Many cruise ships feature casinos—places where passengers can easily suffer heavy financial losses; indeed, Carnival Cruise Line and its parent company have even faced lawsuits over allegations of predatory behavior toward onboard gamblers. Consequently, passengers who wish to gamble but prefer to avoid the ship’s casino might consider bringing their own dice or playing cards, believing this allows them to play with friends and family without breaking the bank. However, this is a mistake, as engaging in private, cash-based gambling on board violates the rules.
You can’t just play dice or poker games however you please, even if you brought the sets along on your cruise