PaulMedik Posted April 13, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2012 In the qualifying round I was in second for quite a while with $5900 and by the time the Championship round began I was in fourth. I chose chair #4 for the Championship round. By the final hand we were down to three contestants; Female in chair #5 was in first with $3500, I was in second with $3100, and male in seat #2 was in third with $2000. I finished with $6100, player #2 finished with $4000, and Player #5 finished with $1200. We each received a T Shirt and two $5 match play coupons. I got a tray of $5 chips totalling $500 and a 24k gold plastic ship on a stick. :cool: I asked for black chips to go with my other blackjack winnings but they didn't have any at the table. :p Karen and I have racked up a lot of points playing electronic blackjack (assuming they count the like slots). We've played each evening for a couple of hours and bet $25 per hand and some with $50 and a few @ $100. We aren't down any, but we aren't up as much as we could be. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themnms Posted April 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2012 in the qualifying round i was in second for quite a while with $5900 and by the time the championship round began i was in fourth. I chose chair #4 for the championship round. By the final hand we were down to three contestants; female in chair #5 was in first with $3500, i was in second with $3100, and male in seat #2 was in third with $2000. I finished with $6100, player #2 finished with $4000, and player #5 finished with $1200. We each received a t shirt and two $5 match play coupons. I got a tray of $5 chips totalling $500 and a 24k gold plastic ship on a stick. :cool: I asked for black chips to go with my other blackjack winnings but they didn't have any at the table. :p karen and i have racked up a lot of points playing electronic blackjack (assuming they count the like slots). We've played each evening for a couple of hours and bet $25 per hand and some with $50 and a few @ $100. We aren't down any, but we aren't up as much as we could be. ;) congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglinc@msn.com Posted April 13, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congrats on your winning. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapsR1 Posted April 13, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2012 WOW, what a great coup! Congratulations on your winnings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted April 13, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2012 :) Nicely done, Paul. . Kudos!! :) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharecruises Posted April 13, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Wow, that is sweet Congratulations !:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted April 13, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Good job, Paul!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave05218 Posted April 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Nice job maybe you can give me some pointers sometime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauleydm Posted April 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Nice job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivavegas Posted April 13, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congrats on your win! Awesome!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahoys Posted April 13, 2012 #11 Share Posted April 13, 2012 That's fantastic, Paul! The cruise may be winding down, but it's getting even better for you, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted April 13, 2012 #12 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Woo Hoo!!:D Surprised they gave you chips when you won. Guess they want a chance to get your money back!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USA41018 Posted April 13, 2012 #13 Share Posted April 13, 2012 When did they start giving chips when you won. I won in October of 2010 on the Miracle and got cash. Glad they gave me the cash or I might have stopped at the tables and played some chips, which I'm sure is the reason Carnival gives chips for winnings. Like the ship on the stick since it said Carnival Slot Tournament Champion. Looks good with my collection of ships from all my cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted April 13, 2012 #14 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Well done. Have been boning up on basic blackjack theory and will see if that helps me in two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail811 Posted April 13, 2012 #15 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congratulations Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted April 13, 2012 #16 Share Posted April 13, 2012 When did they start giving chips when you won. I won in October of 2010 on the Miracle and got cash. Glad they gave me the cash or I might have stopped at the tables and played some chips, which I'm sure is the reason Carnival gives chips for winnings. Like the ship on the stick since it said Carnival Slot Tournament Champion. Looks good with my collection of ships from all my cruises. On Destiny in Sept 2012, they gave me the chips when I won, went straight to the cashier before I could spend them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted April 13, 2012 #17 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congrats. Hopefully, you'll still have enough to put towards something important(like your next cruise)after the I.R.S. gets their cut.:eek::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted April 13, 2012 #18 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congrats. Hopefully, you'll still have enough to put towards something important(like your next cruise)after the I.R.S. gets their cut.:eek::) Will $ 500 in winnings at sea be reported to the IRS? Would sure hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted April 13, 2012 #19 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle1836 Posted April 13, 2012 #20 Share Posted April 13, 2012 WHOOP!!!! exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasBaby8 Posted April 13, 2012 #21 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congrats!!! I won several years back and they gave cash plus a Carnival watch plus shirt plus fabulous ship on a stick.. It felt great to win . Congrats again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississauga Posted April 13, 2012 #22 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congratulations Paul! I know nothing about Blackjack or the tournaments....lol. When I first started reading the post and read all those high $$$ amounts, I thought those were the winning amounts and was so excited for a big win for you. Still $500 is a nice prize.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTRMom Posted April 13, 2012 #23 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Congrats! Now prepare for everyone wanting you to buy them a drink. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRock59 Posted April 13, 2012 #24 Share Posted April 13, 2012 In the qualifying round I was in second for quite a while with $5900 and by the time the Championship round began I was in fourth. I chose chair #4 for the Championship round. By the final hand we were down to three contestants; Female in chair #5 was in first with $3500, I was in second with $3100, and male in seat #2 was in third with $2000. I finished with $6100, player #2 finished with $4000, and Player #5 finished with $1200. We each received a T Shirt and two $5 match play coupons. I got a tray of $5 chips totalling $500 and a 24k gold plastic ship on a stick. :cool: I asked for black chips to go with my other blackjack winnings but they didn't have any at the table. :p Karen and I have racked up a lot of points playing electronic blackjack (assuming they count the like slots). We've played each evening for a couple of hours and bet $25 per hand and some with $50 and a few @ $100. We aren't down any, but we aren't up as much as we could be. ;) WooHoo WAY TO GO!! I am so gonna watch for your review when you get home as you do the BEST reviews! We're sailing on the Liberty for Christmas this year, there's a group of us that met sailing on the Magic this past Christmas and we're all going again. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted April 13, 2012 Author #25 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thank you all for your kind words; 'Winning isn't everything, but it's pretty much the best thing' is emblazed on the shirts we won. I wouldn't call it the best thing on this cruise, but in regards to the BlackJack tournament it is for sure the best part. ;) Will $ 500 in winnings at sea be reported to the IRS? Would sure hope not. GolfAdj, No! That was the first question I asked and then again when they had me sign for the tray of chips. I signed 'Paul' instead of 'Charles' since my legal signature is Paul, but Charles is my first name. I sure wish they'd change our S&S cards to the names we use instead of our first names. I found out on the way back to the room that Karen also asked the host right after I won if we had to declare it to the IRS. He said the declaration amounts were ~$2000. With our electronic BlackJack play we are well over the $2k amount, but we are also well over the $2k amount in losses as well and if they have to file one then they have to file both (wins AND losses). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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