Where do you play in Vegas?

[Doc Dice]

I listen to you guys discuss diffrent casinos and how they rate vs each
other in comps or odds. I have been going to the Golden Nugget downtown
for about 5 years at least twice annually. Am I going to the right
place? Should I even consider the strip for comps/odds?
Thanks

[Des]

I have moved from the strip to downtown and even Laughlin for more comps and
better treatment for my bankroll. ( the Laughlin part is for my family who
travels with me)

Des
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[Mr. V]

I don't go to Vegas, I play in tribal casinos convenient to me.

Usually a few hours, hit and run, sometimes overnight at a nearby motel
to take advantage of outlets and shopping nearby.

The Indians comp me very well, they offer good games, why go elsewhere?

To me, the idea of a casino on every corner is overkill, and staying
there for a week is an invitation to both disaster and ennui.

Gambling, if one includes it in their repertoire at all, should be part
of a well-balanced life; one's life is skewed if you gamble for a week
straight.

roll dem bones

[Doc Dice]

Thanks for the replies.

I agree with you, to the extent that, at the end of my stay I am sick
of the casino. However, I do play golf and kick around in other venues
other than gambling.

Des, I believe Downtown comps better than strip casinos

[alan]

Doc, you never want to play for "comps." Play where you feel
comfortable, then make sure you get the comps you are entitled to.

cheers.

[hea...@casino.com]

Depends entirely on what you're looking for in a casino, DD. If you
want a nice room (for downtown) and don't mind putting up with surly
dealers then the Nugget is okay. It's favored by some of us because of
it's shorter tables. On the other hand, you'll find comparable rooms,
a better game, easier comps and competent dealers around the corner at
Main Street Station. Unfortunately, their tables are fourteen footers.
If that doesn't bother you - you might try getting some play in there
next trip and scoring a connection with a host.

I'm a fan of Station casinos in Vegas (not affiliated with Main Street
Station). The Station properties are largly "locals" casinos.
Friendly staff and I think the comps are a little easier to come by. I
prefer Palace Station due to the location at the corner of Sahara and
I-15. It's five minutes to the strip, downtown, or places like Rio and
the Palm. Once you're in there system you'll get regular comp offers
in the mail.

[Doc Dice]

Good advice Heavy. I may try the Palace Station in March. What I look
for in a hotel is for it to be a smaller place and not a megaplex. A
good resturant, a good deli and I am a happy camper..

Let me tell you about me & comps. I played for 3 years in Vegas without
one comp. My niave thinking was if I earned a comp, as someone in a
thread said, "Vinnie" would be around and offer me something. Finally,
a friend I play golf with mentioned that he was getting RFB comp'd when
we were leaving and I knew that I had played more time than this guy.
So I called a host prior to checking out. This guy fell all over
himself comping my trip. (I think my taking quite a bit of their money
home with me had something to do with his kindness.) Anyway, that was
my introduction to comps. I am still in my discovery mode for comp's.
If I don't get comp'd a dime I would still go out to Vegas. As I said,
I am a golf junkie.

[Des]

Heavy I will check out your info when I go to Vegas for the NFR in December.
So longer tables at the Main Street Station. Thats what I need.

Thanks,

Des
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[hea...@casino.com]

There's a little oyster bar in Palace Station that serves up a great
pan broil. If you're into fresh seafood it's a great (inexpensive -
around $15) place IMHO.

I still remember the first time I actually asked for a comp. Nervous
as hell, but I barked it out just like I'd heard a lot of the old
timers do. "Hey Jim, what's it take to get something to eat around
here?" Next question out of the pit critter's mouth - "What do you
want to eat and how many do you want me to write it for?" Dang. That
was easy.

The comp game isn't what it used to be - corporate ownership has really
tightened up on hand comps in particular. Still, they are the backbone
of casino marketing. You may as well get what you can. And that
INCLUDES a round of golf.

[hea...@casino.com]

Downtown is absolutely NUTS during NFR week. Last time I saw that many
whale-belly hats in one place was a George Strait concert.

[Doc Dice]

I was offered a round of golf once, however, I had to cancel my trip. I
may asak for that at some point. What do you know about the Greek Isles
H&C?

[Des]

I'll be wearing my duds too. It's the only part of farm life I still
follow...the PBR starting tonight and NFR in December. I might as well live
"my way" since life is short with heart problems. Oh, then the place will be
loaded with "buckle bunnies" too

Des
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[Bob Brown]

You've got it right! Play craps an extra 10 minutes and it could cost you a
lot more than you get for what comp the ocmp is worth. Why else woudl they
do it. Thy're not really giving anything away. They give it to you so you'll
gamble more in their casino, more gambling means more income for the casino,
in the long run.
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