Hi all. I'm heading to Vegas and Laughlin on Saturday - yeah! I'm totally new at VP, but have been studying the strategy charts and practicing with Frugal VP software, and spent a few bucks at the local Indian Casino. I'm wondering if my $5,000 budget for the week will be enough to expect any decent comps and then - how do I cash in on those? I know I need to get the player cards and I think I'm supposed to charge everything to my room (right??). Then.... do I ask at the hotel desk when I check out about what might be comped?
Ok, and then if they comp rooms, food, etc. are they taking points off the card? Or is that a separate system? Thanks for the help!!
Newbie Wants Comps
There are a lot of variables here.
The primary thing will be where you are staying. If staying at a mid-level or non-strip casino you probably will get your room comped and perhaps some food. A lot will depend upon how long you play each day and if you get lucky and play longer and harder than you normally would.
When you get your player card, you can ask for some rough guidance on how much play is expected to get a room comped or some food. That will give you a starting point. They will also tell you how to handle checkout; at most hotels this is not handled at the front desk but by a host or the players club but different casinos have different procedures. And whether they take points off your card will depend upon the casino you are playing at.
If you give us more information about where you plan to stay and what and how long you are willing to play each day then you will probably get more helpful information.
Have a good time.
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
From: cheryl.mohme@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 05:52:09 +0000
Subject: [vpFREE] Newbie Wants CompsHi all. I'm heading to Vegas and Laughlin on Saturday - yeah! I'm totally new at VP, but have been studying the strategy charts and practicing with Frugal VP software, and spent a few bucks at the local Indian Casino. I'm wondering if my $5,000 budget for the week will be enough to expect any decent comps and then - how do I cash in on those? I know I need to get the player cards and I think I'm supposed to charge everything to my room (right??). Then.... do I ask at the hotel desk when I check out about what might be comped?
Ok, and then if they comp rooms, food, etc. are they taking points off the card? Or is that a separate system? Thanks for the help!!------------------------------------
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One way language seems to evolve is through deception. It had been awhile since I had stayed in a hotel and recently, I stayed at Hooters. The first thing I asked the host was for a "room comp." He said that based on my play, that would be fine. To my surprise, after I had checked out, I discovered that he had used my points, which I could have used for free play, to pay for the room. When I pointed out to him that that hardly constitutes a "room comp," he said that that's how the entire industry does it and that there was a "misunderstanding." Buyer beware!
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----- kelso 1600 <kelso1600@hotmail.com> wrote:
There are a lot of variables here.
The primary thing will be where you are staying. If staying at a mid-level or non-strip casino you probably will get your room comped and perhaps some food. A lot will depend upon how long you play each day and if you get lucky and play longer and harder than you normally would.
When you get your player card, you can ask for some rough guidance on how much play is expected to get a room comped or some food. That will give you a starting point. They will also tell you how to handle checkout; at most hotels this is not handled at the front desk but by a host or the players club but different casinos have different procedures. And whether they take points off your card will depend upon the casino you are playing at.
If you give us more information about where you plan to stay and what and how long you are willing to play each day then you will probably get more helpful information.
Have a good time.
> To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
> From: cheryl.mohme@gmail.com
> Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 05:52:09 +0000
> Subject: [vpFREE] Newbie Wants Comps
>
> Hi all. I'm heading to Vegas and Laughlin on Saturday - yeah! I'm totally new at VP, but have been studying the strategy charts and practicing with Frugal VP software, and spent a few bucks at the local Indian Casino. I'm wondering if my $5,000 budget for the week will be enough to expect any decent comps and then - how do I cash in on those? I know I need to get the player cards and I think I'm supposed to charge everything to my room (right??). Then.... do I ask at the hotel desk when I check out about what might be comped?
> Ok, and then if they comp rooms, food, etc. are they taking points off the card? Or is that a separate system? Thanks for the help!!
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> vpFREE Links: http://members.cox.net/vpfree/Links.htm
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> Yahoo! Groups Links
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Great questions. I am traveling with a friend who plays and stays at the Aquarius in Laughlin and the Stratosphere in LV so I'm following suit. We are planning to check out some of the off-strip casinos - are there any that would be a better choice over others since we won't be able to go to all of them?
As far as how long I'll play my answer is "probably all day and into the night if the money lasts" - it's purely a fun gambling trip.
I have played a few table games and many slot machines in the past but really want to focus on VP play this trip. Thanks for the input - it's much appreciated!
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, kelso 1600 <kelso1600@...> wrote:
There are a lot of variables here.
The primary thing will be where you are staying. If staying at a mid-level or non-strip casino you probably will get your room comped and perhaps some food. A lot will depend upon how long you play each day and if you get lucky and play longer and harder than you normally would.
When you get your player card, you can ask for some rough guidance on how much play is expected to get a room comped or some food. That will give you a starting point. They will also tell you how to handle checkout; at most hotels this is not handled at the front desk but by a host or the players club but different casinos have different procedures. And whether they take points off your card will depend upon the casino you are playing at.
If you give us more information about where you plan to stay and what and how long you are willing to play each day then you will probably get more helpful information.
Have a good time.
> To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
> From: cheryl.mohme@...
> Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 05:52:09 +0000
> Subject: [vpFREE] Newbie Wants Comps
>
> Hi all. I'm heading to Vegas and Laughlin on Saturday - yeah! I'm totally new at VP, but have been studying the strategy charts and practicing with Frugal VP software, and spent a few bucks at the local Indian Casino. I'm wondering if my $5,000 budget for the week will be enough to expect any decent comps and then - how do I cash in on those? I know I need to get the player cards and I think I'm supposed to charge everything to my room (right??). Then.... do I ask at the hotel desk when I check out about what might be comped?
> Ok, and then if they comp rooms, food, etc. are they taking points off the card? Or is that a separate system? Thanks for the help!!
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> vpFREE Links: http://members.cox.net/vpfree/Links.htm
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
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Visiting other casinos is a good idea but I would be hesitant to get a players card and play on that card if you are not going to be able to play what would be an amount of coin-in that would be indicative of your normal level of play.
Also remember that VP is a game of skill and playing as perfect as possible is required if you want to maximize your profits. So even though playing all day and night sounds good, be careful to not play when you are tired which can lead to mistakes being made.
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
From: cheryl.mohme@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 18:03:05 +0000
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Newbie Wants CompsGreat questions. I am traveling with a friend who plays and stays at the Aquarius in Laughlin and the Stratosphere in LV so I'm following suit. We are planning to check out some of the off-strip casinos - are there any that would be a better choice over others since we won't be able to go to all of them?
As far as how long I'll play my answer is "probably all day and into the night if the money lasts" - it's purely a fun gambling trip.
I have played a few table games and many slot machines in the past but really want to focus on VP play this trip. Thanks for the input - it's much appreciated!
>
>
> There are a lot of variables here.
>
> The primary thing will be where you are staying. If staying at a mid-level or non-strip casino you probably will get your room comped and perhaps some food. A lot will depend upon how long you play each day and if you get lucky and play longer and harder than you normally would.
>
> When you get your player card, you can ask for some rough guidance on how much play is expected to get a room comped or some food. That will give you a starting point. They will also tell you how to handle checkout; at most hotels this is not handled at the front desk but by a host or the players club but different casinos have different procedures. And whether they take points off your card will depend upon the casino you are playing at.
>
> If you give us more information about where you plan to stay and what and how long you are willing to play each day then you will probably get more helpful information.
>
> Have a good time.
>
>
> > To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
> > From: cheryl.mohme@...
> > Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 05:52:09 +0000
> > Subject: [vpFREE] Newbie Wants Comps
> >
> > Hi all. I'm heading to Vegas and Laughlin on Saturday - yeah! I'm totally new at VP, but have been studying the strategy charts and practicing with Frugal VP software, and spent a few bucks at the local Indian Casino. I'm wondering if my $5,000 budget for the week will be enough to expect any decent comps and then - how do I cash in on those? I know I need to get the player cards and I think I'm supposed to charge everything to my room (right??). Then.... do I ask at the hotel desk when I check out about what might be comped?
> > Ok, and then if they comp rooms, food, etc. are they taking points off the card? Or is that a separate system? Thanks for the help!!
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > vpFREE Links: http://members.cox.net/vpfree/Links.htm
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
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> >
> >
>
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, kelso 1600 <kelso1600@...> wrote:
Newbie:
If you are a 25 cent player you may want to look at Sam's Town with its free
shuttle to the strip and its full pay Deuces, 9/6 jacks, and full play
Double Bonus games. I haven't been there for a couple of years so maybe
other members of the group can tell you if the Full pay stuff is still
available.
Dick M,
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From: cheryl10jqka
Date: 5/24/2011 2:03:34 PM
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Newbie Wants Comps
Great questions. I am traveling with a friend who play. We are planning to
check out some of the off-strip casinos - are there any that would be a
better choice over others since we won't be able to g
I have played a few table games and many slot machines in the past but
really want to focus on VP play this trip. Thanks for the input - it's much
appreciated!
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, kelso 1600 <kelso1600@...> wrote:
There are a lot of variables here.
The primary thing will be where you are staying. If staying at a
mid-level or non-strip casino you probably will get your room comped and
perhaps some food. A lot will depend upon how long you play each day and if
you get lucky and play longer and harder than you normally would.
When you get your player card, you can ask for some rough guidance on how
much play is expected to get a room comped or some food. That will give you
a starting point. They will also tell you how to handle checkout; at most
hotels this is not handled at the front desk but by a host or the players
club but different casinos have different procedures. And whether they take
points off your card will depend upon the casino you are playing at.
If you give us more information about where you plan to stay and what and
how long you are willing to play each day then you will probably get more
helpful information.
Have a good time.
> To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
> From: cheryl.mohme@...
> Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 05:52:09 +0000
> Subject: [vpFREE] Newbie Wants Comps
>
> Hi all. I'm heading to Vegas and Laughlin on Saturday - yeah! I'm
totally new at VP, but have been studying the strategy charts and practicing
with Frugal VP software, and spent a few bucks at the local Indian Casino. I
m wondering if my $5,000 budget for the week will be enough to expect any
decent comps and then - how do I cash in on those? I know I need to get the
player cards and I think I'm supposed to charge everything to my room
(right??). Then.... do I ask at the hotel desk when I check out about what
might be comped?
> Ok, and then if they comp rooms, food, etc. are they taking points off
the card? Or is that a separate system? Thanks for the help!!
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> vpFREE Links: http://members.cox.net/vpfree/Links.htm
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
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Agreed. Recently I received a mailer from the Reno Peppermill indicating my eligibility for a free stay had been bumped up from "Comp" to "Free". I was initially confused by this, but after some investigation, came to the same realization: a "Comp" room would burn points, while a "Free" room would cost neither money nor points. Very deceptive, but perhaps this is the new norm.
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, 007 <007@...> wrote:
One way language seems to evolve is through deception. It had been awhile since I had stayed in a hotel and recently, I stayed at Hooters. The first thing I asked the host was for a "room comp." He said that based on my play, that would be fine. To my surprise, after I had checked out, I discovered that he had used my points, which I could have used for free play, to pay for the room. When I pointed out to him that that hardly constitutes a "room comp," he said that that's how the entire industry does it and that there was a "misunderstanding." Buyer beware!
Thanks, that's good advice, I want to get as much play in as possible, but what's it worth if it's crappy play? Makes perfect sense.
I guess my main mission is to have some fun, and maybe get lucky. Anything bonus on top of that would be great - I figure I should take advantage of anything that might be rightfully due if I put in the time and $$ for it.
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, kelso 1600 <kelso1600@...> wrote:
Visiting other casinos is a good idea but I would be hesitant to get a players card and play on that card if you are not going to be able to play what would be an amount of coin-in that would be indicative of your normal level of play.
Also remember that VP is a game of skill and playing as perfect as possible is required if you want to maximize your profits. So even though playing all day and night sounds good, be careful to not play when you are tired which can lead to mistakes being made.
> To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
> From: cheryl.mohme@...
> Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 18:03:05 +0000
> Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Newbie Wants Comps
>
> Great questions. I am traveling with a friend who plays and stays at the Aquarius in Laughlin and the Stratosphere in LV so I'm following suit. We are planning to check out some of the off-strip casinos - are there any that would be a better choice over others since we won't be able to go to all of them?
>
> As far as how long I'll play my answer is "probably all day and into the night if the money lasts" - it's purely a fun gambling trip.
>
> I have played a few table games and many slot machines in the past but really want to focus on VP play this trip. Thanks for the input - it's much appreciated!
>
>
> --- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, kelso 1600 <kelso1600@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > There are a lot of variables here.
> >
> > The primary thing will be where you are staying. If staying at a mid-level or non-strip casino you probably will get your room comped and perhaps some food. A lot will depend upon how long you play each day and if you get lucky and play longer and harder than you normally would.
> >
> > When you get your player card, you can ask for some rough guidance on how much play is expected to get a room comped or some food. That will give you a starting point. They will also tell you how to handle checkout; at most hotels this is not handled at the front desk but by a host or the players club but different casinos have different procedures. And whether they take points off your card will depend upon the casino you are playing at.
> >
> > If you give us more information about where you plan to stay and what and how long you are willing to play each day then you will probably get more helpful information.
> >
> > Have a good time.
> >
> >
> > > To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
> > > From: cheryl.mohme@
> > > Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 05:52:09 +0000
> > > Subject: [vpFREE] Newbie Wants Comps
> > >
> > > Hi all. I'm heading to Vegas and Laughlin on Saturday - yeah! I'm totally new at VP, but have been studying the strategy charts and practicing with Frugal VP software, and spent a few bucks at the local Indian Casino. I'm wondering if my $5,000 budget for the week will be enough to expect any decent comps and then - how do I cash in on those? I know I need to get the player cards and I think I'm supposed to charge everything to my room (right??). Then.... do I ask at the hotel desk when I check out about what might be comped?
> > > Ok, and then if they comp rooms, food, etc. are they taking points off the card? Or is that a separate system? Thanks for the help!!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------------
> > >
> > > vpFREE Links: http://members.cox.net/vpfree/Links.htm
> > >
> > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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> >
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It is interesting how they use the terms "free" and "comp" - this will keep me looking closer at the details and asking questions if it isn't clear. Thanks for your input!
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "ma18ks" <89109.nv@...> wrote:
Agreed. Recently I received a mailer from the Reno Peppermill indicating my eligibility for a free stay had been bumped up from "Comp" to "Free". I was initially confused by this, but after some investigation, came to the same realization: a "Comp" room would burn points, while a "Free" room would cost neither money nor points. Very deceptive, but perhaps this is the new norm.
--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, 007 <007@> wrote:
>
> One way language seems to evolve is through deception. It had been awhile since I had stayed in a hotel and recently, I stayed at Hooters. The first thing I asked the host was for a "room comp." He said that based on my play, that would be fine. To my surprise, after I had checked out, I discovered that he had used my points, which I could have used for free play, to pay for the room. When I pointed out to him that that hardly constitutes a "room comp," he said that that's how the entire industry does it and that there was a "misunderstanding." Buyer beware!
Right or wrong this is pretty much industry standard. I suggest always using you points/freeplay BEFORE asking the host for comp, or, at the very least, before you check out.
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, 007 <007@...> wrote:
One way language seems to evolve is through deception. It had been awhile since I had stayed in a hotel and recently, I stayed at Hooters. The first thing I asked the host was for a "room comp." He said that based on my play, that would be fine. To my surprise, after I had checked out, I discovered that he had used my points, which I could have used for free play, to pay for the room. When I pointed out to him that that hardly constitutes a "room comp," he said that that's how the entire industry does it and that there was a "misunderstanding." Buyer beware!