The flashing lights and ringing bells of a casino are designed to distract you, but behind the scenes, a massive accounting system tracks your every move.

Many players drastically underestimate their worth to the casino, leaving hundreds of dollars in free meals and luxury perks completely unclaimed.
Tracking Your Casino Action
The single biggest mistake any casino visitor can make is choosing to gamble without signing up for a free player's rewards card.

The pit boss will physically input your average bet size and track the total number of hours you sit at the table.
Couples should always ask to physically link their two individual accountsPlaying without a card ensures the casino keeps 100% of its mathematical edgeThe data collected is used to send you targeted mailers and future hotel offers How Casinos Calculate Your Worth
The formula is simple: (Total Amount Wagered) x (The Game's House Edge) = Theoretical Loss.

As a general industry standard, casinos will aggressively return approximately 20% to 30% of your total "Theo" back to you in the form of comps.
Working the Casino Comp System
When you first sit down at a blackjack table, immediately place a much larger bet than you normally would to establish a high "average bet."

The worst they can say is no, but if you are polite and friendly, pit bosses possess massive discretionary power to issue free food vouchers.
Game TypeHouse EdgeComp Generation SpeedPenny SlotsVery High (~10%)Generates comps incredibly fastBlackjack (Optimal)Very Low (~0.5%)Generates comps incredibly slow
Always use your card, be incredibly polite to the pit boss, and never be afraid to ask directly for a free meal.