Casino Question

[seajay312]

Can someone tell me if they offer either "Let it Ride" or "Three card Poker" games on the Empress of the Seas in their casino. Thanks

[seajay312]

okay, i know a few of you, in fact, a lot of you have cruised on the Empress within the past year. is it possible none of you are gamblers and you never went to the casino. l'm sure someone must have noticed whether or not there are two (2) simple games in the casino on the Empress. "Let it Ride" and/or "3 Card Poker". "Bueller, Ferris Bueller?" Can anyone answer. Thanks.

[wolfganghowell]

Yes, they have both. one table of each. have fun - good luck.

[seajay312]

thanks for the answer wolfgang, can't wait to get on board.

[parothead]

don't have too much good luck at one time, i was supprised to find out that you have to fill out IRS forms if you win over $1000 just like on land. i was under the impression that money won in international waters was not taxable.

[DON M.]

don't have too much good luck at one time, i was supprised to find out that you have to fill out IRS forms if you win over $1000 just like on land. i was under the impression that money won in international waters was not taxable.

The law states winnings of $1200 or more on slots or bingo, and Americans need to declare this all over the world (provided you are given a w2-g copy)

[seajay312]

The $1200 taxable on the slots yes, but not on the table games. That amount is higher if I'm not mistaken.

[parothead]

i won $1250, just over the limit. let me know how the casino is on empress. we sailed on her twice 4 yrs. ago and loved her. the casino at that time was on 2 floors and was quite nice.

[seajay312]

Hopefully I'll be just as lucky and will definitely post and review the whole cruise including the gambling. Thanks again.

[DON M.]

The $1200 taxable on the slots yes, but not on the table games. That amount is higher if I'm not mistaken.

Unless you hit a jackpot on a table game like carribean stud there is no limit to the amount you can win on a table game, there is never a w2-G involved for winnings.

[bearette]

I have seen the tax thing mentioned several times and it has to be a one bet winnings that is over $1200. Like poker machines, slots etc...