Posted in Advantage Play, Comps, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Reno, Slot Clubs, Slots, Travel, Video Poker 7 Comments 35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 8 Posted on June 26, 2020 by queen of comps. Total Rewards Card – This is the Caesars/Harrahs Players Club card and you can earn and redeem comps at all Harrahs casinos in ALL states. In Las Vegas this card will work at: Ballys, Caessars Palace, The Cromwell, The Flamingo, Harrah’s, The LINQ, Paris, Planet Hollywood and The Rio. The best way to avoid losing money by gambling is to not gamble in the first place. (I couldn't find figures for Vegas, but I've personally received a healthy amount of comps from Vegas casinos.) So let's get you dialed into this action right now. Get a player's card. Sample comp offers the casinos sent me.
Sportsbook Comps in Vegas: Where You Get Them and What You Get
The cool thing about gambling in Vegas – win or lose – is there are perks. For example, if you play enough blackjack, you’re bound to get a free buffet or a nice steak dinner even if you walk away from the table in the hole. Comps at Vegas casinos are a big deal. They keep customers coming back. Everyone likes receiving perks. The same can be said about sports betting. Almost every sportsbook offers some sort of comps for their players.
Unfortunately, the sportsbook comps are not as appealing as slot and table games players receive. But at least it’s something. Most sportsbooks don’t offer players free drinks unless you’ve wagered a certain amount of money. Whereas, simply playing a slot machine makes you eligible for free drinks. With that said, there are some comps available to those of us betting on ballgames and horses. Here is a look at the comps you receive at a few of the top Las Vegas sportsbooks…
Caesars Palace (Strip) – Caesars has a phenomenal sportsbook but players kind of get the short end of the stick on comps. They give you just $1 in comps for every $500 bet. They do give you some Tier credits on your Total Rewards player card (can be used to receive comps at any Caesars property such as Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Rio, Bally’s, etc.). I always get a few FREE drink ticket coupons (which are used for comped drinks in the sportsbook area) with every $100 bet
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Station Casinos (Off-Strip) – This includes Boulder Station, Sunset Station, Palace Station, Texas Station, and Santa Fe Station. Comps at Station Casinos sportsbooks give players 1 point on their “Boarding Pass” card for every dollar wagered. As you accumulate points, you can use that money towards free drinks, food, and rooms. You will earn tier points faster at Station Casinos sportsbooks than most other places. Of course, the restaurants you will use your comps at aren’t as enticing at Station Casinos as they are at, say, the Bellagio.
Las Vegas Hotel (LVH, formerly Las Vegas Hilton…Off-Strip) – LVH has one of the most popular and largest sportsbooks in the world. And compared to other sportsbooks, they give reasonable comps. As long as you have a betting ticket to a game that is going on, you can get a free drink. You’re not required to bet $100+ to get one free drink like other sportsbooks. It’s a great place to watch a game, but be prepared for a loud, crowded sportsbook.
Free Drinks in the Sportsbook?
If your idea is to bet $10 on a football games and then watch the game and get free drinks, think again. Sportsbooks use a Free Drink ticket system. So you can’t just flag a cocktail waitress over and get a free drink, without a ticket. The amount of drink tickets you get, really depends on the person taking your bets. Sometimes I get 2 tickets on a $50 and other times I have gotten 1 drink ticket on a $100 bet. I believe the Aria is 1 drink ticket per $150 straight bet and each $50 parlays/multi-bet ticket gets 1 drink ticket.
If you happen to know the minimum required bet per drink ticket for a certain casino, please post it in the comments and we can get a running list going…
Don’t Chase Comps – Chase the Best Lines
I’m not even going to mention comps at the other top Las Vegas sportsbooks. They’re so minimal it’s not even worth playing at one of those sportsbooks for the sole purpose of receiving comps while betting on games. Plain and simple, you should expect to have to wager between $100-$200 at most Vegas sportsbooks just to receive a free drink.
Don’t choose sportsbooks based on comps. The comps are so minimal. Place your bets at the sportsbook with the best lines. If you’re getting –7 on the Bears at Aria and –7.5 at LVH, don’t place your wager at LVH just because their comps are better. That half a point is more important than the free drink you will receive…if you bet enough.
Why Sports Bettors Get the Shaft With Comps
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Every major casino in Las Vegas has a sportsbook. Therefore, many people do bet on sports. So you’re probably thinking the “house” would want to take care of its sports bettors. However, sports betting only accumulates for around 1% of a casino’s revenue. Even at LVH, where the sportsbook is their staple, sports betting isn’t what brings in the money.
There is a lot of competition in Las Vegas and they are all fighting for you business and your money. Casinos go to great lengths to keep you in their casino instead of the one next door. And, yes, there is a ton of competition among sportsbooks. But to a casino owner, losing a sports betting customer to another casino isn’t a big loss. Basically, we are considered second-rate customers. It’s unfortunate but that’s the way it is.
What are Comps and How to Get Them?
When you come to Las Vegas to gamble, be sure you sign-up for a Players Club membership at each casino you play. Memberships are free, so there is no reason not to join. Getting a player’s card provides you with an opportunity to receive comps based on your play. Every Vegas casino, no matter how big or small, gives comps to players.
What are comps? Comps are free rewards given to casino players. The more you gamble, the better the rewards. However, even the low-stakes bettors can benefit from a Players Club membership. Comps add up quickly at most casinos even if you aren’t a high roller. What can you turn your comps into? Once you’ve earned enough player points (also referred to as “tier points/credits”), you can trade your comps in for free meals, hotel rooms, drinks, shows, and more. This is all based on how many points you’ve accumulated and the types of rewards the casino offers.
Why do casinos comp players?
One simple reason – They want you to keep gambling at their casino(s). Casino marker definition. According to any casino gambling odds: the more you gamble, the more money they will make off of you.
Pretty much every casino in every city rewards loyal players with comps. However, the casinos in Las Vegas tend to give out better comps than elsewhere. The reason for that is the competition is stiffer in Vegas. There are casinos everywhere so each casino tries to out-duel the competitors for business. One way of beating out the competition is by being liberal with comps.
The casino business is the most competitive industry in Las Vegas other than restaurants. In order to thrive, a casino in Vegas must work extra hard to attract players to their casino because gamblers have so many options. In other cities where there are only 1 or 2 casinos, there is less of a need for the casino(s) to focus much on rewarding players. After all, if you only have 1 or 2 places to gamble, the casino doesn’t need to use any extra free stuff/gimmick’s to get you in the door. In Vegas, the casinos have to work hard to entice you to stay and play at their casino.
Comps are the casino’s way of thanking you for your business in hopes of keeping you around for a long time. Casinos that don’t rate well in the comps department usually struggle to obtain loyal customers. Why would you be loyal to a casino that doesn’t hook you up with free stuff when you can play the same games elsewhere?
Ok, So how do you get comps?
The first step in receiving comps is to sign-up for a Players Club membership. Then start gambling. The casino pays attention to the games you play, how much you wager, and how long you play. Comps can be earned by playing any game (slots, blackjack, poker, craps, video poker, keno, etc.). When you sit down at a slot or video poker machine, put you card in the machine so that you earn player points while you play. Never gamble without your card because you won’t earn points for your play.
Get The Cards
On the Strip, there are 2 big major players, so make sure to get these cards first:
Mlife Card – This is the MGM Players Club card and you can earn and redeem comps at all MGM casinos in every state. In Vegas it works at: Aria, Bellagio, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, MGM Grand, Monte Carlo, New York-New York and Vdara.
Total Rewards Card – This is the Caesars/Harrahs Players Club card and you can earn and redeem comps at all Harrahs casinos in ALL states. In Las Vegas this card will work at: Ballys, Caessars Palace, The Cromwell, The Flamingo, Harrah’s, The LINQ, Paris, Planet Hollywood and The Rio.
You can get these cards for Free at any MGM or Harrahs casino in any state. You can also signup online and join the players clubs online at TotalRewards.com or Mlife.com and start getting hotel discounts immediately. Anytime you lose or can’t find your card you can go to the players club desk with your drivers license and get new cards printed for free.
The Total Rewards desk will get you your players card.
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If you are playing table games, give the dealer your card along with your money. The dealer will give your card to the casino manager who will then rate your play. The more you bet, the higher you will be rated. Rating a bettor’s play is done for the purpose of earning comps. Players that bet more will get more money in comps. For example, if you want a free meal, the amount they will give you for that meal is based on your rate of play.
To receive your comps, take your card over to the Players Club desk and ask for a comp for dinner, hotel room, or whatever it is you desire. They will tell you whether or not you have earned enough points to receive this free reward. Most casinos will give you a paper voucher to take to the restaurant of your choice inside the casino, while others will put the comp on your card and then you will redeem the comp at the restaurant.
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Always remember your card. If you forget your card, head over to the Players Club desk before gambling and get a new card. They are free. Have a good time in Vegas and get rewarded for your play!