Cybella Posted June 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I am considering a 3 day Sun Princess cruise which goes to Margaret River from Fremantle in January 2017. Will the Casino open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bofman Posted June 23, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I am considering a 3 day Sun Princess cruise which goes to Margaret River from Fremantle in January 2017. Will the Casino open? Yes, the law was recently changed so that casinos can operate whilst at sea, not whilst in port or anchorage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 23, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Yes, the law was recently changed so that casinos can operate whilst at sea, not whilst in port or anchorage. There may also be some duty free on board as well but not for the smokes or alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariomD Posted June 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Yes, the law was recently changed so that casinos can operate whilst at sea, not whilst in port or anchorage. Must have been a very recent change; we were on the Pacific Eden in May/June and the casino was shut for the duration. And please note this cruise does NOT go to Margaret River. The tenders bring passengers to the BUSSELTON Jetty. It's another 50 km to Margaret River, which is about 10 kms inland from the ocean. You can go to MR on one of the organised tours or if you hire a car. I hope you enjoy your cruise to Busselton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Must have been a very recent change; we were on the Pacific Eden in May/June and the casino was shut for the duration. And please note this cruise does NOT go to Margaret River. The tenders bring passengers to the BUSSELTON Jetty. It's another 50 km to Margaret River, which is about 10 kms inland from the ocean. You can go to MR on one of the organised tours or if you hire a car. I hope you enjoy your cruise to Busselton. The ships do need to be out to sea at least 12 miles (approx.) for the casino to open, if weather forces the ship to stay closer to shore then the casino and duty free remain closed. Edited June 24, 2016 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariomD Posted June 24, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) This is from the email we received before the May/June cruise: ' Due to Western Australian gambling legislation, the onboard casino and bingo cannot operate on domestic cruises. Therefore the casino will be closed for the duration of your cruise. ' And it was. Maybe the regulations have changed since then. But it's my understanding it's on domestic cruises that the casino is closed. There was no mention in the email re a 12 km (or miles) limit. The duty free opened but as was said, not for alcohol or tobacco. Edited June 24, 2016 by ariomD an addition and a clarification re km/miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 24, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 24, 2016 This is from the email we received before the May/June cruise: ' Due to Western Australian gambling legislation, the onboard casino and bingo cannot operate on domestic cruises. Therefore the casino will be closed for the duration of your cruise. ' And it was. Maybe the regulations have changed since then. But it's my understanding it's on domestic cruises that the casino is closed. There was no mention in the email re a 12 km (or miles) limit. The duty free opened but as was said, not for alcohol or tobacco. Perhaps the ban in WA is still in operation, I thought Barnet was lifting it in late April or May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariomD Posted June 24, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Perhaps the ban in WA is still in operation, I thought Barnet was lifting it in late April or May. Yes, I believe he wants to, but as far as I know, it hasn't been lifted yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 24, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Yes, I believe he wants to, but as far as I know, it hasn't been lifted yet. It must be still in effect then. Surely it would have made the news. A quick google search yielded nothing since 2011 when it was lifted temporarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalty X Posted June 24, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Crown/Burswood own the gambling rights in WA so the onboard casino won't operate. This is also why there are no pokies in pubs/clubs in WA. Edited June 24, 2016 by Royalty X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybella Posted June 24, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Thanks to all who responded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 24, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Crown/Burswood own the gambling rights in WA so the onboard casino won't operate. This is also why there are no pokies in pubs/clubs in WA. Thanks for the clarification. On a side note, why on earth would a government provide such regulatory power to a private business/industry.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobecat Posted June 29, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Graft and corruption are the two words that spring to mind. [emoji849] this was during the notorious WA Inc years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted June 29, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Graft and corruption are the two words that spring to mind. [emoji849] this was during the notorious WA Inc years. Yes, seems that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalty X Posted June 30, 2016 #15 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Thanks for the clarification. On a side note, why on earth would a government provide such regulatory power to a private business/industry.:( I know! It's completely ridiculous! But as kobecat said, it all took place in the late 80's during the whole WA Inc saga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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