5521544 Posted June 28, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Ok this is going to be a silly question I know... The cruise ship casino will be a new thing for us. We have only sailed Disney and have never been to any other casinos on land. However, my Husband and I just want to experience the casino at least once, just playing slots. We will be sailing on RCCL and I was wondering if I can just bring a couple rolls of quarters to use in the slot machines or if I have to go about it a different way? Casino Clueless:confused: LOL Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 28, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Do NOT carry all those heavy quarters! You can get them in the casino, if you choose to handle those dirty coins, or just slip a bill into the machine, and play as many "coins/credits" as you wish. For instance, on a quarter machine, if you put $5 into the machine, you will get 20 credits. You can bet either 1 credit at a time ($.25) or bet the "MAX" (which is what you should do) which can be 2-4 credits at a time. That will maximize your chance of winning the Jackpot! Many machines have gone "coinless" and they will spit out a "voucher" for any unused money or winnings. You will cash that in at the cashiers booth in the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted June 28, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 28, 2009 If you have quarters then bring them. The machines take either quarters, bills or big $1 slugs. You can also get cash from your Seapass card. They'll cash your quarters out for you anytime you want! They have not only quarter machines, but ones for 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents and upwards. I have the best luck on the 5 cent machines --- but only with the ones where max bet is 9. Some of them are 20, so if you go with max bet you're handing over a dollar at a time! Yikes! That adds up fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Charlie Posted June 28, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Just FYI Here's a Link to some slot info. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dna1990 Posted June 29, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Usually early in the cruise, the casino will host some 'lessons'. Basically just a slower time when dealers are ready/able to assist more. Just go and try, no worries. In my opinion, Roulette is the easiest to progress to beyond slots. Plenty of online help to get you started with Roulette. Easy to see/know what you are betting on and how you win or lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted June 30, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2009 If you really want to learn, watch your on board schedule for the classes. Also look for the time --usually 1x per cruise at some hideously inconvenient hour -- that you can go to the casino to double your money. For example if you pay $20, they will give you $40 worth of chips. I am not much of a gambler but usually take advantage of this. I pocket the original $20 then play with their money. For the real gamblers $20 is nothing but I use it to amuse myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siegswife Posted June 30, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I agree. My husband is the slots manager at a land based casino, so I hear a lot about it. Most slot machine manufacturers and casinos are going "coin free". The "cage" will happily turn coins into bills but most new machines only take bills. Also, if the bills you will be playing with in a coin free casino are tattered you may want to trade them at the cage for newer ones because sometimes the readers won't accept them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted June 30, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Just bring a few $10 bills instead of the rolls of quarters and go at it. The cruiseline will appreciate your donation. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysss Posted July 1, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 1, 2009 What about video poker? I'm intimidated by dealers, because I'm a newbie and slow. Any strategy suggestions for having the most fun, before my $20 per cruise :rolleyes: is gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted July 1, 2009 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Many machines have gone "coinless" ===> Eeeuww!and they will spit out a "voucher" for any unused money or winnings. You will cash that in at the cashiers booth in the casino. I'm not a gamblerbut could from time to time be tempted to throw away $20 messing around with slots -slots that took metal coins, had an arm so I could get some exercise and wot tinkled my winnings into the tray below. Nowadays I stare at the odd computerised Thing before me and think No Freakin WAY, dude! :cool: I don't think these are Slots but it is a cute scene from Carnival Victory's casino . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo Eleven Posted July 1, 2009 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Ok this is going to be a silly question I know... The cruise ship casino will be a new thing for us. We have only sailed Disney and have never been to any other casinos on land. However, my Husband and I just want to experience the casino at least once, just playing slots. We will be sailing on RCCL and I was wondering if I can just bring a couple rolls of quarters to use in the slot machines or if I have to go about it a different way?Casino Clueless:confused: LOL Thanks for the help! No quarters!!!!!!!!!!!! I can imagine the metal dectors going off at port. HAHAHA! Just bring some cash or traveler's checks to exchange for money and you will be fine. Since you are Casino Clueless you may learn a lot of good tips in CC's new casino section. Check it out if you haven't seen it before at: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=586 Good luck! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry and Lucille Posted July 20, 2009 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2009 If you don't mind the weight. Rolls of quarters work best. One in each hand in a bar fight. They have penny slots. Up to 15 lines and 10 coins per line. Hummm. Thats $1.50 per pull. If you only bring $20 for a one week cruise, play the first day. Best odds. Hope you win enough for the next six days play.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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