Where have you played?

**Banker** · 01-26-2016, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Norm

Saudi Arabia had a few. I don't know if they're still open. Burj al Arab in Dubai has a casino, even though casinos are illegal in Dubai. I think they get away with it as it is built on a manmade island. It's common in the Caribbean to not allow their citizens in the casinos. They are their to make money off the tourists -- not to addict the residents. The rules vary all over the world. And, even within some countries.

Interesting information. Thanks.

**davethebuilder** · 01-26-2016, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Norm

This is obviously a multiple choice poll. Tell me if I've left anything out (Antarctica, Mars).

New Zealand. If included with Australia it is called Australasia and is separate from the Pacific Islands.

Also UK and Ireland which is separate from Western Europe.

**Norm** · 01-27-2016, 03:28 AM

I figured anyone that played in NZ has played in Australia. Yes, UK is not part of Europe. But, this isn't a geography test.

**davethebuilder** · 01-27-2016, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by Norm

Packer had to make enough money to buy Mariah Carey.

James Packer inherited his money from his father, Kerry, who was a well known recreational gambler in LV and London. He played BJ and Baccarat mainly, reportedly betting up to $250,000 a hand and could end a session +\- $30million. He made his money in TV and publishing. I met him once years ago and he was a rat cunning businessman who also quietly gave a lot to charity. When Kerry died James moved into gambling and is now a partner in Melco Crown Entertainment who have hotels and casinos in Australia, Macau, UK and the Philippines. James and Mariah were engaged on Jan 21.

**Phoebe** · 06-24-2016, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Norm

Yes, UK is not part of Europe

Premonition ?

**CallSaul** · 06-24-2016, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Banker

Never heard for casinos for hotel residents only. Do you care to name them?

The Greenbrier in West Virginia has this rule.

**ZenMaster_Flash** · 06-24-2016, 03:04 PM

Blackjack is (legally) forbidden in Costa Rica.
The casinos are numerous and tiny. They do
deal a game called "Rommy" which is similar
to a crippled version of Spanish21 with a house
edge that is very high.

Above I said "legally" because I found it plausible
to convince some casino managers to deal 21.

**Ted** · 06-25-2016, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by ZenMaster_Flash

Blackjack is (legally) forbidden in Costa Rica.
The casinos are numerous and tiny. They do
deal a game called "Rommy" which is similar
to a crippled version of Spanish21 with a house
edge that is very high.

Above I said "legally" because I found it plausible
to convince some casino managers to deal 21.

I didn't realize this. I played Blackjack at three separate casinos in CR. One in San Jose, one in Tamarindo, and one in Manuel Antonio. The games were blackjack and called blackjack. Not really recommended though. I don't think that they ever changed the cards and there certainly seemed to be a whole lot of little cards in those decks.

**Aristotle** · 06-26-2016, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by Norm

Saudi Arabia had a few. I don't know if they're still open. Burj al Arab in Dubai has a casino, even though casinos are illegal in Dubai. I think they get away with it as it is built on a manmade island. It's common in the Caribbean to not allow their citizens in the casinos. They are there to make money off the tourists -- not to addict the residents. The rules vary all over the world. And, even within some countries.

Apart from those that you have mentioned and others that come to mind such as Monte Carlo (Monaco), are you aware of any other places which do not allow their residents to play in their casinos?