I was told that it now takes 850 points for 1 buffet (after you already are
a member and have gotten your free buffet).
My husband and I had separate accounts, but for unknown reasons a host
linked them for one month. We got them unlinked, only to find that apparently all
the comps we'd taken ended up in my husband's account and none in mine. He
has less play than I do. About 20 buffets and a $450 dinner comp ended up on
his account. As a result he is still negative for comp points, even though
he put about 10,000 points on his account since the split.
But by going to a host, he was able to get a buffet comp. Hosts can also
give you a line pass. The slot host desk is in the high roller room. Hosts
can also get you Le Reve tickets, gourmet comps, and a limo if needed
(assuming your play is high enough), regardless as to whether you are a local or not.
The hosts have a lot more discretion, so if you have good play and no comps
at the Red Club desk, try a host.
Also, a host gave me a line pass good for 1 year! This way I don't have to
keep asking for one for the buffet. Admittedly, I had a LOT of play on
mostly "reels" there during the last 5 months of 2006.
I asked about upcoming slot tournaments or other events, but so far there is
nothing scheduled for 2007.
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