hi Sue' date='[/size']I have sent all the info to your email also. Let me know if you have questons. Ann, I would appreciate receiving the info also Elcruzer at AOL dot com Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namracmom Posted July 21, 2013 #291 Share Posted July 21, 2013 What a fun idea! I wish I had thought about doing this. I just returned from a cruise on the Emerald Princess. I don't know if the system used on the Emerald is the same on the other ships but be aware of the following: I had to set up a pin number and use my cruise card (cabin key) for the slot machines. I could put cash in the machine or charge amounts to my cruise card. However, I couldn't get cash out of the machine. All cash wins were credited to the cruise card. I then had to go to the cashier to get the cash. So, be prepared that one person's cruise card might be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted July 21, 2013 #292 Share Posted July 21, 2013 What a fun idea! I wish I had thought about doing this. I just returned from a cruise on the Emerald Princess. I don't know if the system used on the Emerald is the same on the other ships but be aware of the following: I had to set up a pin number and use my cruise card (cabin key) for the slot machines. I could put cash in the machine or charge amounts to my cruise card. However, I couldn't get cash out of the machine. All cash wins were credited to the cruise card. I then had to go to the cashier to get the cash. So, be prepared that one person's cruise card might be needed. Yes, on the Princess ships all the money stays on your card until you go to the cashier to cash it out. On the day of play, prior to starting the Slot Pull, I clear my card and then use it during the slot play and I have already set up my pin #, etc. But you are so correct with your info.And yes, one erson's card is needed. Not sure how it works on the other ships as I am mainly a Princess person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted July 21, 2013 #293 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Ann, I would appreciate receiving the info alsoElcruzer at AOL dot com Thanks Will send right now to your email. Enjoy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsseattle Posted July 21, 2013 #294 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hi Sue' date='[/size']I have sent all the info to your email also. Let me know if you have questons. Thanks Ann! Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcruzer Posted July 21, 2013 #295 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Will send right now to your email. Enjoy :D Thanks Ann for your quick response. I am organizing the Meet & Greet for my next cruise and I'm hoping someone volunteers to organize the slot pull because I know they're a lot of fun, even if you don't win big:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted July 21, 2013 #296 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Thanks Ann for your quick response. I am organizing the Meet & Greet for my next cruise and I'm hoping someone volunteers to organize the slot pull because I know they're a lot of fun, even if you don't win big:) Eleanor and Sue, you are both very welcome and I hope you do win big or at least your investment back. But the important thing is to have fun :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakacz Posted July 21, 2013 #297 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Ann, I would appreciate receiving the info also. dakacz at comcast dot net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmse9 Posted July 22, 2013 #298 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Will send right now to your email. Enjoy :D osbornerick1 at Hotmail dot com thank:Ds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namracmom Posted July 22, 2013 #299 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Ann, Can you also email me the spreadsheet and/or other information you use to organize/monitor the slot pull? You can send it to ri_666@hotmail.com Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinLow Posted July 22, 2013 #300 Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) osbornerick1 at Hotmail dot com thank:Ds Ann,Can you also email me the spreadsheet and/or other information you use to organize/monitor the slot pull? You can send it to ri_666@hotmail.com Thanks. It is on it's way to you via email. Edited July 22, 2013 by cruisin'low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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