I don't know who did it or when it happened, but someone shortened
the word complimentary to comp and made it an industry standard.
In casino language, comps are cash or gifts (freebies) that the
casinos give to their customers as a reward for gambling with them. It
promotes good will and also entices players to be loyalty to the
establishment. In order to get comps from the casinos, you must play the
ask game.
Most players think that comps are only for the guest who spend big
bucks at the casinos and therefore don't ask for them.
This is wrong. There are many different comps given out by the
casinos and it depends on how much money you play which comp you might
get.
Casino properties give away everything from free candles to
promotions that offer free rooms and food.
A small comp that a casinos gives away to everyone is free drinks.
Most casinos will give you a beer or cocktail as long as you are
playing. I have seen high rollers ( big money gamblers) ask for special
drinks such as a rare Scotch Whiskey and the casino would get it to keep
him there and gambling.
There is another comp that is generally easy to obtain and that is
Casino Rate. The casinos like you staying and playing on property. They
are willing to give you a discount on the hotel room rate and if you
play enough you can probably get a full room comp.
In order to qualify for comps you need to do two things:
- First of all you have to get your play rated. This means you
must sign up for the casinos player's club and use your card
whenever you play the machines. When you play table games you have
to ask the pit boss to rate your play.
- The second thing you must do when looking for a comp is to ask
for it.
No one will ask if you would like a free meal or a free hotel room,
you will have to ask for what you want. If your play qualifies for
the comp you are looking for you will get it. If not you are told
you don't have enough play. You can then inquire as to how much play
is required for the comp you are seeking. Most of the casino
employees will bend over backwards to keep you on property and
playing.
So to recap:
- Most casinos will give food and beverage comps freely if you
ask.
- Some will give the hotel rooms fairly easy during off peak times
and sometime during peak times if you ask.
- If you gamble big denominations, the sky could be the limit,
if you ask.
A friendly smile and a polite inquiry can land you right in the
middle of some very nice freebies. Aways play the ask game when you
visit a casino.
Happy Gambling!
