 |
| Above, the cruise ship casino entrance. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
I am not much of a gambler. I have to really be in the mood to go to a casino. I go by the adage, "Only gamble what you can afford to lose!" I only play roulette and avoid slot machines.
Fire Rock Navajo Casino is only ten miles from home, but I have rarely gambled there. I usually only go there to dine at their restaurant.
During the last two cruises I went on, one with Royal Caribbean and one with Norwegian Cruise Line, I did some gambling. I limited myself to an hour's worth of casino fun in both instances. But, I ended up making money at both. I walked out ahead.
Cruise lines offer some rewards programs for gamblers, such as free cruises.
USA Today posted:
On Jorge Martinez’s first cruise, he won a second sailing before he even disembarked.
Martinez got a last-minute invite to join a prepaid Carnival Cruise Line trip to Alaska in 2023 when his friend's partner couldn't make it. The 38-year-old New Mexico resident just had to pay for his plane ticket.
Once on board, Martinez – who has enjoyed gambling for most of his adult life – headed to the casino, where he won more than $1,000 in cash. “I did get lucky on that cruise,” he said.
He continued to play with that money and earned a complimentary sailing through the Carnival Players Club. After he got home, other deals followed. “Even before I left on that (second) cruise, the offers just kept rolling in,” he said.
Cruise line casino rewards programs can give travelers discounts, onboard perks and even free fares – in addition to paying out any wins. But they may not always be worth the money and time passengers have to invest to win. Here’s what to know.
To read more, go here.
No comments:
Post a Comment