Rare ninjacat123 Posted April 19 #51 Share Posted April 19 (edited) 1 minute ago, mz-s said: As soon as Carnival calculates an acceptable rake, LRC will return as a cruise director-led activity like Deal or No Deal. I bet you're right!! Edited April 19 by ninjacat123 stupid spelling ;) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted April 19 #52 Share Posted April 19 My next cruise I'll organize an LRC session but instead of money we'll play with the next best thing: bacon. 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted April 19 #53 Share Posted April 19 1 minute ago, mz-s said: My next cruise I'll organize an LRC session but instead of money we'll play with the next best thing: bacon. With the Grand Prize, Snickers on a Stick!😉 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted April 19 #54 Share Posted April 19 The solution is to play with chips, and then payoff the winner discreetly after the game. For those that have never played, it's a winner takes all game. 😎 And, don't play during prime eating times!!! 😎 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aborgman Posted April 19 #55 Share Posted April 19 58 minutes ago, jsglow said: No, it was an inartfully chosen phrase; not a 'lie'. 🙄 No, it was an artfully chosen phrase just like "Due to state laws, we cannot sell CHEERS! until the second day of the cruise". It's untrue, they know it's untrue - but it makes good PR. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted April 19 #56 Share Posted April 19 34 minutes ago, Jamman54 said: The solution is to play with chips, and then payoff the winner discreetly after the game. For those that have never played, it's a winner takes all game. 😎 And, don't play during prime eating times!!! 😎 Don't know what the game is but would agree, keep a tally on paper and do the payout discreetly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted April 19 #57 Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, aborgman said: No, it was an artfully chosen phrase just like "Due to state laws, we cannot sell CHEERS! until the second day of the cruise". It's untrue, they know it's untrue - but it makes good PR. Whatever. I have more important issues in my life. Have a nice day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphinsfan246 Posted April 19 #58 Share Posted April 19 2 hours ago, mz-s said: My next cruise I'll organize an LRC session but instead of money we'll play with the next best thing: bacon. Only if you bring your own. Bacon is on vacation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted April 19 #59 Share Posted April 19 3 hours ago, bigdog1958 said: sure he did, it was a response to a comment that said they only play for quarters. its in plain english, so dont call me a liar. You asked why the game was banned. The game itself was not banned at all, It was the fact that there was an exchange of money and betting. You can play the game anytime you want on the ship anywhere you want. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted April 19 #60 Share Posted April 19 5 hours ago, aborgman said: A direct quote from John Heald: “This is because gambling outside of the casino is strictly forbidden aboard any of our ships.” So yes, it IS what he said... and yes, it was a lie. That is correct. Gambling is forbidden outside of the casino. If you play for money, you can't play any games outside of the casino. The game itself is not banned. It is the exchange of money that is forbidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted April 19 #61 Share Posted April 19 34 minutes ago, dolphinsfan246 said: Only if you bring your own. Bacon is on vacation. Not at my LRC table 👀 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog1958 Posted April 19 #62 Share Posted April 19 11 minutes ago, dacsmom said: You asked why the game was banned. The game itself was not banned at all, It was the fact that there was an exchange of money and betting. You can play the game anytime you want on the ship anywhere you want. When did I do that. I said John Heald said that if it was only for quarters then he would not have reported it. Last time I checked quarters was money 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted April 19 #63 Share Posted April 19 4 minutes ago, bigdog1958 said: When did I do that. I said John Heald said that if it was only for quarters then he would not have reported it. Last time I checked quarters was money Sorry, I thought you were the OP Asking why then game was banned. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aborgman Posted April 19 #64 Share Posted April 19 19 minutes ago, dacsmom said: That is correct. Gambling is forbidden outside of the casino. No, it isn't. Bingo is gambling. Carnival runs Bingo outside the casino. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fart Cruisers Posted April 19 #65 Share Posted April 19 6 minutes ago, aborgman said: No, it isn't. Bingo is gambling. Carnival runs Bingo outside the casino. Bingo is run by the Casino department even though it isn't in a room that says Casino over the door. And don't say it's run by the cruise director because although they my be moderating the game and calling the numbers, the casino department is still in charge of the game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim and Monika Posted April 19 #66 Share Posted April 19 Saving seats is not allowed anywhere on the ship either, but it is widely tolerated. My suggestion would be to gamble next to a saved deck chair, you should be good to go. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjhootch Posted April 19 #67 Share Posted April 19 People are just really looking for things to get indignant about. There are always groups of people playing games on the Lido deck during non-busy hours. Sometimes they sit there playing through lunch time or dinner time too. What's the big deal? That is no more rude than 1 or 2 people sitting at a table for 6 and that happens all the time. Lighten up and just enjoy your cruises. Even at the busiest time on Lido, there is a place to sit somewhere if you wander around long enough. Why are people frothing at the mouth about HYPOTHETICAL situations where someone with a "reserved" sign could potentially stand near their reserved table and wait or start a confrontation? Do you guys these threads just to look for something imaginary that hasn't happened- just to raise your blood pressure? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted April 19 #68 Share Posted April 19 I had never heard of this game until someone on our roll call brought it up and organized it. Sounded like a fun game but we didn't get to go (so don't know if it happened or not on our Panorama cruise 2 weeks ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AFS1970 Posted April 19 #69 Share Posted April 19 The semantics of Casino versus Casino operations or Money versus large sums of money is immaterial. Some things from this story that are a little puzzling, like who told what to who. JH says it is his job to tell the ship crew, which is fair enough. But then some are saying another passenger complained. I guess maybe the Karen in question complained online to JH instead of either going to nearby crew or even (shudder) interacting with fellow passengers and just asking if they could make room. JH is quoted in this thread (I assume from social media) saying that he wouldn't have reported quarters, but another poster here reports being shut down by security for the same stakes (I think on a different line). So, is it just reporting that is his job or is it evaluating the money involved before reporting that is his job? I get the loss of money angle, just say this is because if you are going to lose money it should be losing to them not to other passengers. I am probably reading too much into this but what other violations that he sees in pictures is he bound to report? Kids in the hot tubs? Chair Hogs? The once popular rum runners? I don't ever remember seeing about someone getting in trouble for another violation via this route, but maybe someone has. Either way, it wouldn't be CC if we didn't make long threads out of speculation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jedi bobs Posted April 19 #70 Share Posted April 19 9 hours ago, Jamman54 said: On several Journeys cruises we were part of the LCR crowd which numbered around 35 people. I hope that you and patty are having fun on the Vista. Enjoy your turnaround day tomarrow, and have another Great Cruise. Looking forward to the epic review. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 20 #71 Share Posted April 20 9 hours ago, bigdog1958 said: sure he did, it was a response to a comment that said they only play for quarters. its in plain english, so dont call me a liar. Because it would have been difficult to flash fistfuls of quarters over social media 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyglow Posted April 20 #72 Share Posted April 20 6 hours ago, mz-s said: Not at my LRC table 👀 Or in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakman58 Posted April 20 Author #73 Share Posted April 20 So instead of using chips, I wonder if I could use replica coins like these that look real. Something that gives the look and feel of real money but isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted April 20 #74 Share Posted April 20 21 hours ago, mz-s said: My next cruise I'll organize an LRC session but instead of money we'll play with the next best thing: bacon. I'll learn to.play for those stakes. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted April 20 #75 Share Posted April 20 (edited) 21 hours ago, Jamman54 said: The solution is to play with chips, and then payoff the winner discreetly after the game. For those that have never played, it's a winner takes all game. 😎 And, don't play during prime eating times!!! 😎 When we have our weekly poker games, that is exactly how we play. You buy into the game, get your chips and claim your money or losses at the end of the game. I have rarely seen anyone play any card game with actual cash. Edited April 20 by Butterbean1000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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