Wednesday, November 21, 2007

One-Armed Bandits

AKA slot machine, fruit machine or poker machine. They are called "bandits" because they are responsible for about 70% of the income for casinos. These are found on the Imagination cruise ship and they are the most popular gambling method on board. Because gambling is still illegal in Florida, these machines can only be operated after the ship is off the US territorial waters (12 miles and beyond off the coast line.)

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3 comments:

  1. Jim KlenkeNovember 22, 2007 at 12:04 AM

    They let you take a picture of them?

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  2. LanNovember 22, 2007 at 1:08 AM

    Yes, no problems at all to take all the photos you want inside the ship. They figure once inside, they know all about you because of the many layers of security they make you go through. Besides, when you are inside, they got your passport or ID and they have checked your name at least three times by different people. Your ID is returned when you leave the ship. The inside of this ship has nothing to brag about. It's pretty similar to Miami Beach in the 50's, the kind of decor you see in mob movies such as Scar Face. Pretty ugly sights with neons everywhere.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 22, 2007 at 7:09 AM

    Odd thought but most who play would not give to a one armed bandit on the street.

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