PSA -- How to get "comped" for rooms in Vegas

TheChort

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I suppose I should start off by saying that I am not a high roller. I won't play more that $200 in vegas, but I have a couple friends that have gone through this, and I figured I would share what I know with a couple hundred of you guys.

So if you are willing to play $1000, the key is to cash it in for chips all at once. If you do it $200 at a time, then the pit bosses probably wont notice you. You don't even have to lose all this money. Just the fact that they see you cash $1000 gets their attention. They should take down your name.
The next step is to be able to play on this money for a few hours. If you are able to average $40-50 hands or more for the next 3-4 hours, you should get thoroughly noticed.
The key is to play at the same hotel, and to use their frequent players card. That way they know when you come back.

From what I've heard, this works at most Vegas hotels. The best examples are Ceasar's, MGM, New York, Luxor, and Paris. I would definitely stay away from Bellagio and Venetian, as I've heard that try as some people might, they have never gotten comped there.

That is all
 

Ns1

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but if you're gonna blow that kinda money anyway...
 

fs5

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actually this works if you're with a group of people. Say 5 people, each drop $200 down and ride 1 person's hand. Do this on a slow game like pai-gow and you're in!

When we were in Reno a couple years back, my friend got hot at a pai-gow table. So someone behind him bet with him $100 additional to his bet, so the total bet was $150 each hand. This went on for 2 hours (pai-gow is a sloooow game). Next thing we know, we're getting free buffet passes and room comps.
 

sygyzy

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You basically described how basic comping works. Is this a secret?

What's your next topic?

"How to get some soda at a store"?
 

Bumrush99

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Originally posted by: sygyzy
You basically described how basic comping works. Is this a secret?

What's your next topic?

"How to get some soda at a store"?

Not all of us have your "comping" insight.
 

BooGiMaN

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i saw a show on this on discovey channel i think...

basic rules were

get a players card if your doing the slot machines so they track what and how much you play....

bet high when the pit boss is watching low when he isnt...if he goes to lunch so should you..then come back when he comes back..he is the key..he needs to see you losing a lot of money and the fact that your willign to lose more if you are kept happy

have a large stack of chips in front of you.....and discreetly keep putting some in a your pockets so it looks to the pit boss like your losing.

 

suse920

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Originally posted by: BooGiMaN
i saw a show on this on discovey channel i think...

basic rules were

get a players card if your doing the slot machines so they track what and how much you play....

bet high when the pit boss is watching low when he isnt...if he goes to lunch so should you..then come back when he comes back..he is the key..he needs to see you losing a lot of money and the fact that your willign to lose more if you are kept happy

have a large stack of chips in front of you.....and discreetly keep putting some in a your pockets so it looks to the pit boss like your losing.

:thumbsup:
 

Nitemare

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Originally posted by: sygyzy
You basically described how basic comping works. Is this a secret?

What's your next topic?

"How to get some soda at a store"?

Stick mouth under fountain nozzle and pull it?
 

kranky

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Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: Nitemare
Originally posted by: sygyzy
You basically described how basic comping works. Is this a secret?

What's your next topic?

"How to get some soda at a store"?

Stick mouth under fountain nozzle and pull it?

That would win you the pull-it surprise!
 

AUMM

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Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
but if you're gonna blow that kinda money anyway...

If you're remotely intelligent you won't blow it.

Viper GTS

Why is it unintelligent to blow that kind of money gambling? I enjoy gambling and I don't mind spending that kind of money in vegas... it's like a hobby to me, I dont see how that makes me unintelligent
 

Attrox

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Originally posted by: AUMM
Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
but if you're gonna blow that kinda money anyway...

If you're remotely intelligent you won't blow it.

Viper GTS

Why is it unintelligent to blow that kind of money gambling? I enjoy gambling and I don't mind spending that kind of money in vegas... it's like a hobby to me, I dont see how that makes me unintelligent

it's because you are an idiot.
 

AUMM

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Originally posted by: Attrox
Originally posted by: AUMM
Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
but if you're gonna blow that kinda money anyway...

If you're remotely intelligent you won't blow it.

Viper GTS

Why is it unintelligent to blow that kind of money gambling? I enjoy gambling and I don't mind spending that kind of money in vegas... it's like a hobby to me, I dont see how that makes me unintelligent

it's because you are an idiot.

good one!:thumbsup:
 

quikah

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Originally posted by: AUMM
Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
but if you're gonna blow that kinda money anyway...

If you're remotely intelligent you won't blow it.

Viper GTS

Why is it unintelligent to blow that kind of money gambling? I enjoy gambling and I don't mind spending that kind of money in vegas... it's like a hobby to me, I dont see how that makes me unintelligent


It is not that you are spending the money, but if you bet wisely you most likely won't blow your entire bankroll before you get a comp.
 
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Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
but if you're gonna blow that kinda money anyway...

If you're remotely intelligent you won't blow it.

Viper GTS
Unless you have lots of money. If you make a 6-figure salary, $1000 is a drop in the bucket. Then unintelligence turns into fun. However, if you make $22k a year like me, then $1000 gambling is retarded.
 

AUMM

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Originally posted by: blurredvision
Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
but if you're gonna blow that kinda money anyway...

If you're remotely intelligent you won't blow it.

Viper GTS
Unless you have lots of money. If you make a 6-figure salary, $1000 is a drop in the bucket. Then unintelligence turns into fun. However, if you make $22k a year like me, then $1000 gambling is retarded.

I actually just got back from vegas last night, ended up down around 800. now i dont make nearly 6 figures, but loosing 800 bucks isnt going to ruin me
 

chrisms

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I got a room in Vegas at the Tropicana (apparently a crappy place but good enough to pass out at) for $40, so no thanks.
 

Viper GTS

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I think you all missed my point.

All I was trying to say is that by game selection (read: non house advantage games) and a little knowledge/skill before you get there there's no reason you should lose $1000.

If you view gambling as strictly entertainment & don't mind blowing $1000 be my guest.

I'll be on your left at the poker table.

Viper GTS
 

dderidex

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Originally posted by: chrisms
I got a room in Vegas at the Tropicana (apparently a crappy place but good enough to pass out at) for $40, so no thanks.

I was going to say....the rooms in Vegas are pretty damn cheap to BEGIN with, I dunno why you'd go to so much trouble to get comped for them?
 

PeeluckyDuckee

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We went to Gold Coas and just coasted there at the Pai-Gow tables with $100 chips in. Spent an hour or so there and asked for a comp for the buffet. 2hrs or more and you get a "Ping Pang Pang" chinese restaurant $25-50 ticket. Sounds like a deal to me! 25% return on a $100 sit. Assuming you haven't lost it all. Pai Gow has a lot of tie hands, so if you don't get emotional it's a fun game to play with comp benefits :)

$1000 for someone making $22000 is not going to break them. Depressed? Yes. Stupid? Yes. Break the bank? Most likely not.

Gold Coast has a lot of local players and the Pit bosses are easy going, most of them. Even for a non-resident like myself all they needed was my ID and I got a card for my own use.
 

dr150

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Why WASTE the money on gambling when a room at the Venetian can be had for $99?