What exactly are comps

Sorry if i sound stupid. We`ve been to vegas 10 times. (from England). Usually play mainly slots. Always book hotel in advance. So how do you get these comps that everyone seems to talk about. We will be coming again on 8/28. for 2 weeks, staying at Alladin. Can`t wait.

What exactly are comps

you need to first sign up for a players card. Comps are free items recieved. This is determined by the amount you play. There are two types of comps...Slots and Tables. Put the card in the slot machine and the computer will generate calculations based on the coin-in...fo you play nickel, quarter, dollar (etc) slots, and the amount of time you played... Comps usually take time to add up.. such as free lunch...free rooms.

Table comps are a bit different...you need to get ';rated'; Most casinos on the strip will not rate you unless you average over $25 a hand. Then it is possible to get a free lunch after few hours a play...

Also by signing up for the players cards.. you will gets lots of offers via email. For future stays.

What exactly are comps

sign up for players cards in every casino and use them allways when you play slots. You would be getting $79 a night rates at the aladdin with the card, or maybe even free nights depending on your play. What you want to do is give the casinos your address and email address for offers. Then you eventually book thru the players club or casino marketing instead of the hotel desk.

Thanks for that. I do usually sign up for a players card but didn`t know you could get all this stuff with them. Will take more care of my card in future.

if you have used your player cards at the various casino%26#39;s, when you get to Vegas this next time, go with your card to the slot host or whatever it is called area and have them run it through their computers, you might already have some comps that you don%26#39;t know about. However, points earned on the cards for getting comps are usually only good for a period of around 18 months.

If you have ever had a free drink while playing, you received a comp.

Thanks everyone. I think I understand what you are talking about now. Will sign up as soon as I get there. Love the free drinks, Vegashomeboy, but always tip the waitress, cos she keeps comin` back if you do!!!!

Getting comps depends on what game you play, what your average wager is and how much time you spend playing. Different games have different house advantages (the amount of money the casino expects to make on you for each wager you make) so different games will get you different comps more quickly than others.

Playing $25/hand at blackjack may seem like a lot of money, but the house advantage is very low so you%26#39;ll have to bump the bets up to $50 and put in about three three hour sessions in a day before getting comped beyond dinner and a show. However, if you play $1 slots and always bet max credits ($2-$3) and play for a decent stretch, expect to get freebie rooms, show tickets and ';free cash'; offers in the mail. Some casinos want your business more than others, the ones that are a bit further off the beaten trail will lavish you with offers more often than ones in the heart of the strip if the action you%26#39;re giving them is borderline.

If your casino mailer comes in an envelope its got something good inside, if its a postcard or fold out - its cat box liner.

Get a players club card and play dollar Wheel of Fortune at Stardust or Riviera for two hours... you%26#39;ll start getting room freebies two months later. You may drop 300 bucks in the short term, but you%26#39;ll get a 2 nights free room offer every coupla months. It pays for itself eventually - as long as you continue to give them action at your bankroll.

Thanks chuckmonster. That gives me a good explanation.