Maximizing Vegas: The Players Card & Comps

You may think that you have to be a high roller to get benefits from the casino, but that’s not always true. Regardless of how big or small your play is, you need to know how to maximize Vegas and get free comps.

Vegas is a crazy world that operates on gambling, tips & comps. Your players history determines everything from what room you receive to how many free meals the casino offers. The key to having a successful trip is the players card.

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Always show your players card to earn comps.

Every casino has their own loyalty program – Caesars Total Rewards, MGM Mlife, The Cosmopolitan Identity & Wynn Red Card to name a few. Signing up for a players card should be the first thing you do before heading to the casino. Most programs allow you to sign up online before your visit, but if not you can quickly sign up on the casino floor.

The rest is easy…every time you sit down at a slot machine or head to the tables, be sure to show your players card even if your spend is small. This allows the casino to keep track of your play and provide benefits – you would be surprised how quickly these benefits can add up. I’d also recommend playing at the casino you’re staying at or their casino group so that you can maximize your comps.

The second step of the Vegas recipe for success is to charge every expense from your trip to the room. All charges at the casino, pool, hotel, club, etc. are usually eligible to be room charged.

Finally, before you check out dial the hotel operator and ask to speak to a casino host. Once you’re transferred, politely ask if they could review your play to determine if you’re eligible to receive a comp off your room charges. Depending on how much you played and charged, they may be able to make all of the charges disappear, or at the very least a portion of the charges.

Casino comps are a basic foundation of the Vegas landscape, but many Vegas visitors don’t know that this luxury is available to all. Be sure to follow these rules on your next trip and you may be pleasantly surprised with how much you save!

TPS Pro Tip: The players card is the key component for success in Vegas. Before booking your next room, log in to your account to book the room through this portal vs. the hotel directly. This will either give you a complimentary room or at least a discount. Sometimes there’s also free food, free play, free cruises or free gifts for your next trip if you come during the offer window.

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