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<br>The flashing lights and ringing bells of a casino are designed to distract you, but behind the scenes, a massive accounting system tracks your every move.<br> |
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<br>Understanding exactly how the casino calculates the value of your comps is the secret to getting the absolute most out of your [casino](http://git.dustfall.xyz/chrissandlin2/chris2017/wiki/%25CE%25A4%25CE%25B1+%25CF%2580%25CF%2581%25CE%25BF%25CE%25B5%25CE%25B9%25CE%25B4%25CE%25BF%25CF%2580%25CE%25BF%25CE%25B9%25CE%25B7%25CF%2584%25CE%25B9%25CE%25BA%25CE%25AC+%25CF%2583%25CE%25B7%25CE%25BC%25CE%25AC%25CE%25B4%25CE%25B9%25CE%25B1+%25CF%2584%25CE%25BF%25CF%2585+%25CE%25B5%25CE%25B8%25CE%25B9%25CF%2583%25CE%25BC%25CE%25BF%25CF%258D+%25CF%2583%25CF%2584%25CE%25B1+%25CF%2584%25CF%2585%25CF%2587%25CE%25B5%25CF%2581%25CE%25AC+%25CF%2580%25CE%25B1%25CE%25B9%25CF%2587%25CE%25BD%25CE%25AF%25CE%25B4%25CE%25B9%25CE%25B1) visit.<br> |
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Why You Must Always Use a Player's Card |
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<br>The single biggest mistake any casino visitor can make is choosing to gamble without signing up for a free player's rewards card.<br> |
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<br>If the casino cannot track your action via this card, you simply do not exist in their system, and you will receive absolutely zero comps.<br> |
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Signing up for a card usually takes five minutes at the rewards deskCasinos often give new sign-ups free slot play just for registeringLosing your card is fine; they will gladly print you a replacement instantly |
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The Math Behind Casino Comps |
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<br>The formula is simple: (Total Amount Wagered) x (The Game's House Edge) = Theoretical Loss.<br> |
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<br>As a general industry standard, casinos will aggressively return approximately 20% to 30% of your total "Theo" back to you in the form of comps.<br> |
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How to Maximize Your Comp Value |
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<br>The pit boss usually only records your initial bets; once they walk away, you can quietly lower your bet size back to normal.<br> |
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<br>Furthermore, taking frequent bathroom breaks or talking on your phone slows down your hands per hour while the pit boss still clocks you as "playing."<br> |
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Game TypeHouse EdgeComp Generation SpeedPenny SlotsVery High (~10%)Generates comps incredibly fastBlackjack (Optimal)Very Low (~0.5%)Generates comps incredibly slow |
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<br>Always use your card, be incredibly polite to the pit boss, and never be afraid to ask directly for a free meal.<br> |
