Table minimums in casino- Summit

[VernRDH]

Hi, we are going on our first celebrity cruise next month on Summit. Just curious as to what minimum bets are at the tables, specifically roulette. We have only cruised Royal, so are used to $5 minimum. 

Thanks!

[omeinv]

$10.00 minimum tables are the norm on Celebrity  It's not uncommon to see $5.00 minimums during the day on sea days; but this ends at a certain hour. 

 

Also, for blackjack, the lower minimum tables at 6:5, while the higher minimum tables (either $25.00 or $50.00) are 3:2.

 

Harris

Denver, CO

[miched]

Too many variables.  
 

It depends on the day, time, amount of casino business and etc.   

 

On our last cruise that was on the Equinox we didn’t see any $5 tables but we didn’t constantly check as I don’t play them.   I do look when walking thru.

 

Why do I look, I use to be a dealer.    If I was on $10 BJ table my drop would be over $17,000 for a 8 hour shift.  In my years of dealing very few walked away winning.   Yes I was that good 😱.   Contrary to belief we aren’t card mechanics and are nothing more than robots dealing the cards and taking your money.   We do know all of the ways to cheat and the reason for that is to spot cheaters and to know that we as dealers can’t cheat the casino.  
 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

[George C]

Have not seen a 5 dollar bet , at least 10.

[Arizona Wildcat]

$5 on sea days in the afternoon.   Saw players ask for a $5 minimum one day when there was no action.  Minimum changed from $10 to $5.

[Fly and Sail]

1 hour ago, miched said:

Too many variables.  
 

It depends on the day, time, amount of casino business and etc.   

 

On our last cruise that was on the Equinox we didn’t see any $5 tables but we didn’t constantly check as I don’t play them.   I do look when walking thru.

 

Why do I look, I use to be a dealer.    If I was on $10 BJ table my drop would be over $17,000 for a 8 hour shift.  In my years of dealing very few walked away winning.   Yes I was that good 😱.   Contrary to belief we aren’t card mechanics and are nothing more than robots dealing the cards and taking your money.   We do know all of the ways to cheat and the reason for that is to spot cheaters and to know that we as dealers can’t cheat the casino.  
 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

 

That being said, the maximums are rather low, and the reason for that is that they don't have game protection to combat "real" seasoned pros. Land-based casinos have a huge backup of technology, expertise, a high number of staff, trained/skilled dealers, and security. Cruise ships don't have that.

[mahdnc]

4 hours ago, VernRDH said:

Hi, we are going on our first celebrity cruise next month on Summit. Just curious as to what minimum bets are at the tables, specifically roulette. We have only cruised Royal, so are used to $5 minimum. 

Thanks!

 

During our Constellation cruise last Nov, the roulette table minimum was $5. If you tap/click on the photo and then enlarge it, you can see the table minimum declared on the little sign to the left of the wheel.

 

As an aside, blackjack tables minimums were never less than $10.

 

Edited March 12, 2023 by mahdnc

[mahdnc]

2 hours ago, miched said:

We do know all of the ways to cheat and the reason for that is to spot cheaters and to know that we as dealers can’t cheat the casino.  

 

I taught my son how to play blackjack on one of our Celebrity cruises.  He had a lot of etiquette questions to which my answer was "to prevent (or minimize) cheating".

 

Q: Why does the dealer make me put my cash on the table instead of allowing me to hand it to him?

A: To prevent cheating

 

Q: Why is the shoe tethered to the table?

A: To prevent cheating

 

Q: Why is the dealer restacking my chips with the highest denomination on the bottom?

A: To minimize cheating

 

Q: Why can I not enter the game mid-shoe? (this was true on some of our blackjack games)

A: To minimize cheating

 

Jan 2018, Solstice: My son draws a deuce on his double down.  Fortunately the dealer ended up busting.  Whew.

Edited March 12, 2023 by mahdnc

[39august]

Haven't been on Summit, but on several other ships over the past 4 or so years, there has been a $5 roulette table both day and evening. 

[Honolulu Blue]

3 hours ago, VernRDH said:

Hi, we are going on our first celebrity cruise next month on Summit. Just curious as to what minimum bets are at the tables, specifically roulette. We have only cruised Royal, so are used to $5 minimum. 

Thanks!

I was just on the Summit a couple of weeks ago.  I spent very little time in the casino while it was open - none at the table games.  Sorry.

 

I was on the Millie in November.  I got to the roulette once as the casino was opening.  THe ship wasn't close to full.  It had a $5 minimum.

 

Good luck, have fun, play responsibly.

[VernRDH]

Thanks for the replies. Guess we will see what's what when we get there. May need to adjust my budget a bit!

[George C]

I double check sailing on summit in 4 days will try to remember to update this.

[NutsAboutGolf]

Should be noted that X surprisingly still has a single zero table (no euro rules) with a higher minimum than the double zero table.  It's typically only open during busy nights yet perhaps you could talk them into opening it if that matters.

[miched]

3 hours ago, mahdnc said:

 

I taught my son how to play blackjack on one of our Celebrity cruises.  He had a lot of etiquette questions to which my answer was "to prevent (or minimize) cheating".

 

Q: Why does the dealer make me put my cash on the table instead of allowing me to hand it to him?

A: To prevent cheating

 

Q: Why is the shoe tethered to the table?

A: To prevent cheating

 

Q: Why is the dealer restacking my chips with the highest denomination on the bottom?

A: To minimize cheating

 

Q: Why can I not enter the game mid-shoe? (this was true on some of our blackjack games)

A: To minimize cheating

 

Jan 2018, Solstice: My son draws a deuce on his double down.  Fortunately the dealer ended up busting.  Whew.

Yes the reason for putting the highest on the bottom is to prevent capping.   Cheaters will try to add high value checks ( that is the proper term although they are commonly called chips, chips are for dipping) on top of their stack if they have a winning hand.  Dealers are trained to take note of the amount wagered on every player.   All you have to do is remember the amount of the lowest chip bet.   Plus keep your eye roving around the table.  You stand in a certain position to see everything.  
 

Another note is try to line up the the pattern on the edges of the chips.   It is impossible.   The reason is for the cameras to be able to detect the amount in the stack. This is to prevent cheating by the player and dealer on the pay off.  
 

Also  the reason some may not allow the entry into mid shoe is because as you stated.  It is because some will stand by counting the cards coming out.   When the shoe is rich in high cards they will enter the game for a hand or 2.   Does it work?????   The dealer has the same advantage except having

to hit on some hands that the player can stand on or can split or double down.

 

The casinos know all of the tricks.  They go to great lengths after the very successful card counters that were many many years ago.   With the computers and technology they can analyze any game to benefit them.  They also know all the ways of cheating by marking cards.   
 

Don’t ever play a game of cards that aren’t symmetrical.   People will place the high cards facing one way and the low cards the other.  Ex.  A deck of cards that has a dog on the back.  It isn’t symmetrical.  There is  a top and bottom. 
 

People will edge cards with their finger nail.   They will indent the edge of the card with their finger nail in a location indicating the value.  
 

They will apply grease from their hair on the backs in locations on the cards to indicated the values.   
 

That is why many casinos don’t allow the customer to touch the cards.

 

Think of those playing in poker games.  They are touching the cards. Do you think they are marking them? 
 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

 

[George C]

I am on summit now , currently just a 5 dollar minimum bet on roulette.

[VernRDH]

Thank you George! That helps my gambling budget!

[George C]

This morning the minimum bet on roulette was a dollar can’t get any lower 😁😁

[Honolulu Blue]

22 minutes ago, George C said:

This morning the minimum bet on roulette was a dollar can’t get any lower 😁😁

Too much rock and romance, and too little time for degeneracy, I suppose. 😛