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Subject: Re: Do you gamble onboard? Posted on: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:27:23 -0500



Bill wrote:
> On 2/19/2009 5:05 PM, Mike wrote:
>
> > Ever notice how they shut the slots down when in port? Why
>> would that be? Apart from having to give a kick to the local government,
>> they also have to make sure the slots are tuned to payout at a rate
>> higher then they do on the high seas. So the game of choice is one that
>> they cannot change the odds on - blackjack springs to mind.
>
> Isn't the entire casino shut down while the ship is in port? I thought
> it was due to not being in international waters.

With very few exceptions the casinos are shut down in port due to local
regulations. Same is true of the shops onboard.

sue

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