nursemommy7578 Posted February 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2013 does hubby need cash in the casino or is it linked to his onboard account? thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bean24 Posted February 22, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2013 You can get money from your onboard account, however there is a 3%surcharge so it is cheaper to just bring cash for gambling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted February 22, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'd bring cash, if possible. You can get cash from the cashier with your key card, but it will cost you the 3%. Also, don't forget to get a player's card and use it when you gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flcruiser1969 Posted February 22, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2013 You can also purchase casino credits prior to sailing (sort of like OBC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursemommy7578 Posted February 22, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookie99 Posted February 22, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2013 How do you do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted February 22, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2013 There is also an ATM in the casino. $5.75 fee which is cheaper then the 3% if you get more then $200 US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM Cruiser Posted February 22, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Is the 3% charge a NCL policy? They don't charge that fee on CCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted February 22, 2013 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Is the 3% charge a NCL policy? They don't charge that fee on CCL Yes it is. Some ships have it and others don't. As a matter of fact, Celebrity raised their's to, I think, 5%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted February 22, 2013 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Is the 3% charge a NCL policy? They don't charge that fee on CCL I think NCL was one of the last to add it. Too many non gamblers used the casino as a bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amowagou Posted February 22, 2013 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Can I use the onboard credit to gamble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted February 22, 2013 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2013 The 3% surcharge is NOT charged on the Jade at least it wasn't when we were on it this past May/June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted February 22, 2013 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Better to bring cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relax@Sea Posted February 23, 2013 #14 Share Posted February 23, 2013 You can also wire transfer the cash directly to your account thru the Casino at Sea department, there maybe a minimum amount that you have to transfer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted February 23, 2013 #15 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Can I use the onboard credit to gamble? Yes you can. You go to the counter and say I'd like xx amount charged to my room. There is a 3% charge so $100 costs you $103. It shows up on your bill as a debit that can be offset by OBC. The nice thing is if you have a substantial amount of OBC you can do this, get cash and pocket it rather than putting it into the machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpelson Posted February 23, 2013 #16 Share Posted February 23, 2013 The house always wins, now even more! Seriously, good info for each to be able to calculate what is best for him/her self. I like some of the 50% payoff options on the NCL website (pre-cruise: buy $10 of chips, but get $15.) Sure, it's like a free dose of heroin or a cheap razor, but it's still a good deal. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM Cruiser Posted February 23, 2013 #17 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I went on the NCL site to look for the 50% payoff option and could not find it. Can you please help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted February 23, 2013 #18 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I went on the NCL site to look for the 50% payoff option and could not find it. Can you please help? It's found under the Bon Voyage section, here is a link then scroll half way down http://www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/bon-voyage-gifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnoliaBlossom Posted February 23, 2013 #19 Share Posted February 23, 2013 If you are a slot player you can get $50 dollars of play for $25 at slotplaycoupons dot com. One coupon per person. dH and I buy one for each cruise, even though he is a table player. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM Cruiser Posted February 24, 2013 #20 Share Posted February 24, 2013 It's found under the Bon Voyage section, here is a link then scroll half way down http://www.ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/bon-voyage-gifts Found it. Thank You If you are a slot player you can get $50 dollars of play for $25 at slotplaycoupons dot com. One coupon per person. dH and I buy one for each cruise, even though he is a table player.G Just ordered one each of these for me and the GF. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbait17 Posted February 25, 2013 #21 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The 3% surcharge is NOT charged on the Jade at least it wasn't when we were on it this past May/June. The 3% surcharge is not charged on any European sailings. Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshirtuk Posted February 25, 2013 #22 Share Posted February 25, 2013 As a side note, if you purchase a future cruise credit, they give you $100 obc, on the jade recently they gave you a voucher to convert the $100 obc to $125 slot play credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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