Roneill76 Posted November 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I've only been on a few cruises, but i have noticed that the slots pay very well the first night of the cruise and somewhat tighten up a bit as the cruise goes on. I've noticed this trend on Princess, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean. I know that the technology exists in Vegas in hotels like Aria to do complete changes of payouts on their slot machines. Has anyone experiences something similar? Oh and the slots are much tighter on Royal Caribbean than they are on Princess and Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinderoo Posted November 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I've done very well with slots on Carnival and Princess but on the Oasis last month I couldn't win but a dollar or so. After losing $100 by day 2, I quit going in the casino except to pass through. Funny thing is I didn't see anyone winning. So no Royal slots for me, and I'm probably done with them for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted November 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) I've done very well with slots on Carnival and Princess but on the Oasis last month I couldn't win but a dollar or so. After losing $100 by day 2, I quit going in the casino except to pass through. Funny thing is I didn't see anyone winning. So no Royal slots for me, and I'm probably done with them for good. I've found Princess' slots to be very tight, even on the first night. I've found them to be looser in the past on HAL and X, but I haven't sailed on either for awhile now. Edited November 15, 2016 by SoCal Cruiser78 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted November 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I found them to be excessively tight on formal nights/non smoking in the casino nights. My "theory" is that non-smokers are generally non-drinkers...so they have to make up the money somehow! Just my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted November 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2016 BIG TIP: At anytime when you win, you were just lucky. Just because you got lucky does not make a ships slots any better or worse than another ship. They all are one arm bandits... framer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclue Posted November 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2016 MY DH and I play the slots on all our cruises and we tend to do quite well.....I do not see any difference from the first day to the 10th day..... eclue:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Sister Posted November 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I do very well on Princess ships. Usually the first night I will win over $1000.00. By the end of the cruise, I am usually up $2500-3000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNTLAMB Posted November 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2016 There isn't enough range in the payout that one would notice a difference from one night to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted November 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I've seemed to have noticed this also, therefore I only play the first night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott4020 Posted November 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2016 All the machines are networked can be changed at anytime even remotely from the home office. Machine payouts are a science. There are people with math Doctorates figuring this stuff out to maximise profits. Basically I can't see any real point to make the machines pay off more on the first day. A cruise ship is a captive audience and there isn't another casino to go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkies Rule Posted November 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I have also noticed that first night pays somewhat "better". Having said that, we used to have fun in the casinos every evening, however, we just don't go there anymore. There hasn't been the win a bit, lose a bit our last few cruises so we stay away. Must admit we miss going:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriffJoe Posted November 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I do very well on Princess ships. Usually the first night I will win over $1000.00. By the end of the cruise, I am usually up $2500-3000. Sure you do....and all those casinos in Vegas were build with everyone always winning! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markf Posted November 15, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I agree with the first night theory and sometimes the last night pays as well. But the real question is what or who is controlling the payout? There is no Gambling commissioner as you would have in Vegas or Atlantic City..they can do what they want. On a recent Princess cruise I did well the first day and a half and then my luck turned. Much more fun to win than to lose!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 16, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I haven't done well on ANY ship's casino...ever! I do ok in Vegas....fixed? Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuccaman Posted November 16, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Basically I can't see any real point to make the machines pay off more on the first day. A cruise ship is a captive audience and there isn't another casino to go too. Perhaps word of mouth, to generate excitement- hearing a tablemate or someone talking about their big score the next day. It's long been a rumor that slots near big casino entrances pay more, in order to attract the passers-by. You will often see these machines most crowded in the big casinos. This might be the same philosophy behind the first night theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted November 16, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) I've found Princess' slots to be very tight, even on the first night. I've found them to be looser in the past on HAL and X, but I haven't sailed on either for awhile now. Not me:D. While sailing on the CB back in September I hit a jackpot that caused me to be 10-99'd. My winnings are sitting in the bank and will pay for almost half of my next cruise.....:):):) Bob Edited November 16, 2016 by Woobstr112G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted November 16, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I just completed my 1st cruise-and have promptly booked the same itinerary for next year! I'm hooked! The last night I put AUD$10 into a machine and walked away with AUD$20.25-the last of the big spenders! I really didn't know more than push the button, and somehow managed to double my money! That will pay for my younger cousins' souvenirs for next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted November 16, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I do very well on Princess ships. Usually the first night I will win over $1000.00. By the end of the cruise, I am usually up $2500-3000. Why don't you just stay on ships continuously? $2500-3000 per 7 or 10 day cruise would be a very good annual income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted November 16, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I just completed my 1st cruise-and have promptly booked the same itinerary for next year! I'm hooked! The last night I put AUD$10 into a machine and walked away with AUD$20.25-the last of the big spenders! I really didn't know more than push the button, and somehow managed to double my money! That will pay for my younger cousins' souvenirs for next year! Hey! You're back! I'm glad it was fun for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 17, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I've only been on a few cruises, but i have noticed that the slots pay very well the first night of the cruise and somewhat tighten up a bit as the cruise goes on. I've noticed this trend on Princess, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean.I know that the technology exists in Vegas in hotels like Aria to do complete changes of payouts on their slot machines. Has anyone experiences something similar? Oh and the slots are much tighter on Royal Caribbean than they are on Princess and Caribbean. They will take your money either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WupperAV Posted November 17, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 17, 2016 My wife and I don't like gambling. We went to Vegas for a friends wedding, he footed food and Hotel and a show. We arrived Friday night, flying a friends airplane he had donated for the trip, gas included RT La and back. We put $.75 in a slot at the airport and lost it. That were the end of our gamblin days. Probably won't be allowed in Vegas no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane.in.ny Posted November 18, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 18, 2016 We just got off the Island and, in general, the slots were very tight. One machine had two big payouts. The rest were awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted November 19, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) We just got off the Island and, in general, the slots were very tight. One machine had two big payouts. The rest were awful. I am not a gamber but enjoy on a cruise or a rare visit to a rsl or club to have a few dollars (on the 1c machines) However I notice that now the casinos on all the ships appear to have removed the machines where you could bet 5c or 7c 9c or 15c etc Now they commence at 25c per button push and this spoils things for me On Carnival Legend last week there was ONE just ONE machine where you could bet less than 25c This means my nightly $3 takes no time at all which is sad:mad: Edited November 19, 2016 by windsor26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted November 21, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Not me:D. While sailing on the CB back in September I hit a jackpot that caused me to be 10-99'd. My winnings are sitting in the bank and will pay for almost half of my next cruise.....:):):) Bob Good for you! That must have been the $$$ I left there :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted November 21, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Not me:D. While sailing on the CB back in September I hit a jackpot that caused me to be 10-99'd. My winnings are sitting in the bank and will pay for almost half of my next cruise.....:):):) Bob :):) I hit a jackpot on the CB last week, 1099'd me too, more than I paid for the cruise...only mine hasn't made it to the bank yet, still admiring all those 100's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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