So\nfar, so good, right? But how can you get comps from your casino? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every gambling destination<\/a> differs, but what you\u2019re entitled to depends on a range of factors. Visitor \u2018gifts\u2019 will roughly be calculated based on factors including how much you bet, how long for or how frequently, how much you lose, and what games you play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All\nthis will usually be tracked by your players\u2019 card, which will feed back a\nfeast of data to casino analysts behind the scenes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So,\nit\u2019s up to you to make the comp criteria work for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a general rule of thumb, casinos love customers that play slot machines<\/a>. They account for a large slice of the casino profit pie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Slots\nattract regular and \u2018middle income\u2019 players, who will likely sit and play on\ntheir favorites for long sessions, which provides a steady stream of income\nalongside the more glamorous weekenders and high-rollers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For\nthis reason, if you put in the work on the slots, you may find yourself making\nquicker work of those comp tiers than a if you were a poker player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Essentially,\nwhat comps you get is dependent on what you put in to the casino through your\ncustom. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do\nyour research and figure out the best bet for you. If you have plenty of time\non your hands, consider which casinos most favor those that put in hours of\nplay? <\/p>\n\n\n\n While\nif you\u2019re short on time but bigger on budget, you\u2019ll want to choose a casino\nthat gives more back for every buck you spend. If you\u2019re not a high-roller,\nfind out which casinos also take into account what you spend across the\nvacation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every\ncasino has its own comp system. And there are many different types of comps.\nBut we\u2019ve detailed a rough guide below, to show you what gamblers get as they\nrise through the ranks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While a complimentary cocktail is the bare minimum an extravagant casino whale<\/a> will expect on arrival, new or casual players will still enjoy the novelty of a drink on the house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Free drinks<\/a> are most commonly served on the casino floor to slots players but if you\u2019re spending enough on other games, you can enjoy this perk across the casino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To get swift service with a smile, don\u2019t forget to tip your hard-working server generously. Our guide to tipping<\/a> will help if you\u2019re unsure about what\u2019s appropriate (or check out our guide on tipping in Vegas <\/a>specifically). <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll\nlevel up from a bargain beverage to free food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nusual form your food freebie will arrive in is a coupon to use at one of the\non-site restaurants or cafes or, commonly, to use at a buffet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But,\nat some casinos, high-rollers may even be gifted reservations at popular fine\ndining restaurants, or the gourmet meals themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Free\nrooms are one of the most sought-after comps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even\nif your casino doesn\u2019t have a hotel, it might put you up in other local\nlodgings, should you prove to be worth the investment. But you\u2019ll have to have\nreally earn your stripes at the slots or tables to qualify for free accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nnext step up is a room upgrade, or even being bumped up to a suite. You may be\nmore likely to get one during the week, since there\u2019s a higher chance of some\nempty rooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite\nappearances, it will cost the casino next to nothing to give these away,\nespecially during low season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But\nthey\u2019ll have to believe you\u2019ll be spending, or have spent previously, more than\nit\u2019s worth on the floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The holy-grail of casino comps are the benefits that high-rollers get<\/a> to enjoy. You\u2019ll have put in plenty of hours and dollars to get that status, but the freebies reflect that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Often\ntailored and bespoke, due to the data the casinos collect on promising patrons,\nhigh-roller or whale comps can include a host of red carpet treatments \u2014 as far\nas airport transfers in private cars and limos, and even airfares or a bump up\nin ticket class to get the gamblers to the casino floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To\nconvince big spenders to make a longer stay of it, or perhaps to bring the\nwhole family, live entertainment can be included too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Music\nconcerts, magic shows, theatre, dance performances, and sporting events \u2014 often\nbeing hosted in the casino complex itself \u2014 can be comped via free or reduced\ntickets, or access to the best seats in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On\nthe face of it, giving away things for free seems like a bad business decision.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n But\nwhile dishing out free drinks to customers, or writing off a night in a luxury\nsuite will indeed cost the casino some money in the short-term, it also helps\nthem to save money in the long-term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s\nimportant to remember that the retail price for the comp you receive is not\nnecessarily its real money value to the venue, which may buy its ingredients\nand alcohols in bulk or on the cheap from wholesalers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Think\nabout it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re\njust planning on popping by the Strip while you\u2019re in Vegas on business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But\na few free drinks or a meal might just put you in the mood to stay and play for\na few hours longer and spend more money. And a comp room could convince you to\nturn your trip into a weekend away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\ncasino comp system also creates a sense of loyalty, and a relationship, between\ncustomer and casino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The\noutlets provide players with treats to make them feel special, so that they\nreturn regularly. It\u2019s an area of high competition \u2014retain your clientele with\nappealing inclusions, or risk losing repeat business to another venue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This\neven leads to visitors picking a casino based on the hotel they most enjoy\nstaying at. If you play at one or two places to potentially earn an extra night\u2019s\nstay on your next trip, it makes a lot more sense than dividing your dollars\nbetween multiple casinos for no extra benefits next time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many\nplayers don\u2019t realize how they can make the most of what\u2019s on offer in exchange\nfor their business. If you\u2019re one of those, check out our tips for how to get\nthe best casino comps below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The\nbest advice you\u2019ll get is that comps will usually only be worth the trade-off\nof time and money for regular players, or those planning to spend big. You\u2019ll\nget little to no real benefit from spending small amounts infrequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TOP TIP:<\/strong> Only use your players\u2019 card<\/a> if you plan to spend big. Otherwise your worth to the casino value goes down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This\ncasino worker on Reddit explains how your value at a casino works and why you\nshould only log time if spending money:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Three](\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1024x621.jpg\")
What\nYou Get With The Different Comp Levels<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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High-Roller\nComps<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wait,\nHow Do Comps Work For Casinos?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How\nTo Take Advantage Of Casino Comps<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n