bobwendy05 Posted August 6, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Does anyone have recent info. on what time the casino opens when sailing out of N.O.? Also does anyone know how casino cash is handled? I'm sailing on the Dream and have $1,000 in casino cash. Not sure how it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted August 6, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2018 The casino should open shortly after you leave New Orleans (usually within 15-30 minutes after sailaway). Take your flyer, email or whatever you have showing that you have $1000 in casino cash to the cage in the casino. They should be able to help you. (You may not need it because they should have your name, but I would take it just in case). FYI - I sail from there all of the time and spend way too much time in the casino!! When is your cruise and what ship? Have a great cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmBear Posted August 6, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Does anyone have recent info. on what time the casino opens when sailing out of N.O.? Also does anyone know how casino cash is handled? I'm sailing on the Dream and have $1,000 in casino cash. Not sure how it works Its credit put on your acct., in the casino. You gotta gamble it, thats how the club explained it to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted August 6, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Yes, its put on your players card. You don't actually get cash.... in some instances. In others, they give you the cash. Just depends on the ship. I have heard it both ways. FYI - I had $100 from the casino on my May cruise on the Fantasy and they just gave me the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn77 Posted August 6, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2018 The casino should open shortly after you leave New Orleans (usually within 15-30 minutes after sailaway). Take your flyer, email or whatever you have showing that you have $1000 in casino cash to the cage in the casino. They should be able to help you. (You may not need it because they should have your name, but I would take it just in case). FYI - I sail from there all of the time and spend way too much time in the casino!! When is your cruise and what ship? Have a great cruise!! This just shows the misinformation out there. I believe you, but I read another post a while back that stated the casino didn't open until the ship was out in the ocean (which means hours after setting sail). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediumB Posted August 7, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 7, 2018 My last cruise out of New Orleans, and this was several years ago, the slot machines opened as soon as the ship pulled away from the port and the table games opened about an hour later since gambling is legal in Louisiana when on the river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC Rider 69 Posted August 7, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Was on the Dream in February, and started losing money within minutes. :) Later in the cruise the craps table loosened up and had a very good cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olcar Posted August 7, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 7, 2018 From the end of August, the casino was open shortly after pulling away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvst Posted August 7, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 7, 2018 This just shows the misinformation out there. I believe you, but I read another post a while back that stated the casino didn't open until the ship was out in the ocean (which means hours after setting sail). It depends on the port. NOLA is one port that literally opens within minutes of leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted August 7, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 7, 2018 This just shows the misinformation out there. I believe you, but I read another post a while back that stated the casino didn't open until the ship was out in the ocean (which means hours after setting sail). Can't believe everything you read. Riverboat gambling is legal in Louisiana, and now it is legal for the casino to extend some onto land. Could they someday open immediately after muster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted August 7, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 7, 2018 This just shows the misinformation out there. I believe you, but I read another post a while back that stated the casino didn't open until the ship was out in the ocean (which means hours after setting sail). Oh good lord. If that was the case it wouldn't open until around 11pm or so!! Gambling is allowed in LA. In fact, there is a Harrah's near the port. Enjoy your cruise!! I sail from NOLA on the Dream again on Sept 30 (a casino premier cruise!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryred Posted August 7, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 7, 2018 This just shows the misinformation out there. I believe you, but I read another post a while back that stated the casino didn't open until the ship was out in the ocean (which means hours after setting sail). Cruise ship casinos has the choice to purchase the River Boat Gambling License to be able to open their casinos while on the river in LA. Some cruise lines choose not take on the extra expense and inspections. Carnival does tend to get the license even for 1 off cruises, so the casino can open within the hour of departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackenzie80 Posted August 8, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 8, 2018 NOLA opens almost immediately open leaving port. Due to Gambling being legal in NOLA. Other areas have to wait until in International Waters to avoid the laws, as well as taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGuy75219 Posted August 8, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 8, 2018 NOLA opens almost immediately open leaving port. Due to Gambling being legal in NOLA. Other areas have to wait until in International Waters to avoid the laws, as well as taxes.The blanket statement that gambling is legal in NOLA in inaccurate. Louisiana issued one single license for a single land-based casino (Harrah's in NOLA). All other casino gambling in Louisiana is riverboat gaming (the real reason the ship's casino can open before reaching the Gulf), Indian casinos, or racetracks that can have machines but no live table games--nothing to do specifically with NOLA. Sent from my SM-J727P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wms99 Posted August 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 10, 2018 The casino opens, but the fun shops do not open until the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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