It is common fare that gamblers can receive comps for their betting sessions.  For those who hit the casino tables every weekend, it is likely they already make it a priority to get comp-rated every time they play.  However, those players who gamble less often usually do not bother getting comps, for they think that the casino will not recognize them as being a player whose business they value.

In many cases, players do not seek out their comps for they do not know how to go about doing so.  This is a big no-no...even if you only gamble once a year.  A small session at the tables can at least get you a free treat in the cafe, so why not take advantage of it?

To receive comp points for playing slot machines, players will almost always use a slot club card that is inserted into the slot machine.  The card records how much a player gambles, and can be used to exchange comp points for a variety of awards.

As for the tables, keeping track of comp points is done slightly differently.  If a player happens to have a slot club card, some casinos will let that suffice for getting "rated" at the tables. In this case, simply present you card on the table, and the dealer will give it to the floor person. In cases where a casino does not accept player cards for table action, you will need to let the dealer know that you would like to get rated.  The dealer will ask for some form of identification - most likely a Driver's License, and will then pass it on to the floor person, who will then keep track of your gambling session via a computer or rating slip.

Remember that it does not matter whether you play three separate one hour betting sessions or a single three hour session...it all adds up the same.  Just be sure to ask what the minimum betting stakes are for getting rated.  Some casinos only require you to play $5 per hand, while other more ritzy places require a minimum of up to $25 per bet.

Another thing to keep in mind is to always be friendly to the dealer (another reason why you should tip dealers), for the dealer will talk to the floor person, who in turn, can hand out comps to the player.  Comps given out by a floor person usually will not exceed a free dinner, while more generous comps will be handed out by a pit boss or a casino host.

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