How do you get comps at casinos?

How do you get comps at casinos?

Casino host reviewing a player’s ADT and theo to approve room, dining, and resort-fee comps

Comps are math, not mystery. Casinos comp a percentage of your theoretical loss (theo) based on time, average bet/coin-in, and game edge. Keep your ADT (average daily theo) clean, concentrate play, and make a defensible request—then turn that value into rooms, dining, resort fees off, or even a comped casino cruise.

The parts of the comp formula you control

  • Time-in-seat: two 4-hour sessions rate better than eight 1-hour check-ins.
  • Average bet / coin-in: choose limits/denoms your bankroll sustains to keep averages steady.
  • Game selection & pace: slots rate cleanly off coin-in; tables off average bet × decisions/hour.
  • Session discipline: avoid lots of micro-swipes or stop-starts that fracture ratings.

Clean up your ADT in one trip

  • Pick one property per day; spreading play across many casinos tanks ADT.
  • Rate every session with your player’s card—no untracked play.
  • Bundle asks into a package hosts can defend: room + resort fees + coffee-shop dining.
  • Always request a back-end review before checkout for extra take-offs.

What to ask for (scripts)

Before the trip: “I’m ~$<ADT> ADT across two days. If I book Fri–Sun and keep that play, can you comp the room and resort fees with coffee-shop dining?”

Mid-trip: “I’ve logged X hours at $Y average. If I extend two hours at this pace, can you add dining or remove resort fees?”

Back-end: “Could you review my trip for back-end comps? If theo supports it, please remove dining charges and resort fees.”

Turn casino comps into cruise comps

Strong land play can translate into cabins and OBC at sea. Tell us ports/dates and we’ll route your profile to cruise lines with the best casino comps, then scan Upcoming Cruise Comps for windows that over-comp your level. You’ll get an email/letter confirmation outlining cabin type and any play expectations.

Ready to get comps that match your value? Send your recent offers, tier, hours, and average via the Get Comped form or connect with a VIP Executive Casino Host. Got questions? Use Ask the Casino Host.

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