Obtaining a "rating" is about the same for all casinos. So make a point of getting rated every time you walk into every casino or up to a every table.
Do not stick to only the property you are staying at. I find in general if you visit Vegas enough you find you are often "luckier"
at some places than others ( mine New York and Luxor, places I never stay at)
A)It is very easy and costs nothing, just tell the dealer/pit boss you want to get a rating, they will ask you for your address and the name you want on a card, about 15 mins and they will had you brand new card.
Whenever you play at that casino just present the card at the table and they will take care of the rating automatically.
I find as a craps player if the table is hot and it is easier to get a good rating because all things being equal you may have a lot of money on the table at any given time.
That is why in my opinion craps is the best game to play (if played properly)
B)To be rated at a table, it does not matter if you play the minimum or higher ( but you must play the minimum ie you cannot play less than $100 at a $100 table)
C) Ratings are based loosely on a factor of time spent by amount bet ie in simple terms if you bet $100 for 4 hours your rating will be approximately the same if you bet $400 for one hour.
D) Try get a rating at one of the Park Place
properties they have more casinos and later if you want to get a free stay etc it can be used at all their properties including the Hiltons and Caesar Palace casino nationwide.
E) Finally it may help to utilize " Front Money" ,deposit say $5000 with the casino you want to get you most desirable rating (you dont have to use it all) and withdraw money as you need it. Casinos tend to take this of some indication of the amount of money you may be prepared to lose (though this many not entirely be the case) and they make give a bigger comp in advance.
Hope the above helps.
Mike
[This message has been edited by MIKESILV (edited 06-16-2002).]