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Plus, the industry has grown so competitive that gambling sites are literally throwing freebies, bonuses, and perks at players to gain and keep their patronage: extravagant deposit matching, weekly lotteries and giveaways, and frequent tournaments with huge prizes and small or no buy-in. That’s not to mention the fact that the video slot machines and poker/blackjack/roulette/Bingo titles are flashier, more fun, and much more advanced than any but the most spendy land casinos can match. Gamblers can experience the full breadth and variety of every casino diversion known to man without moving from their couch. When you consider these factors, it’s not hard to see why cruise ships are struggling!

Cruise ship owners are faced with a really difficult challenge: how to get people off their computers and back out to sea. Some have, in desperation, offered coupons for a certain amount of free tokens, or gratis dinner or drinks. In the state of Florida, however, these disenfranchised boaters are really stepping up their game. The offshore slot machine and casino gambling business is HUGE in the Sunshine State, and the once-wealthy owners of these ventures are pushing state lawmakers to change the rules prohibiting citizens from gambling on a ship in port. Even if the state caves, it’s hard to tell whether this legislative change would have a significant impact on the tide of change sweeping away a once-flourishing venue for gambling. There are those who believe that cruise ship gambling will soon be extinct, regardless of legal machinations. As online slots and casino gambling grow, many other sectors of the gambling industry will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if they could be the next in trouble.

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