Norwegian Cruise Line has partnered with Light & Wonder (L&W) to enhance its fleet's gaming experience with progressive table games. The cruise line ordered 200 GM Atlas systems for its 18 ships, featuring progressives for blackjack and poker variants.

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

Norwegian's Casinos At Sea features:

• Over 4,800 slot machines from Aristocrat, Everi, and IGT
• High-roller accommodations with slots 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
• Comprehensive casino rewards program

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.

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

Norwegian Cruise Line, founded in 1966 and based in Miami, ranks as the fourth-largest cruise operator globally by passenger count.

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