Casino flops -is it the dealers or the passengers?

[krzi]

Originally Posted by richard1s

If you're like me, the cruise truly begins when that magic distance from shore is achieved and the ship casino opens for business. However some cruises have been total busts - not one decent crap game all week, spotty card game participation and really, all gaming on the cruise never gets any real traction. But on other cruises, the tables are crowded, the craps game is the exciting meeting place we all hope for and a good time has had by all and friends are made. Yet, I never really figured out if it is the dealers that create this chemistry or the passengers. I am more inclined to think it is the dealers since I am an avid gamer but will not get into a dull setting, hoping it turns around. Just curious what you other casino junkies believe? We are looking forward to our December Summit cruise and hope we get some good casino energy. Thanks

The casino is built on multiple factors. I have worked at Harrahs and Bally's Atlantic City as a dealer and can tell you for a fact the dealer on the table makes a major impact. Having a fun dealer makes the casino more fun, whereas having a dull, boring dealer kills the game faster.

I believe that if I am playing I want to have a happy dealer who is here to have fun with me that way if I do lose, I feel like I had a great time. I used to do this for my players when I was a dealer. However keep in mind that the players play a major factor too, if the dealer tries to have fun the players must participate so its basically a two way street.

Just remember when you go to a casino you are there to have fun, not to make your years salary (of course making your years salary while playing your game of choice is always a benefit )

[kmc500]

Originally Posted by 4hunters

I've been on Splendor twice and the craps dealers there make it very hard to have a good time playing my favorite game. They are VERY strict about what you can/cannot do with the dice. I like to lightly tap the dice on the felt prior to throwing - nope, not allowed on Splendor. I also like to throw with a high arc - nope, not allowed on Splendor. I still play because I love the game so much, but it's nowhere near as much fun as playing in Vegas and the like.

I recently played on the Carnival Valor in November. The dealers were fabulous. As a matter of fact, the entire casino crew were incredible; definitely one of my best cruises to date.

There was none of the above mentioned foolishness regarding tapping the dice, hitting the wall, whatever. We had some great times at the crap table during the 8 days. there was a player or two that was a pain in the butt, but even most of them got along great.

Fun times.