Just out of curiosity...

[cheapfurcoat]

...What, if any kind of policy does Amtrak have in regards to friendly gambling on board their trains?

We are taking a cross country trip in October and we like to play cards and dice. Will a friendly game in the lounge cause a problem?

 

[Viewliner]

While I can't say for certain what the official policy is, I do know that playing cards certainly aren't outlawed in the lounge (in fact they're sold in the lounge). Chances are that as long as it doesn't make a lot of noise, or get anybody too annoyed, you won't have too much trouble. Again, I can't say for certain what will happen.

 

[engine999]

My guess would be no. It would probably have to be technically legal in the state you are in. So if you were playing a game in Nevada it could be legal. Amtrak is probably against gambling as fights could brake out if somebody is not happy with the course of the game.

 

[Kenny Rogers]

On a warm summers eve on a train bound for nowhere I met up with a gambler we were both too tired to sleep...

 

[AlanB]

I've seen a few people having friendly card games in the cafe car over the years. I suspect that it will come down to, how blatent are you that you're gambling, how rowdy does the game get, and who's the conductor on board.

 

[Amfleet]

Card playing is fine, but it's when you bring out the poker chips that things could get a little iffy.

 

[cheapfurcoat]

Were talking pocket change here, not chips. Maybe a dollar ante.

 

[battalion51]

It all depends on the Conductor and LSA. Some won't give half a crap, others will tell you to put it away right away. It all depends on the crew.

 

[AmtrakWPK]

suggestion - bring a fistful of Monopoly money. Split it before you start. You can agree beforehand that the monopoly money will be worth 1/10 of a cent (or whatever) per monopoly dollar after the game and then settle up between you elsewhere. You would be playing for real penny-ante, but using fake money at the actual game, that nobody could get their noses out of joint about.