JKrise Posted July 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Going to sound elementary but what is a Monte Carlo Style Casino? Oceania advertises their casinos as Monte Carlo style, but I have no idea what that means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted July 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2019 If I had to guess - and I am! - I'd say "elegant." Just a euphemism. Others?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2019 they look like any other ship casino to me Maybe it is you never win 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted July 23, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, LHT28 said: they look like any other ship casino to me Maybe it is you never win 🤣 But have you ever been to a not quite top notch casino not on a cruise ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 23, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, clo said: But have you ever been to a not quite top notch casino not on a cruise ship? yes we have basic casinos here in Canada ...shocking I know 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted July 23, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Just now, LHT28 said: yes we have basic casinos here in Canada ...shocking I know 😲 Sorry, I didn't notice where you live. But you did write: " "they look like any other ship casino to me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 23, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2019 35 minutes ago, clo said: Sorry, I didn't notice where you live. But you did write: " "they look like any other ship casino to me" your point ? 🤨 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted July 23, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: Maybe it is you never win 🤣 Very true. I am not sure what they mean by “Monte Carlo style”. THE Casino in MC suggests that one wear a jacket after 8 PM has a photo ID as well as a Euro 10 entry fee - neither one these is required on Oceania to play. 😁 Maybe it is in contrast to a Las Vegas style casino - whatever that is. Disclaimer - other than playing blackjack once every ten years or so, I know nothing about casinos. 😊 Edited July 23, 2019 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted July 23, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2019 11 hours ago, JKrise said: Going to sound elementary but what is a Monte Carlo Style Casino? Oceania advertises their casinos as Monte Carlo style, but I have no idea what that means. A Monte Carlo Casino is one in which what we would consider traditional games of chance such as Poker, Blackjack, Baccarat and Craps are played. This makes them distinct from Japan or Macau style Casino's where card based games are rarer, and the scope of the gambling is much wider. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 23, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2019 17 minutes ago, StanandJim said: A Monte Carlo Casino is one in which what we would consider traditional games of chance such as Poker, Blackjack, Baccarat and Craps are played. This makes them distinct from Japan or Macau style Casino's where card based games are rarer, and the scope of the gambling is much wider. thanks Jim for the explanation we are such big gamblers ...NOT!!! 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted July 23, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 23, 2019 10 hours ago, clo said: But have you ever been to a not quite top notch casino not on a cruise ship? YES!...unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted July 23, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Paulchili said: Very true. I am not sure what they mean by “Monte Carlo style”. THE Casino in MC suggests that one wear a jacket after 8 PM has a photo ID as well as a Euro 10 entry fee - neither one these is required on Oceania to play. 😁 Recently my friends and I were not allowed to play in the Grande Casino in Monte Carlo (during the day) because we had sandals on! Had to have closed toe shoes...probably saved me some money in the long run! 😉 But the place was gorgeous and at least we got to see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted July 23, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 23, 2019 5 hours ago, StanandJim said: A Monte Carlo Casino is one in which what we would consider traditional games of chance such as Poker, Blackjack, Baccarat and Craps are played. This makes them distinct from Japan or Macau style Casino's where card based games are rarer, and the scope of the gambling is much wider. That was what I was going to suggest with Baccarat being the biggest difference from most casinos on cruise ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted July 23, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Do they play Baccarat on O? I admit I spend very little time there but don't think I've seen it played. I thought it meant they have really antiquated slots. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKrise Posted July 23, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted July 23, 2019 8 hours ago, StanandJim said: A Monte Carlo Casino is one in which what we would consider traditional games of chance such as Poker, Blackjack, Baccarat and Craps are played. This makes them distinct from Japan or Macau style Casino's where card based games are rarer, and the scope of the gambling is much wider. Thank you for the explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanbill457 Posted July 23, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 23, 2019 If you are a craps player, you might want to be aware they have single odds. Unlike other cruise lines and casinos all over the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted July 24, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 24, 2019 12 hours ago, Go-Bucks! said: YES!...unfortunately. Oh, I don't feel that way. We live in Reno and there are the la-dee-da ones and the ones that are small but not seedy. We go to both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted July 24, 2019 #18 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 minute ago, clo said: Oh, I don't feel that way. We live in Reno and there are the la-dee-da ones and the ones that are small but not seedy. We go to both. I was referring to some seedy ones I've been to. The question was if anyone had been to a NOT nice one that's NOT on a ship...I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted July 24, 2019 #19 Share Posted July 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, Go-Bucks! said: I was referring to some seedy ones I've been to. The question was if anyone had been to a NOT nice one that's NOT on a ship...I have. Actually I wrote: " But have you ever been to a not quite top notch casino not on a cruise ship?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 24, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 24, 2019 🙄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted July 24, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, LHT28 said: actually her question was " But have you ever been to a not quite top notch casino not on a cruise ship? " Thanks, buddy. We were simultaneous 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqoug Posted July 24, 2019 #22 Share Posted July 24, 2019 18 hours ago, oceanbill457 said: If you are a craps player, you might want to be aware they have single odds. Unlike other cruise lines and casinos all over the world. Thanks for the information. I guess I will steer away from the craps table on our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted August 14, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 6:57 PM, oceanbill457 said: If you are a craps player, you might want to be aware they have single odds. Unlike other cruise lines and casinos all over the world. Not sure that's true any more since NCLHoldings went with Casinos At Sea as the casino management team. I'll know in 2 weeks 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanbill457 Posted August 16, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Aloha 1 I contacted Casinos at Sea. Good news. Oceania now has 3,4,5 times odds. Craps players now have a chance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted August 30, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I'd assumed Oceania casinos were smaller than NCL, etc. since the ships are smaller, but it sounds like they are a bit outdated as well. That's fine by me because I am booked on my first Oceania cruise on Insignia specifically for the Bermuda itinerary and not particularly to gamble. However, since my cruise has been comped by Casinos At Sea I am wondering how little to no play may or may not impact my future CAS comps? Does anyone have experience with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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