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You
just discovered advice about getting casino comps!
Our staff has gotten numerous
questions about casino comps. Read on, because
you are going to be enlightened the mysterious
world of comps. Here are the typical questions.
I play at the casinos a lot;
only I don't feel like I got enough?
How do they calculate comps?
How can I get more comps?
Who offers the best comps?
Why should I use a comp card, only high rollers
get good comps.
The truth of the matter is that
casinos spend millions of dollars on comps. They
devote a large percentage of their marketing budget
to pay comps to new and returning visitors. Notice
I said returning visitors too. They send you comps
usually via direct mail, offering enticements
for you to come back and enjoy some sort of luxury
on them. Casino marketers do this to keep YOUR
business. Whether you realize it or not, a casino
is and always has been a business. They all compete
for your dollar(s). Most have tremendous marketing
ploys, including scenic attractions, boxing matches,
and even famous performers.
Now that you understand the reason
of a comp, I will move on to the calculation of
comps. Comps are determined by several factors
that include the amount of time you play, and
the amount you bet per hand. Let's say you are
playing blackjack for this example. In general
the pit boss or floor person notices you have
been playing $5 per hand over the course an hour.
I also say notices because they usually oversee
the tables to see if you are still playing and
how much you are betting. On average, a dealer
will deal 60 hands per hour. At that rate, you
are betting $5 per hand, so in one hour your total
bets equal $300. The casino advantage in the game
of blackjack is roughly 2%. On average, you are
considered to lose $6.00 per hour. Of that $6.00
per hour, they comp you 40% of that amount or
$2.40. Some percentages differ slightly, but you
get the general idea.
Finally, here are some tips on
getting your fair share of those elusive casino
comps.
Most important rule. Always,
always, always use a comp card! Second rule. Don't
forget to use your comp card. Enough on that subject.
You need not be a high roller
in order to use your comp card. In fact, about
80% of the comps offered by a casino go to the
lower and mid-range players.
When you are at the casino comp
desk, ask for 2 or 3 comp cards. If they inquire
why you need so many, just tell them you are forgetful
or your spouse needs one. Once you get your cards,
leave one of them in a slot or video poker machine
in hopes that someone will walk up to the machine
and start playing. You would be surprised how
often this happens. Don't worry about losing your
comp card, you can always get more. Take your
second card and use that to play the games you
play. If you got a third card, put that into a
slot or video poker machine before you leave the
casino.
If you are playing craps and
you have a partner, you could do the following.
You play strictly on the pass line, your partner
plays strictly on the don't pass line. Of course,
there are a couple of conditions that you and
your partner must agree on. First, you and your
partner will only play the pass/don't pass line.
Second, you must agree that the $200 that you
and your partner are playing with will be shared;
no matter if you lose your $100 or your partner
loses their $100. You will end up with your original
$200 at the end of your play.
If you are playing most table
games, you can ask for a marker on your spot.
The dealer will save your spot for 10-20 minutes,
depending on how busy the casino is. You continue
to earn comps while you are absent!
I hope this has given you some
ideas. If you have any others, email us and we
will include them in this article. Good Luck!!!
CJ Gamble
CasinoJudge.com
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