| Essentially,
what I'm saying is this-it doesn't pay thousands
of dollars to get a free room and a fancy does it
pay to risk hundreds of dollars to get a $15 you're
uncomfortable gambling at a certain level, don't
You're better off paying for your own room and maybe
it will cost you $100 a day in a fancy hotel. If
you haven’t lost $2,500 by playing over your
head, you're way ahead of the game.
This is not to say you'll lose. This book will show
you how to play at the best level in any game you
choose. Play games and those stakes you're comfortable
with, and about free meals.
You shouldn't always forgo the comps or free items
the casino is willing to give you. If you find that
a personnel at a certain casino goes out of their
way to welcome you, means stay there. Staying at
a friendly casino is much than being at a cold place
where the executives think about the bottom line
than about its customers.
If you're playing steadily, introduce yourself immediately
to one of the floormen, so he or she will take note
of action. As long as you're playing a certain amount
of you might as well get the freebies the casino
is willing to offer. This may include meals, shows,
maybe even a room, if they feel your action is sufficient.
As we mentioned before the free room and meals,
as well as beverages in the more expensive hotels,
may require playing at a high and uncomfortable
level. Don't make $100 bets for four straight hours
if you afford to do this either emotionally or financially.
But-and it bears repeating-do play at a level that
is comfortable for you. If you find that the casino
is friendly willing to give you some comps, you've
done well. An easy way to find out just what a casino
expects is to ask someone when you initially call
about the availability of rooms. Ask to speak to
someone in charge who can give you that information.
If you find that the play expected is too much,
try another place. You may eventually hit upon a
casino that is just right for you; giving you comps
at a level of play you can handle easily.
If you are a big bettor, and can play $100 hands
for several hours without difficulty, you are in
a bargaining position. Call up several hotels and
find out what they'll offer you for your action.
After all, you're a premium player and a valuable
one for any casino. See what you'll get in terms
of free food and rooms. Can you eat in any of the
fine gourmet restaurants free of charge? Just what
kind of accommodations will they give you? You can
negotiate with a hotel with that kind of play. You
can even try and get your air fare reimbursed. Just
be sure to have your credit in order before you
play.
As we said before, casinos are flexible, and will
try to accommodate the high rollers. These are the
gamblers they want. Be sure, once you've established
credit and received the room and the meals, that
you do give the kind of play you promised. Otherwise
all the comps will rapidly evaporate and you'll
have a huge bill to pay. |
