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Old 11-28-2005, 07:22 PM
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Default Re: Casino Host Question

if you got a business card from the pit, then that's where you should start. if that person cannot directly comp you for your next trip, ask him to recommend to you his favorite host and see how it goes from there.

$300 average bet in blackjack (if that's what the computer says) is definitely deserving of consideration, though weekend room availability is always at a premium no matter where you go in vegas. fortunately, December is one of the deadest months so your friend should be able to get a reasonable offer. suite vs. regular room is at the host's discretion, though if he's bring you and a bunch of other guys to gamble as well that could be a dealmaker.

if you read comp strategy books by Jean Scott ("Frugal Gambler") and Max Rubin ("Comp City"), the optimal way to ask for free stuff is not by saying "can I get this? (yes/no)", but rather say, "WHAT can I get for this level of play?" and then negotiating more from there. this way you at least know where you stand with a host better than if he or she just said "no".

if your friend is still sitting on the cash from his big score, you can also get more comp leverage by setting up a line of credit with the casino, or wiring some advance "front money" to the cage, even if you don't intend on using most of it. regardless of how you bring the money, your friend will be expected to wager within the reasonable range of his previous session. with over $12K in winnings, he can afford to at least flat bet a minimum of $100 per hand, and he can play in the glitzier VIP pit as well.
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