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Now located in Galveston Bay, the former Aransas Queen Casino, which set out on her much anticipated maiden journey on May 12, 2015, relocated to 715 North Holiday Drive in Galveston on March 6, 2017 due to high winds and sea conditions and the resulting need for frequent repair. It was given its new name, Jacks or Better Casino, which is actually what it was named when it sailed out of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and then Florida, prior to docking in Aransas Pass.

The 155-foot vessel sails from the Galveston Yacht Basin twice a day Wed. - Sat. and once on Sunday afternoons. Wednesday through Saturday the first departure is at 11am and returns at approximately 4:30pm, with the second and final cruise on those days departing at 6:30pm and returning at around midnight. The Sunday cruise leaves at 1pm and returns around 7pm. Tickets are $15 per person plus tax and can be purchased on the website.

The casino features a sportsbook, more than 180 slots, a variety of table games, and has separate smoking and non-smoking decks. Jacks or Better can accommodate up to 350 passengers but its average cruise is about 100, except for weekends.

Passengers can expect an a la carte menu to order from while they'e gaming. There are two bars, one on the travel deck and one on the 3rd level Lounge Deck.

Cancellations are taken over the phone. Cruises sell out fast so get your tickets now! You can print it at home or simply bring your confirmation number with you. The boarding office opens 90 minutes prior to departure and boarding begins 45 minutes prior. Doors close at 5 minutes before the hour. Full refunds are issued if cancellation is necessary due to inclement weather.

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lars Posted on August 26th, 2015

A full casino review can be found at http://www.worldcasinodirectory.com/casino/aransas-queen-casino-tx This page should answer most questions, as well as provide contact info (Map, directions, phone number, email, etc.) Cruise schedules and prices are subject to change. For up to the minute information, sea reports, reservations and the like, please scroll down to the Contact Information section under "Official" and you'll be able to click through to the Captain's Report and Reservations from there. Thank you for perusing the World Casino Directory and participating in our forums!

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Guest Posted on July 31st, 2015

What parking is available while on board?

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lars Posted on August 26th, 2015

To the best of our current knowledge parking is free at Tarpon Shores Marina. We have an email in to the casino for clarification. Thank you for stopping in!

Guest Posted on June 25th, 2015

Is there a Ladies Day?

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lars Posted on June 29th, 2015

Hi, we haven't heard of it yet but what a great idea!

Guest Posted on June 24th, 2015

Hi my question is regarding ATM machines so I can have money to play with. Are they available on boat or do I need to find bank ATM before I come. How do I cash out a machine when I finish playing on it? Thanks

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lars Posted on June 29th, 2015

Apologies - there is also a cage on level one.

lars Posted on June 29th, 2015

There is an ATM machine on board. Credit card cash advances and check cashing are available as well. Aransas Queen uses Global Cash Advance and there is a 5% service charge. On the second deck you should find a cashier across from the buffet. After your visit please let our readers know if that has changed. Bon Voyage! Bon Chance!

Guest Posted on June 3rd, 2015

Do you drink for free while gambling

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Bernard Richter Posted on July 30th, 2015

Start a new thread for that one, this one is about the drinks...

Guest Posted on July 29th, 2015

B honest how is da ride out at sea

Bernard Richter Posted on July 8th, 2015

From all the reports, YES, drinks are free while gambling.

Guest Posted on July 7th, 2015

Free drinks y es por no?

lars Posted on June 29th, 2015

Aransas Queen seems to have a liberal comps policy. We haven't heard anyone complain yet about lack of liquids!

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Guest Posted on June 1st, 2015

what are the ticket prices and is dinner severed and how long is the trip?

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Guest Posted on August 15th, 2015

What time are the cruises and on what days?

Guest Posted on August 5th, 2015

hello, I like to throw dice but I've been told there is only one crap table on board. My question is can I make a reservation to hold a spot or is it first come first serve and arriving early would be to my benefit?

Guest Posted on August 2nd, 2015

Any big winners today?

lars Posted on July 30th, 2015

Hi, we apologize for the delay in answering, our post notifier has a glitch. Good news! Yes, the buffet is included in the price of the cruise. Draft beer and well drinks are also complimentary as long as you are gambling.

Guest Posted on July 27th, 2015

No one ever answered the question. How much is the buffet or is it by some chance included?

Guest Posted on July 13th, 2015

see that it is under $30 to board but what is the cost of buffer

lars Posted on June 30th, 2015

HI, sorry it took so long to get back with you. If you have already sailed please let other readers know how it went for you! Tickets most days are around $25, under $30 with taxes and fees. There is a full buffet on board. Be sure to get there at least 45 minutes before departure time (see website, book online or by phone) and about 5 hours is pretty common. http://aransasqueencasino.com/reservations.php 1-877-844-4725 Enjoy!

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Guest Posted on May 31st, 2015

I thought the delay to launch for the past 5 months was due to the addition of 400 more slot machines? But there are barely 200 on board. Is F your going to lie to your customers, make it a lie that makes you look stupid down the road.

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lars Posted on June 29th, 2015

Hi, thanks for stopping in! We're sorry you didn't enjoy your cruise. Guessing it was too crowded to find a machine you liked? I don't know how they could fit 500 machines on a boat that size, I'm sorry if somehow we misinformed. Please stop in again.

Guest Posted on May 27th, 2015

we have res. for the 28th for 3. The problem is our friend had her purse stolen with all her ids in it. we have case number other than that she only has birth cerificate? What can she do to be able to go on boat?????

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Bernard Richter Posted on May 29th, 2015

Most casinos would not let you enter. I'd call ahead and find out before wasting your time. I know its already the 28th, so I'm a bit late answering you. Apologies.

Guest Posted on May 21st, 2015

I was wonder if the casino was handicap accessible?

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Guest Posted on September 18th, 2015

thanks

lars Posted on May 29th, 2015

HI, thanks for stopping by. We just got off the phone with them and they said the casino is indeed accessible. Good luck!

Guest Posted on May 15th, 2015

I would just like to say that i was disappointed with my trip since dinner consisted of a sandwich instead of a full Buffett. And also there was no gaming cards issued out yet. The price of the trip was expensive compaired to the texas treasure which included off the food they avertised

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lars Posted on May 21st, 2015

Hi, thanks for your honest review. There's no substitute for the word of someone who has been on the boat, we can only write about what we discover (we have thousands of casinos to cover and really appreciate first hand reports!)

lars Posted on May 13th, 2015

She sailed for the first time at 11am today. The current calendar calls for morning OR evening cruises for the first week (11am and 7pm). Tickets can only be purchased online at this point and cost $25.05 each ($27 with taxes and fees). This afternoon the reservation site showed 11 tickets left for the Wednesday 5-12-15 am cruise. They were booking Thursday and Friday 7pm spots and 11am voyages Sat-Monday. We hope next week's calendar will show morning and evening cruises 7 days a week, but only time will tell at this point. Be sure to check out our complete profile at http://www.worldcasinodirectory.com/casino/aransas-queen-casino-tx We're really excited to hear your experiences here on the forums. Please let us, and other readers know your thoughts. If you'd like to become a member of the World Casino Directory you can rate several aspects of the casino with "stars" as well as write a review if you would like. And, as always, if there is any info we have overlooked in the casino profile we'd love to hear from you to help keep us up to date! They have 205 gaming machines on the second deck with denominations from a penny to $25. There are 2 roulette tables. Craps players will find 3x4x5 times odds behind the pass line. Table limits for blackjack and other games go from $5 to $500, but you may be able to arrange higher limits.

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lars Posted on May 21st, 2015

Hi all, thanks for your questions. I'll do my best to answer them. By the looks of it, at this point the only way to buy tickets is online. When phoning we have always been sent to voice mail and have not had a phone call returned. No emails have been returned so these guys must be swamped with getting the venture underway. It looks like comps are, as always, discretionary, so I'd bring a little extra cash or credit just in case. If you good folks would be so kind as to register here as members you can help each other out with reviews of the boat, rate the dining, game selection etc. and we'll let the casino people know what you are saying about them. The more you participate the more likely they are to join the forum and keep everyone up to date, address concerns like those above, and maybe even offer contests, comps, or other free stuff here.

Guest Posted on May 19th, 2015

How much are drinks at the bar? Do they comp drinks if you gamble?

Guest Posted on May 19th, 2015

How much are drinks at the bar? Do they comp drinks if you gamble?

Guest Posted on May 15th, 2015

Does the price of the ticket include buffet? Are drinks complimentary while gaming?

Guest Posted on May 13th, 2015

The public would like to know more information, such as hours of service, return times days etc. we are going by the news and that's short info. People from Sinton, Taft Odem, etc the sourrounging area want to be go but need more infor. Where do we get tickets. On line? Keep In mind some of the older generation don't own a computer. Can tickets be bought over the phone.

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Guest Posted on May 13th, 2015

Is the alcohol free when u gamble?

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lars Posted on May 29th, 2015

Hi, thanks for taking the time to share your experience! The Aransas Queen is a smaller ship so she'll be choppy when the water's rough. Sea sickness can hit even the most experienced wayfarer, so your advice is spot-on about taking your motion sickness pill an hour *before setting out.

Guest Posted on May 24th, 2015

The alcohol was free. I went yesterday. It was a choppy day at sea and about 60 percent of the passengers felL ill. I advise you take your drama dramananine 1 hr before boarding. many people didn't even gamble because they couldn't get around the boat. I personally did enjoy it and would return.

lars Posted on May 21st, 2015

We haven't heard any trip reports on that yet. The comp policy states, "Our goal is to reward consistent play and higher stakes gaming." Ca someone who's been on a voyage let us know? Thanks!

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Guest Posted on May 1st, 2015

What's the cost and time they take off

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lars Posted on May 21st, 2015

Hi, somehow your question slipped through the cracks, sorry about that! With taxes and fees it will cost about $27. The ship is sailing 7 days a week now. Some days are morning and evening, some just morning or evening. 11am and 7pm departures. Tickets are online only for now. Full schedule and reservations on the aransasqueen.com website. Bon Voyage!

Guest Posted on April 25th, 2015

are you all open yet.

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Bernard Richter Posted on April 30th, 2015

Hi Lars (and everyone else following this!) - I called and left a message today with Alan at Aransas Queen - I will let you know the minute they get back to me!

lars Posted on April 30th, 2015

The process seems to have been delayed in getting new slot machines for the ship. She's still anchored at the Tarpon Shores Marina. We'll update our pages the moment we know something solid. You can also look at http://news.worldcasinodirectory.com/search/texas for any breaking news. Thanks for stopping by, hang in there!

Guest Posted on April 20th, 2015

Did they open today?

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lars Posted on April 30th, 2015

Sorry to say, no... and we don't have a firm date yet :( We'll update the casino profile the moment we have anything confirmed.

Guest Posted on February 6th, 2015

I didn't notice how much the cruise will cost and do you have to pay twice if you want to go on both cruises on the same day?

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lars Posted on May 21st, 2015

Hi, the web page has been updated with extra cruises for Memorial Day weekend. As of Thursday morning there were still seats left for the Friday evening cruise. Please stop back by and let us know about your experience! By the way, if you register as a member on the WCD here, you will be able to rate a few elements of the venue and write an official review if you want to. Oh yeah, we do toss a little bling around now and then for participating members. So everyone sign up! Join the discussion, let your thoughts be known, and have some fun on the house!

Guest Posted on May 17th, 2015

I really don't understand why they are not picking up the phone, or updating their website with info changes. I can't wait until they get this process down. I want to go on this boat on the 22nd. Please anyone who has been on a day trip please post any info..... WE NEED INFO....

Guest Posted on May 15th, 2015

how can I get tickets

Bernard Richter Posted on May 12th, 2015

Thanks, I wish they had gotten to us first so we could have kept everyone up to date, but I guess they were really busy with the maiden voyage, etc... Lars is updating the site now! Thanks you guys for keeping us up on it, and please someone here register and give us a report on the trip!

Guest Posted on May 11th, 2015

They have updated their website. First cruise is set to sail tomorrow (weather permitting). The cost is $25.05 and reservations can be made onlibe.

Bernard Richter Posted on May 10th, 2015

I think we all feel the same way at this point. An update would be nice!

Guest Posted on May 9th, 2015

hello is anyone THERE?????????

Guest Posted on May 7th, 2015

What are the Times

Guest Posted on May 3rd, 2015

One might go to La. , At least you know you can get answers, and they are dependable . As in "we say what we mean, and mean what we say", Not mid March , then maybe the last of the mo. oh no, they really meant mid April, ooooppppssss again, sorry that is the last part of March. I think I'll pass, if the gambling is anything like what's been going on with the Queen so far, I'd just as soon make the drive. What about you?

lars Posted on April 30th, 2015

Thanks for asking, wish we had more to tell you at the moment. We've left voice mail with the casino today and hope to give an update asap. Hang in there, she's bound to sail soon!

Guest Posted on April 27th, 2015

Any update news on the casino boat running. April almost over and the website hasn't updated

Guest Posted on April 26th, 2015

get your shit together ---lets go

lars Posted on March 13th, 2015

Good news! The cruise website is finally up, but there isn't a lot of new info. Expect to sail mid-April. We'll keep you up to date.

lars Posted on March 11th, 2015

Hi folks, well we haven't had any luck getting a hold of them either. There was a report on KRIS yesterday saying the remodel is moving slower than expected but that the boat is "still a go". Hold tight, we'll update as soon as we can. http://www.kristv.com/story/28347498/aransas-queen-cruise-ship-voyage-on-hold

Guest Posted on March 9th, 2015

No one will answer the phone

Guest Posted on March 8th, 2015

Do you know a sail date or pricing yet?

Guest Posted on March 6th, 2015

Should be around 30 bucks. It pays for your buffet as well

Guest Posted on February 28th, 2015

Is it going to start sailing on March 6 if so can you give me a website to buy tickets

Bernard Richter Posted on February 21st, 2015

I have to agree with your sentiments on the fee to get on and gamble -- but maybe you get a meal or something.. we shall see!

Guest Posted on February 20th, 2015

Humm they are wanting you to gamble but yet going to charge a fee to travel out far enough to play Can't see driving 5/600 miles to play on ship if the fee for going out is very much . There are way to many casinos on land now that are closer to me and 1000's of others

lars Posted on February 17th, 2015

Hi folks, thanks for stopping in! We don't have cruise prices, or know about buses quite yet. The people at Tarpon Bay Marina might be able to help more for now. We'll update the profile page as solid verifiable information becomes available. Tarpon Bay can be reached at (361) 239-0668 Please stop back by and let us know your experiences after your first trip on the Aransas Queen!

Guest Posted on February 16th, 2015

Is there going to be any bus trips from Mission or McAllen

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Guest Posted on January 11th, 2015

Will they have 3 card poker?

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lars Posted on April 30th, 2015

Hi, There was mention of Texas Hold'em early on - we don't have anything definitive yet, sorry. We'll update the casino profile as soon as we have verifiable numbers, etc.

Guest Posted on April 11th, 2015

are they going to have Texas Holdem

lars Posted on January 12th, 2015

Hi, thank you stopping by. We haven't heard them mention it, but we would hope they would put at least one house banked poker game in and possibly a Hold'em table - but this is a very small boat. If you get a chance to go on a cruise, please come back and join the site so you can rate your experience. Even if you don't join you can comment here, but it really helps the other readers, plus we have perks for members :)

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Players on the Jacks or Better will find two gambling decks with slots, classic table games, and a virtual sports/race book.

Slots action includes denominations ranging from $.01 to $25 on over 180 state-of-the-art Las Vegas style slots, video poker, including bar-top games; video blackjack, and super progressive jackpot slots. The games come from makers like Williams, Bally, IGT, Aristocrat, and ISI. All games are ticket-in/ticket-out.

Table games include blackjack with generous rules letting players double on any two cards. Split aces once, and double any split other than aces.

There are two roulette tables with minimum $5 bets.

If you ever wanted to play the exciting game of craps but were a little too shy to learn, then take advantage of the tutorial available on the short cruise to international waters. When the tables fire up for real you'll find 3x4x5 times odds behind the pass line.

Table limits run from $5 to $500, however, higher limits may be available by special request.

Step into the virtual sportsbook to place your bets on any future or current event. If the event hasn't finished before the cruise is over you can be paid the next day. Place your bets then head onto one of the sports bars on deck to watch the action and cheer your team. Race and sports events from all over the world are on the menu.

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There's a full buffet on board and you'll want to take advantage of that on your way out to international waters. The buffet is located on the second deck, where the slots and table games are so of course you can also access it while you are gambling. You'll also find indoor and outdoor dining decks and lounge areas to relax in. The top deck features open air tables, a bar, and open deck/refuge area to soak in the sea breeze and views.

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