kosmo Posted October 19, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I know there are laws regarding when the casino can be open but wanted to check. Is the law simply that it cannot be open when at port or when the ship is within a certain distance of land? Is this the case at any port or just certain ones? We are traveling on the Star in January and hubby is just curious so told him I would check with the experts! :) TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefintuna Posted October 19, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Expert says casinos are never open when in port, otherwise some of us would end up very poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seal Posted October 19, 2006 #3 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Normally the casino is open after you're at sea about an hour Although, when we were docked at Pappette and maybe Bora, Bora--the casino was open--in Papette both the disembarking passengers and the embarking passengers are aboard until about 8 pm the day we trade places I, also believe when traveling among the Hawaiian Islands there is no gambling Nancy:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted October 19, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Bluefin is correct. The casino is closed while in port. They usually open up around 1 hr after sailing. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psee Posted October 19, 2006 #5 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Ship Casinos are governed by their ports of call. Most countries have laws that prevent casinos from being open while at port and within a few miles of the port. On a brighter note, most of the ports that allow casinos have much better odds than the ship. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted October 19, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Neither casinos or the ship shops are open while the ship is in port and don't open until the ship has cleared the port area and is on it's way. This is due to local laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted October 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2006 As stated the casino and shops will not be opened in port. More correctly they will not be opened while in the country's territorial waters. The US claims a territorial limit of 12 miles as does most of the world (but not all, some more, a few less) Once the ship is outside 12 miles, things can open. For the average cruise ship - less than 1 hour to be 12 miles out, so scheduling for 1 hour after departure is safe. Some countries say not in port, but in the waters is OK. There are exceptions and special cases to every generalization...but this is the basic 'rule'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadog Posted October 19, 2006 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2006 for some reason i thought the ship had to be 7 miles out to sea before the casino could open,but maybe its now 12 miles,usually its about a half hour after sailing when the casino opens,enjoy your cruise:))):p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinChris Posted October 19, 2006 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Anyone planning an Australia New Zealand cruise should be aware that the casinos are RARELY open as the ship sails very close to land while she can to avoid heavier seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted October 19, 2006 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2006 if your ship is doing an overnight in Nassau the casino opens about 7pm. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFM Posted October 19, 2006 #11 Share Posted October 19, 2006 From my experience with Princess, RCCL,NCL and HAL, I may as well pitch my $$$ overboard as give them to the casino. With no gaming regulations on cruise ships, I have never seen anyone leave a winner. It's certainly not like Vegas or Atlantic City where there are lots of casinos trying to get your money and the odds are much greater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted October 19, 2006 #12 Share Posted October 19, 2006 From my experience with Princess, RCCL,NCL and HAL, I may as well pitch my $$$ overboard as give them to the casino. With no gaming regulations on cruise ships, I have never seen anyone leave a winner. It's certainly not like Vegas or Atlantic City where there are lots of casinos trying to get your money and the odds are much greater. The odds on cruise ships might not be that great, but I have to admit, on Princess ships I usually come home a winner. So, this statement about pitching your money overboard might be true for you, but not everybody. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider3455 Posted October 19, 2006 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Play Blackjack or Craps. Its hard to change the odds on these games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak378 Posted October 19, 2006 #14 Share Posted October 19, 2006 This may be a really dumb question, but does anyone know if cruise lines report gambling winnings to the IRS? I have never won enough to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted October 19, 2006 #15 Share Posted October 19, 2006 yes they sure do. You'll get a form on board if you win a lot of money. Don't know what the form number is since I have never won much. Of course I don't gamble much either. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted October 19, 2006 #16 Share Posted October 19, 2006 This may be a really dumb question, but does anyone know if cruise lines report gambling winnings to the IRS? I have never won enough to find out. They didn't up until about 18 months ago. Now if you win over the amount, which I think is $1200 or more, you bet ya they fill out a 1099 and present it to you. I liked the old way better where they didn't report it and you didn't have to claim it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefintuna Posted October 20, 2006 #17 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I'd like the chance to fill out one of those forms, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psee Posted October 20, 2006 #18 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Wow, this is really weird to me. The US doesn't allow the ship to open the casino in US waters or US ports but wants you pay taxes on your winnings on a ship not registered to the US that is operating a casino out it's jurisdiction? :eek: I'm totally confused now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted October 20, 2006 #19 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Wow, this is really weird to me. The US doesn't allow the ship to open the casino in US waters or US ports but wants you pay taxes on your winnings on a ship not registered to the US that is operating a casino out it's jurisdiction? :eek: I'm totally confused now... I know where you are coming from, doesn't make a lot of sense does it? But it is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twelvevman Posted October 20, 2006 #20 Share Posted October 20, 2006 They didn't up until about 18 months ago. Now if you win over the amount, which I think is $1200 or more, you bet ya they fill out a 1099 and present it to you. I liked the old way better where they didn't report it and you didn't have to claim it. That amount is only for slots. If you play the tables, you will not get a form unless you cash in more than $10,000 worth of chips on the same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgi-one Posted October 20, 2006 #21 Share Posted October 20, 2006 From my experience with Princess, RCCL,NCL and HAL, I may as well pitch my $$$ overboard as give them to the casino. With no gaming regulations on cruise ships, I have never seen anyone leave a winner. It's certainly not like Vegas or Atlantic City where there are lots of casinos trying to get your money and the odds are much greater. I assume that you are referring to slots. The odds on table games are about the same. I realize that number of decks affect blackjack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaGolden Posted October 20, 2006 #22 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Back to the original question... How can the casinos be open on an Alaska Inside Passage Cruise when the ship is not 7 or 12 miles from land? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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