 
Casino Rate
One of the
most popular comps (short for complimentary)
that people covet is the free rooms
given to players by the casino.
To qualify for free rooms you usually
must play at least four hours per
day at the tables with a pre-determined
minimum bet. Slot or video poker
players must play a set dollar amount
through the machines per day. The
amounts will vary from casino to
casino. You need to check with a
casino host to find out how much
play you need to qualify for a comped
room.
If you don't meet
the requirements for a free room
you will more than likely qualify
for Casino Rate which is a valuable
comp that is fairly easy to get.
Casino rate is the discounted price
for a room at the casino. This rate
is 25 - 50 % off "Rack rate"
which is the price you are quoted
over the phone when booking a room
through normal reservations.
At some of the smaller
casinos joining the Player's Club
is enough to qualify for casino
rate. Other casinos may require
some minimum play. Five-dollar table
game players can qualify for casino
rate as well. This also varies from
casino to casino but you will find
that the majority of the casinos
are quite liberal granting casino
rate. They want your business and
by giving you a discounted room
the casino is pretty sure that you
will be given them some play while
staying there. Here is what you
need to do to get casino rate.
First of all make
sure you join the players club before
you play in any casino. There is
usually a phone number on the back
of the players club card. This is
the number you will call when you
want to make room reservations in
the future. When you call for a
room, give them your player's card
number and ask what the casino rate
is for a room. They should quote
you that price. If they can't give
you casino rate, ask to be transferred
to a Casino Host. Give the casino
host your name and players card
information and explain that you
would like to know how much play
is required to qualify for a free
room or casino rate. The host will
be happy to explain the comp requirements
to you.
If you have never
stayed at the casino you wish to
visit, you can call the main number
and ask to speak to a casino host.
Introduce yourself and explain that
your are coming to town and wish
to know their policy concerning
casino rate and comp policies. Sometimes
the host will book you in at casino
rate right off the bat. Other times
they may book you in at rack rate
and then adjust it according to
your play. Always find out up front.
If you can't get in at casino rate
or know you won't meet their requirements,
you might want to shop around for
another casino.
If you are booked
in to a casino at rack rate because
it's your first visit you can still
qualify for casino rate. The first
thing you need to do is join the
players club. If you play the slots,
put some play on your card. After
a little play ask a slot attendant
to contact a casino host for you.
When the host arrives you can inquire
about casino rate and comp policies.
The host will ask you to contact
them when you are ready to check
out. At that time they will rate
your play and adjust your rate accordingly.
Table players should ask the pit
boss to be rated when they sit down
to play. You can tell them you would
be interested in speaking to a host.
They will be able to contact one
for you.
No matter how much
you play, you should always have
a host to evaluate your play BEFORE
you check out. You may have had
enough to qualify for a free room.
If not, casino rate will save you
money and is fairly easy to obtain.
Until
next time, remember:
"Luck comes and goes...Knowledge
stays forever."
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