Slot Machine Pull

[Islandgirl4242]

We have an upcoming cruise on the Solstice with 80+ people registered for our Connections Party. I think it would be fun to organize a Slot Pull for one of our sea days as a good way to connect with our new CC friends. I've never taken part in a Slot Pull, so can someone please give me suggestions on how to organize it and how it works. Thanks!!

~~Judy

[2Fltravelers]

We have an upcoming cruise on the Solstice with 80+ people registered for our Connections Party. I think it would be fun to organize a Slot Pull for one of our sea days as a good way to connect with our new CC friends. I've never taken part in a Slot Pull, so can someone please give me suggestions on how to organize it and how it works. Thanks!!

~~Judy

 

Hi Judy:

 

We are on the Equinox TA in November and also have a slot pull planned with 90 participants.:eek: I am not in charge of it but have the info from the person who is. This is what he posted on how it is being done:

 

The slot pull fee is $15 per person.

 

Participation is in the order of sign up when cash is given to play before we start.

 

All cash will be deposited in the machine before commencement.

 

Once the pull commences the game is closed and no additional participants.

 

A preselected (Wheel of Fortune) machine will be used. There will be 4 pulls per participant as the maximum bet is $3.75 a pull (it's a quarter machine) (subject to change if a more exciting machine was recently installed).

 

If a large jackpot is won, with agreement of the participants, the payout is collected with only the remaining participant monies being placed in an adjacent machine to continue with the remaining participants as the current machine is spent (has yet to happen with me, maybe this time).

 

Once the slot pull participation concludes (I will be the last participant), machine will be cashed out and the winnings divided equally amongst all participants to the nearest dollar rounded down. The remaining difference will go to the individual who hit the highest single pull winner (example: $1000 final amount with 30 participants - Everyone gets $33, with best pull winner getting the $10 remaining balance).

 

Hope this helps you organize it.

 

Michelle

[Goofyisme]

Here is how one was set up on a recent cruise.

 

Slot Pull Rules:

1. The entrance fee is $15 per person - must have exact change.

 

2. We will use as $1.00 Wheel of Fortune slot.

 

3. You play the maximum bet ($3.00) on the machine.

 

4. There will be FIVE pulls per participant.

 

5. You must sign-up in advance and be present to participate.

 

6. Once the first pull is taken, no one else can join in and the game is closed. The slot pull will end after the last person entered has taken their turn on the slot machine.

 

7. If a large Jackpot is hit, we will collect the payout and move to another Wheel of Fortune slot. The remaining folks on the list will then start on the new machine.

 

8. You have to be with the group at the finish to collect your share of the winnings. (I will NOT spend my time trying to track down people to give them their money.)

 

9. Please bring EXTRA $1.00 bills (in addition to entry fee) it is much easier to pay out at the end that way!

 

10. Remember this is a FUN event with a chance to gain a few dollars and enjoy the company of others in your group. I highly encourage everyone to cheer on the slot pullers and mingle with others in the group.

[Massnatives]

Thanks to those who responded - I may be organizing a slot pull for our December cruise.

 

Do you have any suggestions as to the day or time of day you would hold this?

We have 2 sea days, then 3 port days, followed by a single sea day. I was thinking of this single day - and thinking late morning may be a good time. Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

[dkjretired]

Why do you switch machines if you hit a jackpot.

[dkjretired]

We did a recent cruise on Summit and it was handled a little differently largely because Summit had no slot machines with a denomination higher than $.10. We each put in $20 and each of us had 13 spins using the max spin. One in our party did hit a jackpot of $1600+ which is what they call a handpay. (over 1200) We split everything from the machine accumalated and the jackpot after everyone is concluded. We each walked away with about $160. We stayed on the same machine.

 

Very important that once that first spin is made no one else be allowed to join.

 

I don't know how each ship works but when the gentleman hit the jackpot they asked his room number but not any other identifying info. Not sure if that is the policy on all ships or even on other cruise lines. What most people are not aware of is that even though you are out of the country and at sea, US citizens are still liable for the income tax. In this case, they did not file a 1099g however other lines may.

[Ando]

One in our party did hit a jackpot of $1600+ which is what they call a handpay. (over 1200) We split everything from the machine accumalated and the jackpot after everyone is concluded. We each walked away with about $160.

 

Nice one Don....let's hope we can achieve a similar result on Solstice next month :D

Cheers

Andrew

[Islandgirl4242]

This looks like something that will be relatively easy to organize and a lot of fun for all of the participants. I like and appreciate the idea to require everyone present at the payout. Do you set a minimum/maximum number of participants?Obviously not as much fun if only a few want to take part.

 

Thanks again for all of the great and helpful responses!!

~~Judy

[2Fltravelers]

Why do you switch machines if you hit a jackpot.

 

Because there is no such thing as a "hot"machine. My. DH has done patent applications on slots and knows how they work. When I play, I never play one machine that has had a reasonable size or very large hit. The machine is programmed not to hit like that. However, the larger the bet the larger the pot so when I play I always bet the max but leave the machine after a few bets with no luck or after I hit a decent size payout. Good luck!

[2Fltravelers]

This looks like something that will be relatively easy to organize and a lot of fun for all of the participants. I like and appreciate the idea to require everyone present at the payout. Do you set a minimum/maximum number of participants?Obviously not as much fun if only a few want to take part.

 

Thanks again for all of the great and helpful responses!!

~~Judy

 

Our organizer is allowing whoever shows up and pays before we start to participate.

[dkjretired]

Because there is no such thing as a "hot"machine. My. DH has done patent applications on slots and knows how they work. When I play, I never play one machine that has had a reasonable size or very large hit. The machine is programmed not to hit like that. However, the larger the bet the larger the pot so when I play I always bet the max but leave the machine after a few bets with no luck or after I hit a decent size payout. Good luck!

 

I have also done much research therefore I was curious why they switched maachines.

 

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[budster]

I have been involved in organizing slot pulls. Last time my friend made a list of all participants as they joined the group. When a name was called they used their own money to play rather than giving it to the organizer in advance. I thought that was a good idea. I also think that is a good idea to change machines if someone hits big. I agree that once play has started that the game is closed. Also, the casino host gave us gifts for the biggest winners. They gave us really nice shirts so that really was a nice perk. It is a really fun event.:)

[Tucker in Texas]

One reason to collect the money prior to starting is because if someone who has signed up sees the machine is not being very cooperative they can disappear.

 

We have done $21 entry, 7 pulls on a dollar machine. $3 max bet each pull.

 

Best done on a sea day around 2:00 in the afternoon when the casino is not that busy. Pick a machine that can handle a lot of people around it. I know on past cruises, we have had a machine near the stairs so people could line up there and watch.

 

You may not win any money but you won't lose more than a few dollars and have a lot of fun. Chalk it up to entertainment value. I think the most I have ever lost was $4.50. The most won about the same.

 

One time we had finished with a loss of about $3 for everyone. A stranger came up, said he enjoyed our enthusiasm, and gave us $3 to play one last time. We hit the Wheel and got $100 so everyone came out about even. He refused to take $5 we had left over after dividing it up.

 

Tucker in Texas

[Goofyisme]

Make sure to coordinate with the casino manager. Knowing the number or a close approximation of the number of participants will help since the managers often provide souviner trinkets for particpants and will occasionally throw in a few free pulls.

[Wine-O]

Make sure to coordinate with the casino manager. Knowing the number or a close approximation of the number of participants will help since the managers often provide souviner trinkets for particpants and will occasionally throw in a few free pulls.

 

Once the Casino Manager gave us all a free drink coupon.

[Ando]

Make sure to coordinate with the casino manager.

 

That's a good idea - especially if going at a quiet time as suggested. They may need to roster on additional bar staff if it is a large group.