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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
P layers looking for a land-based casino experience on the high seas will nd it on the fantastic Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). e line’s Freestyle Cruising concept challenges the conventional model of cruising and is designed to meet the changing needs of today’s casino players. e eet is the youngest in the cruise industry, with more than half of the ships having ten restaurants, 13 bars and lounges and Casinos at Sea Players Club, an innovative casino program that surpasses all other lines. Freestyle Cruising o ers guests the exibility of dining when, where
and with whom they want. Gone are the days of mandatory formal attire; today’s cruisers are comfortable in resort casual style. e elimination of assigned dining times means players can spend hours of uninterrupted entertainment in the casino and still enjoy a gourmet meal in one of the ship’s alternative restaurants anytime between 5:30 p.m. and midnight.
NCL’s eet also o ers Las Vegas-style entertainment, state-of-the-art spa and tness facilities, world-class onboard shopping and 10,000 square foot casinos featuring the hottest games, including blackjack, roulette,
3-Card Poker, Texas
Hold ‘em, Caribbean
Stud Poker and Craps with odds that pay out three, four and ve times to one. For slot lovers, NCL’s casinos
feature more than 200 of the newest video and traditional slot machines ranging from 1¢ to $100. e slot machines have a guaranteed 95% payback, on selected machines, as certi ed by Strictly Slots magazine. e line also features less traditional games by special request, including Pai-Gow Poker, Pai-Gow Tiles and even a mini-Baccarat table.
NCL is the rst cruise line to o er membership rewards that can earn players comps onboard or for future cruises. e player’s club is currently operating onboard ve NCL ships, including Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian
Spirit, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Sun and will be featured on all new ships that come into service.
Players that register and use their Player’s Card earn seabucks. Once a player earns 25 seabucks, they can redeem those seabucks against their onboard folio accounts for spa treatments, shore excursions, food and beverage costs, internet charges and gift shop purchases. Alternatively, seabucks can be accumulated towards the payment of a future cruise. Points earned on table games are based on the amount of time played and bets wagered at each game. Points earned on slot machines are based on the coin-in and type of machines played.
Never been on an NCL cruise before? Don’t worry, players quali ed at select land-based casinos are eligible for discounted rates based on their gaming activity, and some guests can even qualify for complimentary cabins!
To learn more about the Casinos at Sea Players Club, call 1-877-PLAY-NCL.
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