Few things excite gamblers with money to burn than the sense of entitlement that comes with their names on an exclusive, carefully guarded list of invitees, making the maiden voyage of the Gambling Showboat The Wind Rose the most talked about and eagerly anticipated event of the year. Tickets for the Friday to Sunday excursion sell out in hours at a hefty price.
The Wind Rose“Right this way, Sirs and Madames.” The usher guides guests into a special room in The New California Theatre’s Cabaret lounge. “Our cashier will take your payment and issue you a three-day voyage ticket and a gaming marker. No cash will be permitted on board to deter pirates and thieves.”
The New California TheatreThe ante is exorbitant, but they hand over their dollars with glee. Carriage service is provided from t
