Gift for casino host?

Quote: strictlyAP

dm me if you want to have this convo

I'm fine but perhaps the rest of the forum could benefit. Is there a way that you can post something while leaving out sensitive information?

Quote: 1BB

I'm fine but perhaps the rest of the forum could benefit. Is there a way that you can post something while leaving out sensitive information?

I'm interested in details as well.

There are certainly reasons to give gifts to your host, depending on the situation.

If you're an AP, give him 10% of your +ER for a week, win or lose, in the form of a gift card. If you're not an AP, continue to give him the satisfaction of having you as a client.

Quote: AxelWolf

I absolutely disagree with this. You can tip/bribe your way to better rooms/comps/free play.

It's true hosts have some general guide lines, but oftentimes they are very flexible and will over comp. Tipping them gives them incentive to be more flexible with you.

Well tipped Hosts can even help you out in tricky situations and give you great information.

Some have even helped known AP's in gaming the system even after knowing the AP's are winning players.

If you are a regular losing ploppy a gift probably isn't needed.

AxelWolf, I agree with you about tipping, bribing or WHATEVER... There are more than one way to skin a cat. Inactive/dormant accounts are gold mines for guys who think out side of the box.

I've seen bank managers used inactive/dormant accounts to achieve their own goals... So are casino hosts who "rob peter and pay paul" to keep their customers happy. That's how some of them keep their jobs as hosts as long as possible.

BTW, some hosts even provided hookers to keep players happy, and hooked some horny big-players to the same casino for years (until hosts're caught by FBI).

Quote: Artemis

AxelWolf, I agree with you about tipping, bribing or WHATEVER... There are more than one way to skin a cat. Inactive/dormant accounts are gold mines for guys who think out side of the box.

I've seen bank managers used inactive/dormant accounts to achieve their own goals... So are casino hosts who "rob peter and pay paul" to keep their customers happy. That's how some of them keep their jobs as hosts as long as possible.

BTW, some hosts even provided hookers to keep players happy, and hooked some horny big-players to the same casino for years (until hosts're caught by FBI).

Is it true that if you are high rolling high enough that casinos will just send girls to your room (like in owning mahowny), or is that just another Hollywood lie?

Quote: Avincow

Is it true that if you are high rolling high enough that casinos will just send girls to your room (like in owning mahowny), or is that just another Hollywood lie?

For me they only send the cleaning lady. They always keep the door open, so they're not interested. I'm sure for some it's done though because at some point, it's an acceptable risk when the money is right.

Quote: Boz

Did you then take it back?

Who you callin' an Indian giver?

*oh yeah, I gave to an Indian*

My main host gets a gift of some sort every time I see him. In return, I get comped WAY above my level of play. At least, if their computer offers are indicative of my level, he goes way beyond that with the level of RFB he sets up. I don't see it as a quid pro quo, though, it's more like a continuing thank you for his personalized service and making things break in my favor.

For your host, large scarves (of the right kind) would be a good choice because scarves are completely in fashion right now; it needs to be either an infinity scarf (sewn ends together for looping around the neck) or at least 6 foot long (if she's short) to 8 ft (if she's tall). A print or design that picks up the color of her eyes would be ideal. If it's less than 20-30 dollars, a 2-3" pin of an animal (probably not an elephant, cow, or pig; birds, lions, giraffes, dogs, cats) with or without crystals for 10-15 dollars would complete the gift. Macy's, Ross, TJMaxx, numerous other department stores would have both.

If she's not the type of woman to wear scarves, a good bottle of wine (at store prices, not restaurant) or a cordial could work; Sambuca, Bailey's, Cointreau. But that kind of thing's all around her so it's ok but not great as a gift.

Why don't you buy the scarf at the casino's gift shop, and ask for a comp for it.