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At Gem Casino, you can expect the following: Blackjack: $10 to $15. During the day or on less busy cruises, you might see a $5 table, but this is becoming less common. Roulette: $5 per bet overall, with $1 chip minimums for individual number bets; European-style single-zero tables are common, with some ships offering neighbor bets. Three Card Poker: $5-$10 per hand for Ante and Pair Plus bets, with optional 6-card bonus bets; minimums may increase to $15 during peak evening hours. Ultimate Texas Hold’em: $5-$10 per hand for Ante and Blind bets, with optional Trips bet; minimums may rise to $15-$25 in high-traffic periods or high-limit sections. Caribbean Stud Poker: This game also often has a minimum bet in the $5 to $10 range. Let It Ride: $5-$10 per hand for the three initial bets, with optional bonus bets; minimums may adjust to $15 during peak casino hours. Texas Hold’em Poker: $5-$10 for dealer-dealt tables, with tournament buy-ins starting at $50-$100; games are scheduled, not sit-and-go, so check the daily planner for times. Slot Machines: $0.01-$0.05 per spin for penny slots, with minimum bets typically $0.50-$0.80 per spin; higher denominations ($1-$5) available for larger bets. Video Poker: $0.25-$1 per hand, typically Jacks or Better, with some machines allowing denomination changes; multi-hand or bonus variants may have higher minimums ($1-$5). Blackjack Tournament: $20-$50 buy-in per tournament, with rebuys sometimes available for $10-$20; winners receive cash or cruise perks, with entry fees listed in the daily planner.

General Information: Norwegian cruise casinos (Casinos at Sea) offer table minimums that are generally lower than land-based casinos, starting at $3-$10, but may increase to $15-$25 during peak hours or in high-roller areas. Minimums can vary by itinerary (e.g., higher in Asia with $10-$25 minimums after ports like Hong Kong). Slot and video poker machines accept cruise cards or cash, with penny slots being the most common.

Guests must be **18 or older** to enter or play in Carnival cruise ship casinos; those under 18 are not permitted in the casino at any time. Alcohol service is limited to guests **21 and up**, and minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+ in public areas, with a 1:00 AM curfew.

Smart casual attire, such as collared shirts and slacks for men and dresses or blouses for women, is recommended for the casino. Avoid beachwear, flip-flops, or overly casual clothing to maintain the upscale atmosphere.