Casino etiquette

I have never played in a casino before. If I am in the ship's casino with a friend with a disability that does not gamble can they sit beside me while I gamble or do they have to be gambling as well?

Usually not a problem at all, if it gets super busy someone may ask if they can play a machine, but usually a non issue IMO

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Only time it would be an issue would be if your friend was not of legal gambling age. Otherwise, shouldn't be a problem.

I have never played in a casino before. If I am in the ship's casino with a friend with a disability that does not gamble can they sit beside me while I gamble or do they have to be gambling as well?

Yes, friend needs to be gambling age.

Because ships casinos are Small, machines are Limited. It can get Very crowded and sometimes Not enough machines to play.

If your friend is in a wheelchair, they can easily sit beside you on an End.

Otherwise, take a chair & move it to one side of you, so your friend isn't

blocking a machine that could be used by a player.

Thank you for being so courteous.

Yes, friend needs to be gambling age.

 

Because ships casinos are Small, machines are Limited. It can get Very crowded and sometimes Not enough machines to play.

 

If your friend is in a wheelchair, they can easily sit beside you on an End.

 

Otherwise, take a chair & move it to one side of you, so your friend isn't

blocking a machine that could be used by a player.

 

Thank you for being so courteous.

Makes sense, thanks.

I am always intimidated to play in the casino because I felt I would do something "wrong" since I am new to it all.

:)

Makes sense, thanks.

I am always intimidated to play in the casino because I felt I would do something "wrong" since I am new to it all.

:)

A lot people do things that are "wrong" in a casino, but very few will admit it. Enjoy yourself, it's your money. If you have any questions most people will be happy to help you.

You will know you are doing something wrong if people start leaving the table. I cannot tell you how many times I let help and they don't take it. I just move to another table.

If the casino is busy and you aren't playing a machine, you should stand or seat by the friend and not block a machine or use a machine seat. If the casino isn't busy, you can seat in front of a machine until someone asks you to move so they can play. And,yes, they may want to play that specific machine even though dozens may be open.

I have never played in a casino before. If I am in the ship's casino with a friend with a disability that does not gamble can they sit beside me while I gamble or do they have to be gambling as well?

Never seen an issue.

You often see a couple (presumably) sitting side by side while one plays and the other just has a drink and chats.

On a ship , there are not that many machines. You should not occupy a seat in front of a machine if you are not playing it. It's really annoying when people do that

On a ship , there are not that many machines. You should not occupy a seat in front of a machine if you are not playing it. It's really annoying when people do that

I agree.

I agree.

And even worse when you ask if you can play that machine and they get offended.

OP, best to play a machine at the end of an aisle then friend can sit beside you without blocking any machines.

And even worse when you ask if you can play that machine and they get offended.

 

OP, best to play a machine at the end of an aisle then friend can sit beside you without blocking any machines.

Or they say, yes, I'm playing this machine and then do one spin every 5 minutes.

Or they say, yes, I'm playing this machine and then do one spin every 5 minutes.

& then they come on here and ask why hey didn't receive a comp because they played in the casino

& then they come on here and ask why hey didn't receive a comp because they played in the casino

lol

Makes sense, thanks.

I am always intimidated to play in the casino because I felt I would do something "wrong" since I am new to it all.

:)

A cruise ship casino is actually a great spot to learn. Every ship we've been on has had gaming lessons, just check the daily program for times.

In addition, I find that the dealers are very patient and helpful with people who are new and most patrons are as well...after all, we all had to learn somehow.

The one game I play on occasion where an inexperienced person can be intimidated can be blackjack, because the actions of everyone at the table really can affect the outcome of the hand. Knowing (based on odds) when to take a hit and when to stay is something that a regular player wants to see out of everyone at the table. People new at blackjack sometimes think they NEED to get as close to 21 as possible to win, but sometimes based on the cards showing your 14 is a winning hand if the dealer busts.

Makes sense, thanks.

I am always intimidated to play in the casino because I felt I would do something "wrong" since I am new to it all.

:)

Casino staff are well versed explaining things. Kind of watch what others are doing. All of us had a 1st time. Frequently the first time you win some money, pulling you in to play (lose) more. Sometimes the offer a class or two.

People new at blackjack sometimes think they NEED to get as close to 21 as possible to win, but sometimes based on the cards showing your 14 is a winning hand if the dealer busts.

Best lesson I ever learnt about Blackjack was "it's not about getting 21, it's about beating the dealer". I've seen people hit 18s......................

Best lesson I ever learnt about Blackjack was "it's not about getting 21, it's about beating the dealer". I've seen people hit 18s......................

Yep, I hit on soft 18 against a dealer 10 every time. Other players freak out. But, many basic strategies say to do this. Dealers almost always ask me if I'm sure, until they get to know me.

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If a "non-player is of gambling age, they may be in the casino. They cannot sit at a table with you, unless they're gambling, tho...they can stand and watch...but the seats are for players.

If a "non-player is of gambling age, they may be in the casino. They cannot sit at a table with you, unless they're gambling, tho...they can stand and watch...but the seats are for players.

I play blackjack. Two hands at the end of the table. Sometimes the wife stops by to see how I am doing. She sits at the seat beside me. Since I am playing both hands, no problem. ;)

I hate it when one person is playing two or three slot machines at a time with there feet propped up on the machines on each side of them. Really????

Someone mentioned 'gaming lessons' to learn how to play some of the tables is this in the casinos handout? Just wondering where I might look for this.

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Someone mentioned 'gaming lessons' to learn how to play some of the tables is this in the casinos handout? Just wondering where I might look for this.

 

 

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Not sure there's anywhere to find it online....but those lessons are generally done onboard in the casino on sea days just before the casino opens for general play.

Not sure there's anywhere to find it online....but those lessons are generally done onboard in the casino on sea days just before the casino opens for general play.

Try the wizardofodds site. There are practise games on there, at least there are for blackjack. Lots of good advice as well.