A Slot Pull is a fun activity for a group on a cruise – usually people who met through the online roll call or people who meet in person at the Meet & Greet. In a Slot Pull, a team of people invest equal amounts of money into a single slot machine, and each take an equal number of pulls.

A slot pull is a popular social event in a cruise ship casino where a group of passengers pools their money to play a single high-denomination slot machine together. Each participant contributes an equal amount (often $15 to $50) into a shared pot. The group then takes turns hitting the "spin" button for a set number of spins. For example, if 20 people put in $20 each, the group has $400 to play; they might do 20 spins at $20 per spin. Any winnings at the end of the session are divided equally among all participants. In 2026, these are often organized by "Slot Channels" or roll-call groups from sites like Cruise Critic. It is a high-energy, "cheer-filled" event that allows you to experience high-stakes gambling with limited individual risk. It’s important to communicate clearly at the start about the number of spins and how "taxable" jackpots (over $1,200) will be handled, as the person whose name is on the player's card is technically responsible for the paperwork.