Poker Cruise IV
Poker Cruise IV FAQs
The following terms and conditions relate to the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV promotion. The tournament Promoter Ladbrokes International Limited (Company no: 46808), 57-63 Line Wall Road, Gibraltar “Ladbrokes”, acts as agent for the Cruise Operator.
Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV (as defined below) will be operated by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd as Carrier, and/or Royal Caribbean Cruise Line A/S acting as disclosed agent for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (the “Cruise Operator”). All tickets, vouchers and coupons for the Cruise will be issued by the Cruise Operator with the sole exception of the Cruise Ticket (as defined below). Passengers shall be subject to the Cruise Operator’s own booking and ticket conditions, and all arrangements made by Ladbrokes in respect of the tournament and cash poker games are subject to the terms and conditions of the Cruise Operator. The Cruise Operator’s booking and ticket terms and conditions contain limitations and exclusions of liability to any person who travels with the Cruise Operator. Ladbrokes recommends that you obtain and read copies of the Cruise Operator’s and these terms and conditions prior to participating in this promotion.
This promotion is not offered to you as a holiday package. Ladbrokes acts merely in the capacity of agent and accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for your travel arrangements (which will be subject to the relevant third party carrier’s own terms and conditions) and Ladbrokes does not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for your transfer and accommodation arrangements in the Port (as defined below) nor for the operation of the Vessel (as defined below).
In these terms and conditions:
“Cruise Place” means the place won by a Ladbrokes poker player entitling them to participate in the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV and certain rights and benefits set out in these terms and conditions.
“Guest” means the person as notified to Ladbrokes in writing that the Qualifier has nominated to be accompanying the Qualifier on Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV.
“Qualifiers” means all persons who have successfully pre-qualified for a Cruise Place though Ladbrokes’s online tournaments.
“Passengers” means all persons on board the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV in possession of a Cruise Place and their guests (including the Qualifiers and Guests) but excluding Ladbrokes’ employees, agents or representatives.
The “Port” means the destination and arrival port of the Vessel, which is currently anticipated to be Ft Lauderdale Cruise Port, Florida.
The “Vessel” means the ship upon which the relevant Passengers participate in Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV.
1. The Cruise Place
All Qualifiers will be issued with a Cruise Place by Ladbrokes. The Cruise Place shall allow the Qualifier and one Guest accommodation on board a cruise departing from the Port, on Saturday 22 January 2011 and returning to the same Port on Saturday 29 January 2011 (“Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV”) in the form of a single ocean view D class two berth cabin with balcony. In addition, all meals will be complimentary except where guests decide to make a reservation at one of the specialist restaurants on the ship. Drinks and any optional services must be paid for on board.
Any special accommodation requests must be notified in writing to Ladbrokes as soon as possible and in any event no later than 60 days prior to 22 January 2011. Upon receipt of such request, Ladbrokes will use its reasonable endeavours to liaise with the Cruise Operator to accommodate any requests, but cannot guarantee that any special cabin grades or facilities or any other request will be possible.
The Cruise Place shall also include a £950 travel and accommodation allowance (£425 for each of Qualifier and Guest) to contribute to the cost of return flights to and from the Port, and your overnight accommodation in the Port on the 21 January 2011 if such accommodation is required (the “Travel Allowance”). This amount is the maximum sum that Qualifiers and Guests are entitled to for any travel and accommodation requirements and Ladbrokes shall not cover any travel or accommodation costs that exceed the Travel Allowance.
Unless otherwise notified by Ladbrokes, the Travel Allowance will be paid into the relevant Ladbrokes accounts within 10 working days of qualification except where players qualify before 1 March 2010. All qualifiers before 1 March 2010 will receive their travel allowances by 10 March 2010.
Qualifiers and Guests must make their own flight, transfer and hotel arrangements. Passengers will not be permitted to board if they arrive less than one hour prior to the Vessel’s scheduled embarkation which is currently 17:00 EST on 22 January 2011. The Vessel’s scheduled embarkation time may be subject to change and Passengers are required to check times with the Cruise Operator before travelling.
The first Cruise Place won by any person in Ladbrokes on-line tournament is non-refundable, but may be sold or transferred to another Ladbrokes poker player. Should a Cruise Place holder win more than one Cruise Place, that person may transfer the subsequent place to another Ladbrokes poker player. Any proposed transferee poker player must hold an account with Ladbrokes Poker, and any such transfer must be notified to Ladbrokes in writing within 15 working days of the date upon which the Qualifier became entitled to the Cruise Place he/she wishes to transfer, otherwise the Cruise Ticket will be forfeited. Any such transfer will be also then be subject to the ‘Buy In Terms and Conditions’.
Ladbrokes, on behalf of the Cruise Operator, reserves the right to refuse entry at any time to any person for any reason whatsoever to the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV.
The winning of Cruise Places is subject to availability. Notwithstanding anything published or advertised to the contrary, Ladbrokes reserves the right to withdraw the Cruise Place as a prize in its on-line tournaments at any time for any reason whatsoever.
2. The on-board Tournaments:
The minimum age limit for participants in any of the poker tournaments on board the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV is 18 years old.
Tournament Rules: In addition to these Terms and Conditions, Ladbrokes tournament rules (the Tournament Rules”) will apply, a copy of which will be available on board on request. You agree to comply with the Tournament Rules at all times and you understand that Ladbrokes reserves the right to amend the Tournament Rules at any time for any reason whatsoever.
Only Passengers who hold a Ladbrokes Cruise Place and their Guests will be eligible to participate in the poker provided on board the Vessel by Ladbrokes, subject to the relevant participating Passenger and/or Guest having a Ladbrokes Poker account at the relevant time.
Prize payments: All Multi-Table Tournament prize payouts will be credited to the participants’ Ladbrokes Accounts within ten (10) working days after the cruise is completed, that is, by Friday 11 February 2011 unless otherwise notified by Ladbrokes. No cash alternatives will be given on board the Vessel or thereafter. Any Guest, who does not have a Ladbrokes account, must open one in order to receive any payouts from Multi-Table tournament(s) held on board.
Tournament refunds: Any player who has pre-registered for a tournament, but is already participating in a previous tournament, will receive a full refund for the tournament that they cannot participate in. Refunds will be paid directly into players Ladbrokes Poker accounts by Friday 11 February 2011 unless otherwise notified by Ladbrokes.
Non Attendance: No refunds of poker tournament money will be made to you if you are unable to join the Vessel, for any reason whatsoever.
Non transferability: Non transferability: Places in the tournaments are not transferable (subject to the above provisions relating to the transfer of Cruise Places).
Cash Games: All poker chips for cash games and single table tournaments will be purchased from the casino cage on board the Vessel. Purchases of chips will be through the use of the cashless ship system administrated by the Cruise Operator. All cash game winnings are the responsibility of the player and cannot be paid into Ladbrokes accounts on the Vessel, but may be credited back to your credit card or ship balance through the casino cage.
Cancellation: Ladbrokes has the right to cancel or re-schedule any tournaments for operational, commercial or any other reason whatsoever.
3. The Cruise:
Cancellation of the cruise: In certain circumstances, as a gesture of goodwill, Qualifiers, or Passengers who received their Cruise Place by way of a transfer from a Qualifier made in accordance with these terms and conditions, shall receive the following:
- (a) if the cancellation occurs prior to the date on which Ladbrokes has paid the Travel Allowance, a refund of £2,550 to represent the cash value of the Cruise Place less the Travel Allowance & Poker bankroll; or
- (b) if the cancellation occurs after the date on which Ladbrokes has paid the Travel Allowance, a refund of £2,550 to represent the cash value of the Cruise Place less the Travel Allowance & Poker bankroll together with a refund of any travel costs to and from the Port reasonably and properly incurred in order to participate in the Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV, provided that (i) reasonable evidence of such costs is provided to Ladbrokes; and (ii) the relevant costs are non-refundable at the time of Ladbrokes’ cancellation;
Such payments are made at the absolute discretion of the promoter, dependant upon the cause of the cancellation of the cruise.
Alcohol purchase and consumption: On board the Ship you will be required to abide by US law for alcohol purchase and consumption as well as the Cruise Operator’s instructions.
4. Liability of Ladbrokes as Promoter:
Except in respect of death and personal injury caused by Ladbrokes’ own negligence, Ladbrokes limit their liability for any losses of any nature to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5. Insurance and Travel Information:
All travel information is given as general guidance, no responsibility or liability is accepted by Ladbrokes in relation to your reliance upon it. Rule and regulations often change and it is your responsibility to check the requirements applicable to you by directly contacting the relevant authority or organization.
Insurance: All Passengers are solely responsible for arranging their own travel (flight and transfer arrangements) if you participate in this Promotion and for taking out appropriate personal travel insurance before departure. This must include as a minimum cover for the cost of cancellation by each Passenger and the cost of assistance including repatriation in the event of accident or illness. You are also solely responsible for ensuring that the insurance cover taken out by you is sufficient suitable and adequate for your individual needs having regard to the required scope and risks and for purchasing additional or alternative insurance if required. We recommend that you contact your travel agent or an independent insurance broker for details of suitable policies.
It is a condition of your Cruise Place that you will take out insurance (at your sole expense) to cover yourself and all the members of your party and for such insurance to be in force for the period from the earlier of: (i) your embarkation on board the Vessel; and (ii) or your check-in for the outward flight preceding the cruise, until the later of: (i) your disembarkation from the Vessel; and (ii) the arrival of your return flight at its destination following the cruise.
Such insurance shall be of a comprehensive nature from a reputable insurer, and shall include cover for the following risks:
- (a) Death or personal injury;
- (b) Cancellation of the cruise;
- (c) Theft or loss of or delay or damage to your property (including your baggage);
- (d) Medical, dental, repatriation and other similar or related costs; and
- (e) Additional accommodation or transportation costs (not provided for in our contract).
Any costs, liabilities or charges reasonably incurred by Ladbrokes for or on your behalf in respect of any medical, dental or similar care, repatriation, accommodation or transportation not provided for in these Terms and Conditions or any other expense shall be repaid by you to Ladbrokes on demand, whether or not such sums are recoverable by you under your insurance.
Cruise Registration: Cruise lines are required to obtain information about guests in advance of their cruise taking place. Without this information the Cruise Operator will not be able to give authorisation for you to join the cruise. You must, therefore, complete the registration form you will be sent after qualification or entry. If you qualify before June 2010 you will not be required to submit this information until after this date. All information must correspond with your passport or travel documentation. If you fail to supply the details requested for you and your guest fully and accurately, you may not be permitted to board the Vessel and/or outward and/or return flight. All passenger information (lead name and guest) must be supplied via the registration form by 25 November 2010 at the latest to enable us to issue your Cruise tickets.
Travel documentation, Visa, Information and Health Requirements: It is your sole responsibility to identify all travel and health documents and to be in possession of all necessary appropriate valid travel and health documents for you and your guests before departure. This includes passport, visas, inoculation and family legal documents. You must pay all costs incurred in obtaining such documentation. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalties being imposed on Ladbrokes and/or the Cruise Operator, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly. Failure to present the necessary documents and/or visas at the airport / pier / ports of call could result in denied boarding. We are unable to guarantee your place in any of the Poker Tournaments if you are denied entry to the US or embarkation to the ship.
For details of the current requirements for Travel Documentation we suggest you check the Royal Caribbean website, you can access the relevant page by clicking here.
In particular, you should check the Passport and Visa requirements carefully.
Pre-Travel Authorization Program for U.S. Bound Travellers from Visa Waiver Countries
This U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program has a mandatory effective date, currently estimated to be January 12, 2009. On this date, subject to DHS modification, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be mandatory, and all travellers, regardless of age, from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required to complete an online application similar to the I-94W and obtain an ESTA approval prior to boarding a carrier by air or sea to the United States under the VWP.
A third party, such as a relative or travel agent will be permitted to submit an ESTA application on behalf of a VWP traveller. The DHS recommends that an ESTA approval be obtained as soon as a VWP traveller begins to plan a trip to the United States, and no later than 72 hours before departure. Should the information you provided change after receiving your approval, updating your application online is easy.
On August 1, 2008 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security began to accept voluntary applications through the ESTA website https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Applications must be made in English with additional languages available in late 2008. Until ESTA is mandatory for all VWP travellers, however, ESTA applicants will also need to complete an I-94W form en-route.
ESTA will determine almost immediately in many cases if an individual is eligible for VWP travel. Possible website responses include: Authorization Approved, Travel Not Approved or Authorization Pending. In the event that an ESTA applicant is denied authorization to travel to the United States under VWP he or she will be referred to www.travel.state.gov for information on how to apply for a visa to travel to the United States.
Applicants who receive an Authorization Pending response will need to check the Web site for updates within 72 hours to receive a final response.
An approved ESTA travel authorization is:
- valid for up to two years or until the traveller’s passport expires, whichever comes first
- valid for multiple entries into the U.S be it for business or pleasure.; and
- not a guarantee of admissibility to the United States at a port of entry.
Health / Inoculation: You must ensure that you are medically and physically fit for travel. The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel and the World Health Organization (WHO) www.who.int/vaccines-diseases, provide guidelines as to which vaccinations are required in each country. In many cases inoculations are recommended but in some circumstances they are required. You should check with your health care professional for guidance. Please contact your G.P. for advice and the most up-to-date health requirements for all destinations of the cruise. Information on health is also contained in the department of Health leaflet T6 (Health Advice for Travellers) available from your local Department of Health Office and most Post Offices.
Refusal to travel: If in the opinion of the Cruise Operator or the opinion of the Ship’s Master or doctor, it appears that a Passenger is or is likely to become unfit to travel for any reason or be or likely to become a risk or danger to themselves or others or any property or behave in such a way so as to cause or be likely to cause upset, distress or disturbance to any third party, the Cruise Operator and the Ship’s Master is entitled to, without prior notice, to refuse to allow any Passenger and their guest to travel and to terminate his/her cruise at any time. In such circumstances the Passenger will be liable for any costs, liabilities, expenses, taxes or other costs that result from such termination and No compensation or refund will be paid in respect of such termination. Following such termination, Ladbrokes as Promoter will have no further responsibility or duty towards the Passenger and he/she should address any rights of redress against the Cruise Operator.
Pregnancy: Any female who is more than 27 weeks pregnant by the beginning of the date of intended travel will not be allowed to travel. It is a further condition of the promotion that if you are or will become at any time during the Cruise between 24 and 26 weeks pregnant you will provide to Ladbrokes prior to the commencement of the Cruise a letter from your general practitioner confirming that you are fit to travel. This must be sent to us at least 30 days before departure. You are invited to consult your doctor prior to departure for the most recent guidance on travel for pregnant women.
Security measures: Due to enhanced procedures by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, guests departing the ship at the end of their cruise may be subject to possible delay. You may also experience long delays coming through Immigration on arrival. Due to increased airport security measures, please ensure that any sharp items, including scissors, razor blades, nail clippers, tweezers and knitting needles are packed in your check-in luggage and not your hand luggage. You must also ensure you comply with current regulations in relation to carrying liquids through the airport and on board the flight. You should check with your airline for their specific requirements at the time of travel.
Luggage: The Cruise Operator provides a generous allowance for luggage on board the Ship and before you travel you will receive special luggage labels to use. However, the size and weight of your luggage you bring to the US will be dictated by your selected airline, so please do check with them before you travel.
What Not To Pack: The following items are not allowed onboard the Cruise Operator’s ships and will be confiscated upon being found: Electrical Transformers, Coffee Makers, Candles, Irons, Illegal Drugs, Flammable Liquids and Explosives, such as fireworks. For security purposes, we also recommend not packing any valuables (such as jewelry) in your checked luggage.
Data information and publicity: By participating in Ladbrokes Poker Cruise IV you agree to participate in reasonable publicity, marketing, advertising and promotional materials, including betting markets and television and internet media coverage. Main event reports will also feature names and alias of the winners. You also agree that Ladbrokes requires pertinent personal information including without limitation name, address, any health, medical, disability, or dietary requirements or any other special needs to administer your reservation effectively. You accept that Ladbrokes may pass this information on to other relevant individuals such as travel agents, hotels, airlines or other transport providers, security and/or credit verification companies, credit and debit card companies or any governmental or public authorities either as required by law or regulation or if required by such other bodies. You accept that this may involve the transfer of information to other countries outside the European Economic Area which may not have such robust requirements regarding data protection as the UK. You recognise that the Cruise Operator or actual carrier will not be able to process your booking effectively without your permission to transfer this personal information.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction: These terms and conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. All disputes arising out of, under, or in connection with those terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.
For more information regarding this Promotion and/or the cruise please send your query to cruise2011@ladbrokes.co.uk
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