Popular New Hampshire Pastime Banned on Cruise Ships

There is so much to do on a cruise ship to keep yourself occupied.

You see New Hampshire cruisers swimming in a pool, eating at one of their onboard restaurants, dancing at a nightclub, shopping and playing games.

But what to do if it rains?

If the weather isn't great, you might see passengers head inside to play a board game or a card game with friends.  This is where you, dear New Hampshire passenger, might get into trouble.

No Exchange of Money is Allowed on Cruise Ships

According to sunherald.com, card games or any games that involve the exchange of money is not allowed.

There are rules and regulations for that sort of thing and Carnival Cruise lines prohibit it.

Not only for New Hampshire passengers but for all of them.

New Hampshire People Like to Gamble

Say you are playing Texas Hold 'Em with your best friends from Portsmouth and last time they won the game, so you need to get them back.  After all, you're from Dover, and we all know about the rivalry between the two towns that no one really talks about.

You CAN play for Skittles or M&M's.

If you have an agreement between yourselves that the green M&M's represent $5 and the yellow Skittles represent $1, that's between you and your opponents.

No one says that you have to broadcast that.

Carnival Cruise Lines Has a Casino

If you really want to gamble with actual money, New Hampshire passengers can always head to the Casino itself.  Carnival cruise lines has a lot of slot machines, table games, poker and other games to keep you occupied.

No need to win a whole bag of Skittles.