Buy in amounts
March 31st, 2013 at 2:57:59 PM
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I've read in a couple of different places that if you bought in for a larger amount in Tunica that you could ask for comps and would usually get them based on your buy in amount regardless of how much you bet per hand or how long you played. I've also read that buy in has no relationship whatsoever to comps given and it can annoy the dealer and pit boss if you buy in for a larger amount and them play table minimums.
I'm going to be playing at Tunica more than likely on a five dollar minimum table, maybe ten. My betting spread will be one to five units as my current bankroll is small and I'd like to not completely break it if I go on a bad run. Now the question. What should I buy in for? I will be using a players card and while I will be counting I have no intention of aggressively following the count this trip because of a limited bankroll. This trip will be to mostly test out the waters and feel out how generous the comps are in Tunica.
I'm going to be playing at Tunica more than likely on a five dollar minimum table, maybe ten. My betting spread will be one to five units as my current bankroll is small and I'd like to not completely break it if I go on a bad run. Now the question. What should I buy in for? I will be using a players card and while I will be counting I have no intention of aggressively following the count this trip because of a limited bankroll. This trip will be to mostly test out the waters and feel out how generous the comps are in Tunica.
March 31st, 2013 at 3:11:48 PM
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You ain't impressing anyone with your buy in... the casino wants to see your action, the amount that you actually bet.
Sure they will notice you if you show up with a real wad of dough but they will be watching for it to be wagered not merely to go into your spot on the rail.
If you ask instantly for a comp, that is no problem for them. The Floorman will say yes... just as soon as it pops out of his computer. Meanwhile he will see what you are betting and that is what will determine how fast his computer is.
Sure they will notice you if you show up with a real wad of dough but they will be watching for it to be wagered not merely to go into your spot on the rail.
If you ask instantly for a comp, that is no problem for them. The Floorman will say yes... just as soon as it pops out of his computer. Meanwhile he will see what you are betting and that is what will determine how fast his computer is.
March 31st, 2013 at 3:24:33 PM
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Comps are totally based on play, not buy in. If they were,
everybody would be buying in for $5000, get comped a
suite, and cash out.
everybody would be buying in for $5000, get comped a
suite, and cash out.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
March 31st, 2013 at 4:01:23 PM
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The floor wants to know about buy-ins, cheque changes, and color ups to balance the tray, comps are based on average amount bet and time played. Also the game you're playing has an effect (i.e. you'll get better comps for the same level of action on Mississippi Stud, vs. Paigow) because of the house edge involved. To put it more bluntly, your comps are based on theoretical loss.
March 31st, 2013 at 6:51:33 PM
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I think I have a decent understanding of how comps work in Vegas and virtually everywhere. However one thing that everyone seems to agree on is that Tunica is totally different when it comes to comps. Thanks for all the advice. I appreciate it. I'm just going to buy in for what I'm going to play with and see how it goes.
