Slot Machines in the Ocean Bar

[The-Inside-Cabin]

Are slot machines appearing in other areas outside the casino on other ships?    They are now in the Ocean Bar on the Koningsdam

 

 

[VMax1700]

Tacky.  Just so tacky.

[NCTribeFan]

Yikes!  If I pay for a dinner in Sel de Mer, I don't want to hear slot machines and the blaring noise that they put out.

 

And I'm a gambler, but the casino is the only place they belong.

[The-Inside-Cabin]

2 minutes ago, NCTribeFan said:

Yikes!  If I pay for a dinner in Sel de Mer, I don't want to hear slot machines and the blaring noise that they put out.

 

And I'm a gambler, but the casino is the only place they belong.

The sound is off, so you won't hear anything - but still.......they need to stay in the casino

Edited November 4, 2021 by The-Inside-Cabin

[albingirl]

This is ridiculous.  Many of us don't gamble and don't want to look at slot machines all over the place.

[NCTribeFan]

Well, at least that's something.  First thing I do when I sit down at a machine is turn the sound almost all the way down.  People sit there with it just blasting noise and don't seem to notice.  I hate it.

[Ichiban Nekko]

I hope this is a test. That fails.

 

[porsena]

It's another unwelcome development. The Ocean Bar has been our go-to lounge through the years. We have an NS booked on the Konigsdam this spring and a cruise on the QE a month later. It will be an interesting comparison.

[Seasick Sailor]

17 minutes ago, NCTribeFan said:

Well, at least that's something.  First thing I do when I sit down at a machine is turn the sound almost all the way down.  People sit there with it just blasting noise and don't seem to notice.  I hate it.

 

Maybe they didn't know they could turn off the noise. I didn't! 

[triiip42]

1 hour ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

Are slot machines appearing in other areas outside the casino on other ships?    They are now in the Ocean Bar on the Koningsdam

 

 

Well done on this video. You need to send that to Gus's office.

[Heartgrove]

20 minutes ago, porsena said:

It's another unwelcome development. The Ocean Bar has been our go-to lounge through the years. We have an NS booked on the Konigsdam this spring and a cruise on the QE a month later. It will be an interesting comparison.

 

Sorry to ask this. What is "an" NS on the Koningsdam? By QE I assume you mean the QE2.

[Heartgrove]

Not that I agree with installing them in the Ocean Bar, but it would be a smoke-free environment.

[tjcox9]

Just now, Heartgrove said:

Not that I agree with installing them in the Ocean Bar, but it would be a smoke-free environment.

I was just going to add that perhaps it is to accommodate the non-smokers since players are allowed to smoke while playing in the casino, at last the last time we were on HAL, late 2018, I think.

[Mary229]

(I am breaking my silence to voice a contrary opinion.)  I am not a gambler but I think having a few quiet slots scattered about might be a good revenue generator for the ships and a better environment for us casual coin droppers.  I don't mind playing slots but I am very casual about it and really don't like the casino environment - it is just too hard core for me.  A few solo quiet slots would provide some casual entertainment.   I agree about not having the noise or flashy lights outside of the casino.  

[The-Inside-Cabin]

5 minutes ago, Mary229 said:

(I am breaking my silence to voice a contrary opinion.)  I am not a gambler but I think having a few quiet slots scattered about might be a good revenue generator for the ships and a better environment for us casual coin droppers.  I don't mind playing slots but I am very casual about it and really don't like the casino environment - it is just too hard core for me.  A few solo quiet slots would provide some casual entertainment.   I agree about not having the noise or flashy lights outside of the casino.  

They do seem to have  a few players every time I walk by.    

[Aquahound]

Well, since they eliminated the piano player from the ocean bar, why not add slots?  Hal...sheesh.  🙄

[CruiserBruce]

Who cares. I lost interest in gambling a couple of decades ago, so no problem walking by. As long as there isn't non-stop smoking there, which there shouldn't be under HAL's rules. And I have been seen getting a pre dinner drink or two in the Ocean Bar.

 

Funny how people are SOOOO happy capacities are low... a money losing situation for HAL, but are crying about smaller portions, extra charges and any revenue increaser that comes along. 

[The-Inside-Cabin]

Coming soon.  Keno runners in the MDR.    
 

Slots outside the MDR to help pass the time 

 

video poker built into the tables of the MDR!

 

Possibilities are endless 

 

Vegas  baby!

Edited November 4, 2021 by The-Inside-Cabin

[OVgirl]

Don't need them there.

[Cruise Suzy]

26 minutes ago, Heartgrove said:

What is "an" NS on the Koningsdam?

Neptune Suite

[taxmantoo]

[Heartgrove]

29 minutes ago, Cruise Suzy said:

Neptune Suite

 

An SA in HAL parlance.

[CruiserBruce]

50 minutes ago, Heartgrove said:

 

An SA in HAL parlance.

Could also be an SB, SC, SQ.

[cruisemom42]

1 hour ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

Coming soon.  Keno runners in the MDR.    
 

Slots outside the MDR to help pass the time 

 

video poker built into the tables of the MDR!

 

Possibilities are endless 

 

Vegas  baby!

[kangforpres]

I think Carnival or RCI has started Sports Betting on one of their ships.