Stupid question time

Here's my stupid question of the day (feel free to add your own):

Most player cards have a hole punched in a corner. This allows the cards to be carried in key rings, which is very convenient when you carry a bunch of them. In fact I carry two sets: Strip and Donwtonw/off-Strip.

Now for the question. Can I punch a hole in such cards that do not have one already? Or would that invalidate the cards?

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You can punch all the holes you want as long as they do not interfere with the magnetic strip, and try not to obliterate your name. I carry a bunch of them but I do so in a very small old camera case. Dangling them on a chain or on some kind of bungy carrier is too girly for me.

On a similar subject, I take only the cards I need, and put them in my wallet.

I've often wondered if the floorpeople give better or worse or the same rating based upon the number of cards on the key ring.

Here's my thinking:

If a player hands over a rind with a dozen cards, isn't he saying that he has no loyalty to any particular player loyalty program? Or is he saying that he has a dozen casinos to choose from, but, today, for whatever reason, this location earned my loyalty?

Conversely, by my goving a single card, does the floorperson think that I'm so loyal that this is the only casino I go to?

Thanks everyone.

I keep the cards on key rings, with the bungee clipped to my belt.

Why? because otherwise I'm liable to leave the card stuck in a slot somewhere. Last trip I removed my Harrah's card for a table game (I never hand the entire key ring in case the casino forgets to give it back), then used it, still solo, at a VP machine. Of course I left it there and didn't notice until I couldn't find it for breakfast at the Rio (the card is the pass for the 7 buffet deal).

Funny thing, when I went to the player club for a replacement I brought along my hotel reservation, because it had the TR number on it. The lady at the desk was delighted at not having to look me up by name.

BTW try to get two cards when signing up.

Often the great number of cards will be a source of entertainment for a bored floorperson.

As long as you avoid the magnetic strip you can punch a hole. There are three defined areas on the cards: two for circular hole punches and one for an oval based punch. The exact dimensions of the card and the location of the various optional hole punch areas are contained in a document made available to all casinos. I think its also publicly available as well.

Irrespective of the locations defined in the specification, a hole can be punched anywhere as long as it doesn't interfere with the magnetic strip.

Just make sure that whatever keyring type thing you keep all your cards on allows the cards to be swiped by the floorperson without difficulty.

My personal strategy has been to not carry all the cards on one ring, or in one place. Instead, I usually will carry (read: have readily accessible) two cards: one from the casino I'm visiting, and one from a competitor. Then, when I'm asked for my card at the Craps table, I usually throw out the wrong card. There's usually a chuckle by the floor person and/or dealer. I look sheepish and apologize while I search for the other card. I make a statement about how I've been using that one more since they comped me the full weekend over there. The illusion lasts until they see how much I bet.

Quote: JerryLogan

You can punch all the holes you want as long as they do not interfere with the magnetic strip, and try not to obliterate your name. I carry a bunch of them but I do so in a very small old camera case. Dangling them on a chain or on some kind of bungy carrier is too girly for me.

Thanks for sharing.

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Quote: JerryLogan

... and try not to obliterate your name.

That reminds me...

My number, and to a lesser extent my name, on my Total Rewards card is almost worn out, so I put the number on a P-Touch label on the card.

It's amazing how many floorpeople struggle to read the number on the card, without realizing that it's on the label RIGHT NEXT TO WHERE THE ORIGINAL NUMBER IS!

Quote: DJTeddyBear

That reminds me...

My number, and to a lesser extent my name, on my Total Rewards card is almost worn out, so I put the number on a P-Touch label on the card.

It's amazing how many floorpeople struggle to read the number on the card, without realizing that it's on the label RIGHT NEXT TO WHERE THE ORIGINAL NUMBER IS!

While they might appreciate your effort, I'm sure they'd rather make sure that it's actually your name/number. I'm surprised the first one who noticed didn't just make a couple of new ones for you, especially if the swipe doesn't work. If the swipe does work, then they shouldn't have to read the number anyway. But they might want to read your name so they can thank you when they return the card...