Cruachan Posted July 10, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I just noticed a new thread on the subject of the casino on QV - unfortunately I am unable to answer the question posed by the poster who started the thread, but I thought it might be of interest to make people aware of a relatively new development concerning the slot machines. I say relatively new because it was not in effect in October last year. The slot machines can no longer be played by feeding them cash (either coin or banknotes) and nor do they pay out in the old tokens. The new system is that, before playing the machine, you insert your cruise card into a slot and a screen fires up with a dialogue that allows you to purchase the amount you wish to play (minimum purchase is $10). When you are finished and wish to cashout (assuming you have any winnings), you simply press the cashout button and your winnings (or remaining money) are added to your card. You then take your card to the cashier and he/she will pay you in dollars. You won't get coin though - any amount less than $1 will be credited to your cruise account. So, you can no longer sit losing all your worldly wealth while listening to the crash as an avalanche of tokens pours out of the machine next to you. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted July 10, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) The slot machines can no longer be played by feeding them cash (either coin or banknotes) and nor do they pay out in the old tokens. The new system is that, before playing the machine, you insert your cruise card into a slot and a screen fires up with a dialogue that allows you to purchase the amount you wish to play (minimum purchase is $10). When you are finished and wish to cashout (assuming you have any winnings), you simply press the cashout button and your winnings (or remaining money) are added to your card. You then take your card to the cashier and he/she will pay you in dollars. You won't get coin though - any amount less than $1 will be credited to your cruise account. JHello cruachan, A friend of mine used this new system on QM2 on the May 9th crossing this year, he preferred it. I watched him lose $9 (out of $10)... and then, with "just one more go..." end up with $12! At which point he stopped :) . (He didn't let his new-found wealth go to his head however ;) ). Edited July 10, 2014 by pepperrn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise NH Posted July 11, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Can you use OBC for the casino? I'm just thinking if I have a few $$ left at the end of a cruise, this may be a way to use it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted July 11, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Can you use OBC for the casino? I'm just thinking if I have a few $$ left at the end of a cruise, this may be a way to use it. Thanks. Sadly not What can on board credit be used against? When on board credit (either received as part of a promotion or purchased via our Gift Collection) is applied to your on board account, you may use this against most purchases on board. This includes: •Items purchased from any of the shops •Spa, & salon treatments and services (when booked on board and not prior to embarkation via Voyage Personaliser) •Photography services •Laundry & dry cleaning •Internet and telephone charges •Shore excursions (when booked on board and not prior to embarkation via Voyage Personaliser) •Beverages from the bar and restaurants (where applicable) •Restaurant cover charges (when booked on board and not prior to embarkation via Voyage Personaliser) •Automatic tips (gratuities). On board credit may not be used against: •Purchasing shore excursions prior to embarkation via Voyage Personaliser •Purchasing restaurant cover charges prior to embarkation via Voyage Personaliser •Purchasing Spa treatments and services prior to embarkation via Voyage Personaliser •Visas that require payment •Medical facilities •Future Cruise Downpayments •Artwork •Ad hoc gratuities •Foreign currency •Casino chips, credits or any other kind of gambling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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