Norwegian Cruise Line has partnered with Light & Wonder (L&W) to implement progressive table games across its entire fleet of 18 cruise ships. The deal includes 200 GM Atlas systems featuring progressives for blackjack and poker variants.

The new gaming technology will connect experiences across vessels, offering passengers enhanced gaming opportunities and larger potential payouts. Games include blackjack, let it ride, three-card poker, and ultimate Texas hold'em, with Norwegian's Breakaway being the first ship to receive the L&W progressive table games.

Norwegian's Casinos At Sea features:

• Over 4,800 slot machines from Aristocrat, Everi, and IGT
• High-roller accommodations with slot bets up to $100 per spin
• Table game bets up to $5,000
• Cash-only transactions with ATM access
• Credit available for qualified guests (minimum $5,000)
• Popular table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette

This partnership reflects the cruise industry's renewed focus on casino gaming, following similar moves by competitors. Royal Caribbean has expanded its smoke-free gaming areas, Crystal Symphony launched the first Monte-Carlo Casino at sea, and Carnival partnered with Bally's for a points program.

Light & Wonder, formerly known as Scientific Games, rebranded in 2022 after selling its sports betting division to Endeavor Group ($1.2 billion) and its lottery division to Brookfield Business Partners ($6.1 billion).

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