The Casino The MS Spell of the Seas churned through the Caribbean as I made my way into the larger of its two casinos. The sharp tang of sea air faded away as I entered, greeted by bright lights and a cacophony of voices. I took a deep breath of the over-oxygenated air. This was exactly what I was looking for. My name is James. I’ve spent the latter half of my 41 years spending a generous inheritance however I wanted, and in the last ten or so I’ve discovered the joy of cruise ship casinos. Cruise ships have two things over Vegas – free food and free entertainment. It makes up for having to buy your own drinks, though I’ve not been much of a drinker since my partying days in my 30’s. Gambling is more fun with a clear head – the thrill of a win, the enticing promise of a loss, the moment

