Smooth Sailing (In Rough Waters): AKA A Guide to Living At Sea while the Casino Pays for it all or How to Consistently WIN AT THE CASINO!

Smooth Sailing (In Rough Waters) A Guide to Living at Sea While the Casino Pays for It All — or How to Consistently Win at the Casino! Imagine waking up to ocean sunrises, gourmet breakfasts, and a new destination every few days — all while paying nothing for your room, dining, or entertainment. For most people, this is an impossible fantasy. For Scott Astin, it became a way of life. In this honest, entertaining, and eye-opening guide, Scott reveals exactly how he unlocked a long-term cruise lifestyle funded almost entirely by casino offers, comp structures, and a deep understanding of how casino math really works. Equal parts memoir, instruction manual, and behind-the-curtain exposé, Smooth Sailing (In Rough Waters) shows readers how the casino system truly works — and how someone with the right strategy can use it to live at sea in comfort, freedom, and joy. INSIDE THIS BOOK, YOU’LL DISCOVER: The casino techniques and advantage-play principles that keep the odds as close to even as possible How cruise line casinos evaluate you — and how to maximize your worth How to turn basic offers into weeks or months of free cruising The truth about “must hit by” progressives, persistent-state machines, and modern AP philosophies How to receive free cabins, balcony upgrades, drink packages, and suite perks Why some players lose big — and how seasoned APs avoid the traps Dramatic real-life stories from Scott’s time living at sea: late-night slot chases, unexpected friendships, near-disasters, and unforgettable victories A full blueprint for anyone who wants to dramatically lower the cost of cruising — or potentially live aboard ships full-time This is not a get-rich-quick fantasy. It’s a practical, riveting, and enlightening guide about gaming the right way, traveling with intention, and building a life where the ocean becomes home — and the casino becomes the unexpected sponsor. If you’ve ever dreamed of living on a cruise ship, traveling endlessly, or simply getting more value from casino gaming… Your journey starts here. Let the casino pay for your adventure. View Less