sports betting options to be added to HAL ships

[Cruise Suzy]

The following was in the Ocala Star-Banner this morning

 

From wire reports:

 

The fast-growing legal sports betting industry is extending its reach to the middle of the ocean.

 

BetMGM and Carnival Corporation announced a deal Friday to put sports books on more than 50 U.S.-based ships.

 

The arrangement will allow betting while the ships are at sea or while docked at a port in a state that allows sports betting. Passengers can bet using a mobile app or at physical kiosks on the ship.

 

It encompasses the Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. Princess began offering sports betting in October.

 

The sports betting operations will be phased in over the next few months, BetMGM said.

 

The ships already offer casino gambling with slots, table games and poker. Friday’s deal adds sports betting and online casino gambling to the mix.

 

[kangforpres]

yea great because access to all forms of gambling is what you really need on a cruise where the purpose is relaxation.

 

I'll be up until 4 in the morning on the Surf Wifi trying to see if my 3 leg parlay with the 3rd leg being a cricket match in India came through!

[MogeyMan]

Let the pearl clutching begin!!!