Top Five Tips For Getting More Casino Comps

[@barkman1739]

Lol at Matt calling his dad “Steve.” I know it was for our benefit, but it still made me chuckle. 😂👍

[@thomashill3504]

casinos wouldn't need to mess with a particular machine at any point because a player is winning is because the machines already have a built in advantage.

[@dougronald561]

thomas hill Yes. Any win a slot machine pays out is balanced out by the coins it takes in.

[@Hintonbro.]

In Vegas one should gamble in just one particular casino, or one *chain* of casinos (Caesars/MGM)?

[@TheJackpotGents]

Although you can usually use your comp points at any of the casinos within the same chain, each individual casino tracks your play separately and bases the comps they give you based on your play only at their property.

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

Good question mate thanks. I know here in RI we have Twin River Tiverton and Twin River Lincoln. I sports bet at Tiverton and was told we are not allowed to cash winning tickets at Lincoln.

[@saraherrera522]

Hello! First, I’d like to say I adore you both and enjoy your channel a lot. I just wanted to say, I was watching a travel channel documentary today called “las Vegas sucker bets”. At about the 27 minute mark of the video, a gentleman (can’t recall his name) said that when a bank of slot machines states 99% payback, that every machine in that bank has to payback 99% over the long run. I believe at one time, Steve told me that only one machine in that bank has to pay back that amount. Please correct me if I’m wrong. Maybe there’s a difference between the ones that state “UP TO 99% payback” and “99% payback” keep up the great work!

[@TheJackpotGents]

If a bank says "99% payback" then all machines must pay 99%. If a bank says "up to 99% payback" then as long as one machine is set to 99% the statement is correct. All of the other machines could pay much less.

[@richardbottslotsandmore5696]

Thanks for all the great videos and great information....

[@jameslesko8218]

Excellent advice

[@notmyname6452]

Any idea if you simply swipe your card at one of the player's card terminals, then print up a receipt to get a gift, does that "day" still count towards the Theo?

[@amilyaaa9425]

What if I'm using my husband card and I win a large jackpot , will I still be eligible for the pay out or could the casino void that payout?

[@TheJackpotGents]

If you are both in the casino when the jackpot is won there should not be a problem. If you won it while he was not there they might give you a hard time.

[@Playingwithdolls2465]

I wonder if the same holds true for slot tournaments. The three that I participated in - each time, the people that won and placed were all top tier players. Doesn't seem fair. Each time an old man won and I know he wasn't hitting the button faster than I was. If that's not it then some machines are looser than others.

[@vaddix9980]

I like the simple background. You ever use that slot machine, Steve or Matt?

[@TheJackpotGents]

It's from the 1960's and we have had it for more than 25 years. We don't play it very often anymore. Plus, it hardly ever pays out!

[@pappy4075]

Love your stuff

[@Chris_Eatz]

Great video guys

[@MondoLeStraka]

Is there an issue of players getting backed-off from machines as there is in BJ? I heard that a lot of casinos won't allow two players to use one card, period. Is it that much of a problem with two people playing on one card? Has malware hit any machine games yet? I assume since that they are on a network, that could be online, malware could get on the machine games. I tried to look up viruses and machine games but couldn't find anything. TIA.

[@TheJackpotGents]

I haven't heard of a problem with two players playing on one card. Can you name the casinos where this has occurred?

[@MondoLeStraka]

@@TheJackpotGents Just something I've heard on different forums.

[@justintime4979]

@americancasinoguide Are Native American casinos in Oklahoma and other states governed by a gaming commission? Just wondering if the rules for electronic machines would not be different in casinos without regulations.

[@TheJackpotGents]

Pretty much all Indian casinos in the U.S. are regulated by their own Tribal gaming commission. That being said, the casinos are still supposed to operate under the rules of the compact that was signed between the Tribe and the state.

[@james82]

With the ADT, what time does the day begin? Is it midnight - midnight?

[@TheJackpotGents]

It depends on the casino. Each is different. If you ask at the players club desk they might tell you. If not, you can sometimes tell by the terms of the promotions they run. For example, they will say for a particular promotion the points must be earned between 7am and 6:59 am the next day. That would let you know that their day begins at 7am.

[@Playingwithdolls2465]

Great info!!

[@NickFerraroFilms]

Can you guys make a video on 3 card poker

[@TheJackpotGents]

Actually, we have already released a video on 3-card poker. Watch it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5XUpn1nf9ylZ5I

[@antha3328]

For the average daily theo do you know if its a 12am-11:59pm rolling period? Lets say I arrive in Vegas later in the night around 10pm, would it be beneficial not to use my card until the day rolls over?

[@TheJackpotGents]

Each casino can be different. You have to ask at the payer's club: "at what time does the gaming day begin for tracking purposes?"

[@21Sanco]

I have question on americancasinoguide you are playing slot machines ?? :)

[@TheJackpotGents]

We normally play video poker and these tips would also apply on those games.

[@lynnewilson5385]

Hi when you say to play on one card I have a question about that. Let's say you have two cards with your name on it, can I use one of the cards in one machine and my wife use my second card in a different machines at the same time? My wife and I like to play together it's more fun that way. Will that cause an issue when they notice I have cards in 2 different machines at the same time?

[@TheJackpotGents]

You can play on the same card on two different machines at the same time without any problem. My wife and I have been doing that for many years.

[@lynnewilson5385]

@@TheJackpotGents thank you for answering my question.

[@daves2520]

Thanks guys!

[@easymoneynch]

Very interesting!

[@XZOL445]

Any tips on getting comped hotel rooms in Vegas? I go weekly to a local casino, and get free rooms and free play weekly. Any way to get anything similar to a Vegas property if I haven't been there in years? Thanks

[@TheJackpotGents]

Do you play table games or machines? Either way, you could call and ask for a casino host.Tell them you are going to be visiting and ask what kind of action is needed to get your room comped for your stay. I'm sure they will give you a good idea of what is needed. Also, be sure to ask if the daily resort fee is comped too. Keep in mind that smaller downtown properties would probably require the least amount of play. The Four Queens has no daily resort fee on their rooms, but the El Cortez charges $16.89 per day.

[@ddd228]

@@TheJackpotGents REALLY good advice,there!

[@ChintanCG]

Great tip on the husband-wife card sharing

[@neilrichey1998]

most places have done away with this

[@harveyh3696]

Looking forward to Circa opening end of this year.

[@JohnnyXtreme]

Lol no comps there though

[@MariaLopez-ui6fo]

Yes good info

[@scalinaya]

Do you get point it you charger everything to the room?

[@liljoe7171]

A table games comp video would b great....seems like table game players are short-changed

[@TheJackpotGents]

Table game players also get comps, but they don't get freeplay to use on the machines. However, sometimes they get matchplays which are free bets that must be matched with an equal amount of money. For example, with a $25 matchplay you bet it along with a $25 chip. If you win you get paid $50 and if you lose, you only lose your $25 chip. They are only valid on even-money bets and they are only valid for one bet. However, if the bet ends in a push/tie then you can use it again.

[@TerrelLism]

Facts. I play slots simply to ensure I make my status and track tier credits better. After that, I stick to BJ or Roulette.

[@rickyjames3150]

does stopping the reels yourself make a difference?

[@TheJackpotGents]

No. Once you push the spin button it stops the random number generator (RNG) and you won't change the outcome if you stop the reels early.

[@tedthornton3741]

Had not been to Vegas in 3years called casino got 4 nights comped

[@atseagamblers3021]

Good info thanks

[@TheJackpotGents]

You gamble at sea? Very tight slots on cruise ships!

[@atseagamblers3021]

@@TheJackpotGents yes they are tight on Sea ships. I just saw a video of a KZbinr that won two grands for about $13,000.00 on one machine and $14,000.00 on another machine in just 2 days. He does bet Max and $100.00 a spin at times

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

@@TheJackpotGents Are cruise ships allowed to have tighter slots? They aren't subject to gaming regulations? Can you elaborate on this?

[@TheJackpotGents]

The slots on those cruise ships are "tighter" than you would find in most casinos, but they I am quite sure they aren't outrageously low and the machines are fine to play, as long as you don't mind getting low returns. I have been on a few of those cruise lines and I check the video poker pay tables to see what kind of returns are offered. They are notoriously low and probably about 3-5% below what you would find in the average casino. I would assume that the slots are set about the same way.

[@chrismunoz999]

I've a question🤔 My mom receives quite a good amount of free slot play every month and there has been a couple of times in were she hasn't gone to the casino and play it all month so what I do is go and play it myself, I just put her card and pin number in the slot machine and that's it. But my question is, if I win a jackpot while playing with her free play money, will they pay me or would they void it and don't pay me?

[@TheJackpotGents]

Usually, when two of us play on one card the other person is there at the same time. If you won a jackpot of $1,200, or more, that would require a hand-pay and the issuance of a W2G. If your mom's card is in the machine and she isn't present at the machine I believe that you would have to explain what you did when they came to pay you because they would want to pay the person whose card was in the machine. It would then be up to the casino as to what they wanted to do. Some casinos may not care while some casinos may consider it a violation of their policies and give you a hard time about getting paid. Therefore, I would suggest that you make sure to never bet enough money to generate a payout of over $1,200. Just make smaller bets, or play quarter video poker where the maximum award is 4,000 credits ($1,000). That would solve the problem.

[@chrismunoz999]

Thanks for the response👍 And yea, I always wish I win a lot of money but not a jackpot while I'm playing with her card lol.

[@7733marietta]

Pull the card out before the slot attendant shows up.

[@TheJackpotGents]

That won't work. The win will automatically be recorded on the card once you win.

[@jamessimmers2706]

One Question for you guys, is what if I can't go to the Casino to play my Freeplay before it expires, what happens if I give my friend MY players card, my pin number and he plays on my Freeplay and hits a hand pay jackpot with my card in the machine ? Would anyone get in trouble for this, and would he be able to collect, or would the Casino make me actually go to the casino to collect the jackpot ? Thanks ! I also have a friend who is constantly taking his card out of the machine thinking the card is preventing him from winning !! Thanks, good luck in the future !

[@TheJackpotGents]

From what we have been told, hitting a hand pay on another person's card could be VERY bad. It would be less bad if it was a relative such as a spouse but if it is not a relative the casino views that very poorly. I have heard of people picking up others free play and being accused of stealing it and being tresspassed from the casino and not being legally allowed back. And that was with no hand pay, I would imagine a hand pay would make things much worse.

[@TheJackpotGents]

If you REALLY want someone else to pick up your free play (which is not the best idea but it happens), make sure they play a game where a hand pay is not possible such as single line quarter video poker or even money blackjack on a game king machine

[@james82]

When you talk about one casino in Vegas, can you spread it out in multiples as long as they are the same chain such as Mlife or Caesars? Or should you literally stick to one casino?

[@TheJackpotGents]

Although you can usually use your comp points at any of the casinos within the same chain, each individual casino tracks your play separately and bases the comps they give you based on your play only at their property.

[@themasterzman1172]

Even the free rooms in Vegas aren't free anymore thanks to resort fees

[@ddd228]

SOME will waive the resort fee on a comp room. ASK.

[@SouthernSkeptic]

In Biloxi no fees. Just 100 dollar deposit you get back if you don't destroy your room.

[@TheJackpotGents]

Some casinos do waive resort fees on a comped room. It depends on the property but you can always ask, some don't do it automatically.

[@ddd228]

@@TheJackpotGents The Downtown Grand does. I'll be there during March Madness.

[@timmyd3819]

The Luxor waives my resort fees for comped rooms.

[@thomasbertelsen4486]

If if you were together wouldn’t the postcards come to the same address?

[@johnmartwick8613]

Question.......Can either me or my wife get a double card and play them both at the same time in a casino? Her at one end of the casino and me at the other.

[@TheJackpotGents]

My wife and I do that all the time. I don't know of any casino that won't allow you to do it, but there might be some?

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

@@TheJackpotGents Wouldn't this send red flags that your card is being played twice? Like for player security measures?

[@chrismunoz999]

My mom is an avid player here at San Manuel Casino and last month they send her a letter to come and pick up a free $200 gift card for southwest airlines. She doesn't fly but I do and I wish I could've gone and claim the gift card but I knew they were gonna ask me for ID so I had to take her and claim it and she gave it to me.

[@TheJackpotGents]

Yes. Casinos always require a photo ID when you go in to pick up a free gift or promotional item.

[@Yaamava]

Have your mom come pick it up! We love giving out great rewards and gifts like this...and often times, our guests give them to their friends. #HolidayShoppingMadeEasy. :)

[@irainkoolaid]

when you talk about putting say 1000 thru one casino, you dont exactly mean LOSE 1000 there right? u just mean have played with 1000? or do i have to lose the money to be comped?

[@TheJackpotGents]

Just play it through. No need to lose it.

[@TUNA.CAN.TOMCAT]

Good video, but a word of caution to those who are sharing cards; don't get caught because casinos (especially the one that I work at) will ban you permanently if they find out you are sharing a card.

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

So if you win a handpay on a close relatives card, even if they're sitting next to you, it would be questioned? Or if it's only the relative playing solo? Can you elaborate on this?

[@timmyd3819]

2:12 "Don't even listen to those people, especially in our comment section." LMAO

[@nephd8851]

Why dont u make a vid for AdT for BLACKJACK players???

[@TheJackpotGents]

The Average Daily Theo (ADT) for blackjack would probably be equal to the total sum of all your bets multiplied by 1%. Most casinos will use that 1% number, but some may make it lower, or higher, depending on your skill at the game, plus the rules in play and the number of decks used.

[@Jaydoggy531]

2:15 I realize and understand that there are regulations in place. I guess what I ponder is when have regulations or threats of fines ever really served as a deterrent for corporate America of ANY profession let alone gambling? Time and time again the fines are more a slap on the wrist rather than an actual measurable penalty. It's seen in media, health care, food, and social networking. Far too often, fines are just seen as the cost of doing business. Until the fines and penalties surpass the profit of doing something wrong, ANY business, gambling included, will act accordingly.

[@lynnewilson5385]

I totally agree. Here's an example of what I'm talking about, if you put $500 in the machine and you win you lose you win you lose and the next role will break it down to under $400 that next role guaranteed will be a losing roll and 90% of the time the next role will be also. Can you go back to winning or losing winning losing. So anytime you get to where you have one roll and you'll be under $100 for the next $100 I guarantee every time it will be a losing roll. My theory is they figure if you break into the next hundred you will say to yourself well I'm already under $400 and that's where I wanted to really stop so I'll play to $300 instead. That's why I feel using a player's card lets them know exactly how much money you have left in the machine. It's just my opinion but next time your playing pay attention to see if you agree. That's why I pull my card out,cash out and put a fresh $100 bill in and bam I get a nice hit.

[@Veaseify]

They don't need to fix anything, the payback on machines is set so that they win a set percentage over the lifetime of the machine. Some people win, some people lose but over millions of plays if a machine is set to 96% the casino keeps 4% of everything put through it.

[@sanfranciscobay]

I'm the first comment again. What do I win? New house in Hawaii? Round the World Cruise on a Ship? New Car? Airfare and Hotel for a week in Las Vegas???

[@joeydepalmer4457]

someone who actually know what they are talking about! 1st and most important rule.... HAVE FUN and never expect to win or win big. its just for fun and the chances of winning big is small

[@ddd228]

The FUN is in just playing,not necessarily wining.

[@Phlegethon]

Why does he call his dad Steve

[@chancerobinson5112]

Assuming that you’re always using your players card, the #1 way to get comps is to lose big over the longest possible time....😂

[@TheJackpotGents]

not necessarily, a vast majority of casinos base their comp systems on your theoretical loss, not your actual loss. Casinos know they have the edge over players in the long run so most will comp you solely based on the amount of your play as a whole, not the amount of your loss.

[@ddd228]

@@TheJackpotGents CORRECT! It's coin in that counts towards your comps!

[@CobyTJay]

I never win the drawings because of the high rollers. :(

[@freecycle53215]

I am frowned upon often

[@Stockholm_Syndrome]

Tip #6. Don't play any casino games at all. You can't beat the machines in the long run.

[@GaryLuKOTH]

Nobody said that you have to play (why are you here if you do not want to play?) but if you are going to play, you might as well play it right.

[@Shawk95]

Playing with a view to accumulate comps turns gamblers into zombie losers. Beware!

[@TheJackpotGents]

We always advise players to not bet more money than they are comfortable with in order to get more comps. In doesn't make sense to bet more money to get extra comps. Just bet what you are normally comfortable doing and try some of these tips to increase the comps you get. The tips will definitely work to increase comps without betting more money.

[@Shawk95]

@@TheJackpotGents The whole rationale behind comps is to keep gamblers playing bigger and longer. Its a trap. I never play for comps.

[@xyvar1]

This is all a no shit Sherlock video cmon guys

[@GaryLuKOTH]

Unfortunately, most gamblers are not smart enough to have common sense so even the simplest of advice has to be given.