How To Get Comps

By Author: Fawzia Awwad
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How to get comps and what are they? Comps are short hand for complimentary dinners, shows and rooms, which casinos give to patrons that they think are deserving of these gifts. Since the bean counters have taken over the casino industry they have computerized the handing out of comps. When you play in a live casino, you are carded and your play is rated based on the amount of your wagers over a period of time. If you meet the criteria you may get a lunch or breakfast. If you are further up the scale of play, you may get dinner and a show.

This is how it works according to most pit bosses you ask about it. However they do have discretion on who they give comps to even if you do not meet the set criteria. The secret is to be forward and ask for a comp. If the pit boss likes your style of play and you ask in a friendly way, you will have no problem with many bosses. The worst they can say to you is no.

During the week they have more flexibility about handing out comps. On the weekend or a holiday time they may be impossible to get just because they are crowded with players.

Another way to get a comp ...
... is to walk up to a dice table and buy in for say a $1000. You do not have to bet high, but the pit boss sees you have the means to gamble and they do want your action. A part of getting comps is letting the pit boss know you know the game. They will help folks they take a liking too.

The other way is to go through the carding deal and see if your play earns you any favors from the casino. A record of funds that you have deposited for play will also follow you for years. If you are questioned about your play, ask the pit boss to call up your name and he will see some indication of the gambler you are.

Comps are a casinos way of keeping you happy with them in hopes that you will continue to give them action. They are willing to give comps to the right players, so find out what you need to do to qualify. They will tell you what you need to do and how they verify your play. The final point is do not be afraid to ask for the favor. Sometimes that is all it takes.