Don’t you hate it when you’re waiting in the two hour long dinner buffet line at the Bellagio and some so called “VIP” guest strolls right in? I used to hate it as well, until I was the VIP that didn’t have to wait in line or pay for my food.
So how did I manage to get comped? The key is to join the casino’s players club. Every casino has a different players club program, so be sure to stop by their information desk and ask what they have to offer. After you’ve found the casino you enjoy playing and staying at, stick with it. For Tami and I, we absolutely love the Venetian. It’s a beautiful casino with a nice shopping mall and it’s just a short walk to our other favorites; Bellagio, Caesars Palace and Wynn. Not to mention, the Venetian is home to the Tao, one of the most exclusive night clubs in Vegas, and boy do we love to party!
After you’ve received your players card, be sure to use it every time you’re at the tables or slots. Using the players card gives you a “rating” as the casino tracks the amount of money you’re spending. As a basic rule, the more money you spend, the better the comps get. Tami usually plays a couple hundred at most in slots, and I’m usually at the crap tables with no more than a thousand bucks. Even as light gamblers, Venetian Players Club has given us everything from comped spa treatments and show tickets, to buffets and hotel suites.
In fact, they just sent us a free weekend stay for October and November, and you best bet that we’ll be out here having a crazy fun time in Sin City. So next time you’re in Vegas, don’t be the chump waiting in line or paying for your stay. Get your players club card, and start being a VIP!
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Posted by razi
I’ve joined several players clubs like Luxor and MGM but still haven’t gotten anything. :( Guess I’m not gambling enough?
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Posted by lawrencel715
i agree that you should always get a comp card. i didn’t get one til 2 weekends ago at reno. seeing as i go to vegas often, i’m going to start getting these cards. i dunno about the big casinos though, their table minimums are kind of high. i prefer the $5 blackjacks at tropicana or imperial palace.
remember that games have different accrual rates for your comp card. roulette i think has one of the highest. black jack is probably in the middle. pai gow poker is probably the least, since there’s always pushes. pretty much, the more you could lose, the higher your comp will be, like slots. makes sense right?
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Posted by lilkitty
Wow! This is great to know. I don’t gamble much when I’m in Vegas. Usually too busy drinking and shopping… hehehe. I will sign up for one though. Maybe I’ll get something when I’m passing time on the slot machines. :D
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Posted by vm3z9
I go to Vegas maybe once a year so is it worth getting a players card? I probably put down a few hundred on roulette which is my favorite.
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Posted by Terry Ng
Even if you’re gambling a small amount, it’s still worth it to get a players card. You may not get the larger comps like free rooms, but you’ll at least get discounts on food and other things.
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Posted by kristurr
i’m gonna remember this article in like a year and a half for when i can actually go and gamble =P
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Posted by Inigo Montoya
Wow.. that’s great, you wrote about how to gain perks at a casino on this day. How we all quickly forget.
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Posted by Tami Ng
But remember, when signing up for a players card, stick with ONE hotel so you aren’t gambling your money at multiple hotels. Don’t think signing up for a players card at different hotels help! The more time you spend at the tables and the amount you spend will be the basis of what offers you will get. Good luck :)
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Posted by BEAUTYY
The first time I went to a casino was last year, lost ten bucks and I haven’t wanted to go back ever since lol.
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Posted by BinhDoan
since i’ve been a member i’ve received all kinds of promotions in the mail. Cash vouchers, offers to hotels stays, tournament invites, and ect. Also they don’t just comp your hotel stays and meals, but every time i go they comp me around $100 dollars worth in credit to use in their location… tend to buy myself snacks and drinks or clothing
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Posted by Dexter Kanuto
I’ve no knowledge about Vegas casinos becoz I’ve never been there. Wat I wud lyk 2 cr8 an opinion upon is d fact dat gettin a membership in a casino can get u VIPeed n get plenty of oder benefits wich is actually awesum.
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Posted by TeaAndWhimsy
I try to pull out the member card at the casinos, too, but I have to be careful still that I’m in the game to win bets not freebies! More than a few times I’ve stayed at a craps table playing when I should have left just to wait for that “free drink” to arrive!
Great tip to try to stick to one casino though! I do have my favorites so I’ll have to be more cognizant of pacing myself!
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