HAL Casino program

[DaveOKC]

On 10/30/2021 at 5:14 PM, 510picker said:

I don’t understand their system either, but I’m thankful I’ve received the casino offers for the last several years. I’m not a big gambler and only play the slots. The amount I’ve saved from booking casino rates is far greater than the amount I’ve spent in the casino. 

Same findings here.  We have lost much less in the casino than we get in casino offers AND even the rates (10-30% discount).

[artloversplus]

On 10/28/2021 at 9:27 AM, DaveOKC said:

Certainly things vary by casino and cruiseline, but all I can comment on is our HAL experience.  My DW spends no more than $40/day in the casino.  Sometimes she wins, but most times she loses her budget.  Even with this limited budget, we have been getting casino RATEs on our cruises and this year got our first free cabin OFFER (normally Inside but sometimes Oceanview).  I think this might be due to the light occupancy HAL is experiencing right now, so no telling what the future will bring.

 

I do have to report than while she loses no more than $300 per 7 day cruise, the RATE deal alone saves us $1000 or more on our cruises, so for us it is a good deal.  Of course, the higher priced cabin you book, the more dollars you save, so your experience may vary......

 

That is a good thing to know.

Sadly, HAL (or any other cruises) don't count Taxes Hold-em as part of the perk, otherwise I will earn a lot of trips. Their rake is 15%, the highest of any other lines, and their $60 tournament is skimming 25% right off the intake.

Edited June 22, 2023 by artloversplus