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Old 12-13-2005, 12:04 AM
juanez juanez is offline
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Default What do you \"deserve\" as far as comps?

I'm a poker player myself, so the more the better IMHO. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] When I work the floor I have to make decisions about comps sometimes, so I'm just curious what poker players think they deserve as far as comps. I'm genuinely curious, not trying to start any kind of flame war or anything.
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Old 12-13-2005, 12:08 AM
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Default Re: What do you \"deserve\" as far as comps?

I am a firm believer that if I play more than 6-8 hours in a casino I should not have to pay for a meal. Breaks on rooms are always nice, but I understand that the house is making less money off of me than if I were a slots/table game player.
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Old 12-13-2005, 12:10 AM
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Default Re: What do you \"deserve\" as far as comps?

I'm almost strictly a live player, and if you are asking me what I DESERVE, I would say next to nothing, especially if I have a wide choice of rooms. Poker players don't play against the house and, aside from a small rake, if I lose, I'm not losing to the casino. Now, that's not to say I don't WANT anything. I enjoy getting comped as much as anyone - casino dollars, rooms, food, shows - whatever. But I'd much rather have a nice clean room, prompt service, and many fish. Comps rarely affect where I play, unless I am already planning to stay.
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Old 12-13-2005, 12:15 AM
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Default Re: What do you \"deserve\" as far as comps?

Juanez -- I'm not sure I 'deserve' anything (well, the drinks are nice, but I only drink water or coffee while I'm playing, so ....)

It's kind of like the airlines -- do I 'deserve' miles (i.e., free trips) because I took other trips on their planes. Nope -- however, the decision of which airline I fly is a combination of convenience, amenities and comps.

It's the same with Casinos -- If I want to play, I'll do it without comps -- give me some, and maybe I'll play more than I otherwise would at your casino. (unless another place has a really soft game, in which case you can't possibly comp me enough).

Overall, I'll take what I can get, but I don't feel I deserve anything.
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Old 12-13-2005, 12:16 AM
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that is the answer...rooms like the borgata and taj don't really need to give anything since we all play there anyway but if i was in charge at ceasers and showboat (two very nice and very EMPTY rooms) then i would be handing out much more in the way of comps...anything to get players into those rooms starting with comping us rooms as opposed to poker rates...you want me to play bj, roulette, etc then give me a room and on the way to and from the poker room who knows what will happen
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Old 12-13-2005, 12:47 AM
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Damn. You're asking a serious question. I had a great reply immediately when I read the Subject line. OK, for real...

Like has been said, I don't feel like I "deserve" comps. Also, as has been said, they are nice. I've managed and owned businesses. I understand profits/losses, expenses/promotions. I know comps cost the casino and my butt in that semi-comfy chair for 8-10 hours doesn't make the house nut.

However, I look at comps as a small expression of appreciation of the casino for my butt being there. And occasionally on the slot stool or the BJ stool and my elbows sometimes on the craps table. Every business, in some way, does something similar. And I always appreciate the gesture.

I've also received a comp as a gesture/apology for something that went awry with some part of the usual great service where I play. It was unexpected, not required, but a nice piece of goodwill.

As much as I like them, though, I'd hate to see them become so commonplace they don't mean a thing to anybody.
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Old 12-13-2005, 12:58 AM
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Default Re: What do you \"deserve\" as far as comps?

When I play in cash games for over 4 hours, I expect at least some kind of food comp. I don't expect the gourmet room or anything, but a voucher for a few bucks off at the coffee shop is always appreciated.

When I play at the Gilpin, I've asked the floor for a food comp after I've played 4+ hours and they've always invited me to order something off the "redbird" menu, which has items the are priced from about 5 to 8 bucks. This is very much appreciated and one of the big reasons I keep coming back to the Gilpin for long sessions. The other Blackhawk rooms are a little stingier, for example, the Moutain High gives you a $4 coupon after 4+ hours, not quite enough to get a full meal at the grill.
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Old 12-13-2005, 01:57 AM
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Default Re: What do you \"deserve\" as far as comps?

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Hookers and blow is all I ask for. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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Old 12-13-2005, 09:28 AM
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Default Re: What do you \"deserve\" as far as comps?

Hot Dogs, lots of Hot Dogs, Nathan's Famous with dill pickle.

No BS ketchup or Must-turd.

But seriously, folks. One of the reasons I love to play at Tunica are the comps. Getting a nice hotel room for $35 is sweet, free buffets rock and the free liquor really makes the poker good!

If the only factor being considered is Poker, it's Tunica , Baby. If you play limit Poker, like me Tunica Rocks, especially the Horseshoe.

I know the popular opinion is Vegas, Baby, but if you are married and are more interested in playing mid-limit poker than banging some crack whore in an alley, it's Tunica, Baby!

Haven't been to California, so no opinion about their poker.
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Old 12-13-2005, 10:46 AM
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Default Re: What do you \"deserve\" as far as comps?

I'm not sure what I "deserve", but what I like is comp dollars to use for food, and discounted room rates. The Borgata comp rate is pretty solid, and the $39 weeknight rooms are great deal. The only thing I don't like there is that you can't eat your free food at the tables. The trop comp rate is good too, and you can eat at the tables. Unfortunately, the food sucks. Foxwoods comp rate is like half of the borg's but you can use your comp points on the tasty tasty chicken fingers.

So, I guess my optimal comp scenario (for the northeast, Tunica is apparently a different world) is $2/hr of comp points, decent food at the tables to spend them on, and a cheap discount room rate.
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