Carnival Cruise Line Enforces Strict Casino-Only Gambling Policy

Carnival Cruise Line Enforces Strict Casino-Only Gambling Policy

By Michael Thompson

January 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM

Carnival Cruise Line strictly enforces a policy that limits gambling activities to designated casino areas only. Brand ambassador John Heald recently clarified this rule in response to a passenger's inquiry about playing Left, Center, Right (LCR) for money in private rooms.

Carnival Celebration ship at Mahogany Bay

Carnival Celebration ship at Mahogany Bay

While passengers can play games like LCR for fun or non-monetary prizes, all cash gambling must occur within the ship's casino due to international maritime gaming regulations. This policy applies across all Carnival vessels and activities.

Key points about gambling on Carnival cruises:

  • Minimum gambling age is 18
  • Gaming is restricted to designated casino areas
  • Players Club membership offers rewards including discounted cruises and complimentary drinks
  • Nine ships now feature smoke-free casino spaces

The Carnival Celebration casino, recently named Best Cruise Ship Casino by Newsweek's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards, features:

  • Nearly 200 slot machines
  • Multiple table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette
  • Carnival's exclusive Fun 21 game
  • Players Club rewards program

Ships with smoke-free casino areas include: Jubilee, Celebration, Mardi Gras, Firenze, Venezia, Vista, Dream, Magic, and Breeze.

These policies help maintain regulatory compliance while providing a controlled environment for passengers who wish to gamble during their cruise vacation.

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