The cruise ship industry reports business is down, and one theory being floated is that the slots players are preferring the on-land casinos.

And the thought is the gambling-boat market could get worse: blackjack is coming to the Indian casinos (caveat: there's the thing called a compact and ...) and that's one factor that made the cruise ships unique.

The gambling boat officials point to the economy. Just not enough disposable income floating around out there (sorry!).

So, I'm wondering. Are you cruising less because of the casinos?

To quote Gregory Lewis: Holler back.