Gaucho,
We've covered it pretty well in this thread --->
http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...ML/000080.html
Most casinos comp in the same range, between 20-40% of your theoretical loss. The comp ratio is not public, and has many dependant factors (if the casino is doing well or not financially, your history there, your relationship with your host/property, time of year, etc). You'll earn comp dollars/points faster on slots/VP because the play is faster, and the tracking is more accurate.
FTraveler has nailed it: The simple truth is that your comp dollar goes farther at the lower end joints because their room rate/overhead is less than the higher end ones. The ones you list are about the same league.
The mitigating factor is that if you play consistently in one place, they'll invite you out to slot or card tournaments, or target you for a weekend stay, typically during a slow time of the year. If you are on the receiving end of these invitations, the casino will throw in the room for the length of the tournament/weekend to entice you to come out. I get offers from the Bellagio and Venetian about once a quarter. If you accept the offer, you're under no obligation to participate in the tournament once you're there. The downside is that if you accept the invitation, and you don't pay to a certain level, the invitations stop coming...
If you're just starting out, the best thing to do is to charge everything to your room. Play the games you like, keep in mind what you're betting. Ensure your to use your players club card on the slots/VP, and ask to be rated when you play tables. Towards the end of the stay, stop by the casino host desk. Hand over you card, and ask them if they can "take care of any of my charges". They'll do one of the following:
- Blow you off (a good sign that you're not a big enough player for them)
- Take something off (a good indication of their comp ratio)
- Comp your room, but not meals (see the one above)
- Take care of everything
If the last one happens, the host will give you his card, and will practically beg you to come back
The best advice is to play in one casino (one you like
), get a host, bet big enough to keep his/her attention. It's all downhill from there.
[This message has been edited by skofarrell (edited 06-17-2002).]