Actual Gambling Experience in Monte Carlo?

[SLOTheta]

Hello,

 

I posted this on the France Port Board, but I didn't get any replies from people who are actual gamblers with real experience gambling in Monte Carlo (only observers or people who knew someone else was gambling). If someone has a suggestion as which board is best, let me know.

 

We have a group sailing in July for a wedding. Several of us are gamblers. We plan on going to the casino at 2pm when it opens in full formal wear (the wedding is at 6pm and is formal). I searched on this board and also Trip Advisor. Most reviews were from non-gamblers who were there to watch.

Can anyone share their gambling experience? Did you get a players card?

Are the dealers nice?

How were the gratis drinks for gamblers? Did you get to select from premium alcohols and wines for your "free" drinks?

Was it bothersome to have a bunch of people standing and watching?

How are the odds for Black Jack and craps? What are the table minimums? Do they frown on you if you are small potatoes gamblers? We have some high rollers and low rollers in our group.

If you are betting above the minimums and want to go to the private areas, will they really make you pay the extra $10 euros on top of the $10 you paid to get in?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

 

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[CruiserBruce]

As it has nothing to do with HAL, I would think the France board the better place.

 

Have you Googled the topic? May not answer all your questions, but some.

 

We have been there, but not gambled. Believe there is a dress code, and somewhat limited hours, IIRC. Like doesn't open until noon or 2pm. Again, Google would get you answers like this.

[cruiseing marly]

There is one casino the famous one requires suit with tie . I thought it was twenty Euros and doubt there are any tables less than twenty Euro min. There are other casinos no charge and casual. My wife won Nine hundred Euros on her second spin on the slots . The other casino is very stuffy not a place that is enjoyable for us comoners to gamble . At least thats the way they make you feel .

[SLOTheta]

As it has nothing to do with HAL, I would think the France board the better place.

 

 

 

Have you Googled the topic? May not answer all your questions, but some.

 

 

 

We have been there, but not gambled. Believe there is a dress code, and somewhat limited hours, IIRC. Like doesn't open until noon or 2pm. Again, Google would get you answers like this.

 

 

Yes, I have googled. And yes, I have posted on the France board, and as stated, people responded weren't actual gamblers. But, since Monte Carlo is a stop on HAL, I was hoping to find real responses from real cruisers.

 

I did not ask about hours or dress code. I already have that information. I asked about things I could not find via Google. I must have read through 300 posts on Trip Advisor, 99% of posts we're from people who were spectators and not players.

 

 

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Edited March 20, 2016 by SLOTheta

[cruiseing marly]

I guess if you buy a Million Euro in chips you will be treated like Royalty !

[SLOTheta]

There is one casino the famous one requires suit with tie . I thought it was twenty Euros and doubt there are any tables less than twenty Euro min. There are other casinos no charge and casual. My wife won Nine hundred Euros on her second spin on the slots . The other casino is very stuffy not a place that is enjoyable for us comoners to gamble . At least thats the way they make you feel .

 

 

Yes. Sorry. I should be clear. I am interested in the gambling experience from cruisers who have been to Casino De Monte Carlo. It's $10euros to enter and a dress code is enforced. We don't have a problem with either and most of us are gamblers who don't have a problem with a $20 euro min, but wanted to know a bit more of the details and personal experience of people who have stopped for a few hours, while in their cruise.

 

Sorry the Monte Carlo casino didn't make you feel comfortable. I like High end gambling, but also enjoy casual gambling in Reno with $5 tables!

 

 

 

 

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[SLOTheta]

I guess if you buy a Million Euro in chips you will be treated like Royalty !

 

 

Won't be us! We are more the $25 to $250 a hand gamblers.

 

Hopefully we don't lose all our money in HAL's casino before we step off the boat in Monte Carlo!

 

 

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[exbiologist]

Great questions. I'd love to hear some real input on the subject

[sail7seas]

I have an image of a group of James Bond posers marching into the casino and taking over a table. :)

 

Have fun! Hope you break the bank at Monte Carlo. :)

 

[SLOTheta]

I have an image of a group of James Bond posers marching into the casino and taking over a table. :)

 

 

 

Have fun! Hope you break the bank at Monte Carlo. :)

 

 

 

 

 

Haha. That might be our group, we will be working the glam of Monte Carlo for sure!

 

Hopefully we don't get fleeced, but at least we will look good in the process [emoji16]

 

 

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[stickey_mouse]

We went in and played a few slots. It was late in the evening. I was not wearing a jacket or tie. I was disappointed with the overall experience, as it is no longer what it once was. You pay just to get in, and much of it is unused. Neat building, but that's about it.

[SLOTheta]

We went in and played a few slots. It was late in the evening. I was not wearing a jacket or tie. I was disappointed with the overall experience, as it is no longer what it once was. You pay just to get in, and much of it is unused. Neat building, but that's about it.

 

 

That's too bad. We would have loved to go at night, but we have to go in the middle of the day due to the wedding and time we have to be back at the boat. If it wasn't good at night, it probably won't be good during the day. We can hope for the best.

 

 

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[sail7seas]

Haha. That might be our group, we will be working the glam of Monte Carlo for sure!

 

Hopefully we don't get fleeced, but at least we will look good in the process [emoji16]

 

 

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We were at the Casino around lunch time and it wasn't all that glamorous.

 

 

 

[kelleherdl]

We were very disappointed in the Casino experience. General reaction.... historic dump. Maybe there are private rooms with all the James Bond posers, but the main gaming is very ordinary.

 

Dennis

[SLOTheta]

We were very disappointed in the Casino experience. General reaction.... historic dump. Maybe there are private rooms with all the James Bond posers, but the main gaming is very ordinary.

 

 

 

Dennis

 

 

Did you gamble at the tables? Any insight into my questions?

 

Sad it's not the James Bond level of play, but still looking forward to it. It will be a nice change from gambling in Las Vegas. We go several times a year and it can be nuts. Having a quiet casino actually sounds nice, especially since we will be going as a group.

 

From the photos, it still looks amazingly beautiful

 

 

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[leenieweenie]

My husband (who is a blackjack player) could not pass up the opportunity to play in the monte carlo casino! We were there for a short time in the evening. We were dressed appropriately(but not to the nines). It seemed to us that they were very welcoming to us. My dh only played a few hands at a low limit table and ended up winning 100 euros. He changed it in at the cashiers desk . I ended up winning around 1000 euros on a dollar slot machine. Only 1 or 2 spins and i hit a small jackpot! It was very exciting for us as we have gambled in vegas and many other casinos around the us. It was an "experience" that a true gambler at heart can really appreciate. We still talk about our win at monte! Have a great time. Enjoy and don't be intiminated--it is a blast.

[kelleherdl]

I have been there twice; once doing the day while sailing on the Eurodam and once for the evening when we were staying at L'Hermitage next door to the Casino (very nice hotel). We did not gamble during the day as it was basically dead. In the evening we did not enjoy the tables as we got the distinct impression that we were not 'known' or maybe had not set up an 'account' in advance.

 

Dennis