Everyone wonders how comping works at a Las Vegas hotel. First of all, comping means the hotel you are staying at (or the one you are gambling at) gives you something complimentary. The reason they give you something for free is because they want to encourage you to gamble in their casino. There are several tips to getting comped.

• Sign up for any casino member club cards that are offered. Slots and video poker have this feature frequently. Most of the time you will receive a card so the casino can track your rate of play, which you need to use! Let them see how much time you spend at the machines, and make sure to take advantage of any specials associated with the card.
• Order a drink while playing. Many times when you are playing the casino will provide you with free alcoholic beverages to encourage you to keep playing. Just be sure to tip the waitress or you may not see her again anytime soon.
• Ask. If you have been playing blackjack for a few hours and need a break to re-­‐fuel, ask the dealer or the pit boss if you can get comped for the hotel’s buffet. Generally, they have free passes available to give out to guests who have been playing, and more importantly, to guest who ask. The reasoning is still the same; they want you to eat, so take a break and then return to gamble some more.
• If you have put some time in at the roulette table and your spouse wants to see a show, ask if you can score some free tickets. They may not have any to give out, but it never hurts to ask. If they do refuse you, be polite and they may comp you for some other freebies.

Remember: If you want to get comped at a Las Vegas hotel, gamble, ask, and above all, be polite. For more information on Las Vegas deals, visit i4vegas.com.