BAD NEWS. I was the person who started one of the threads on this topic quite some time ago. I am writing this post from my laptop right now while I am aboard Royal Caribbeans (RCL)brand spanking huge Mariner of the Seas. This "loophole" has been closed by RCL They will no longer issue cash and will issue special casino chips that are different from the normal chips that you can bring to the cashier for cash. These chips issued from your sea pass will only be credited back to your seapass account. So unless you are a gambler their is no way around this new system by RCL. Yes I have recieved thousand and thousands of free miles in the past with no cash advace fees and I know the loop hole well but the jig is up. End of story