Originally Posted by
sbjnyc
I don't know what they use. I think the fact that 9/6 job at a TR property is $50 coin in per tc instead of 10 for low limits and 20 for higher limits indicates they base the theo on the pay table (at least to some extent). They may not assume perfect play but they know the actual long term payout for each game/pay table so they might use something between the 2.
That being said, I'm just looking more at the mechanics of how the program works and not the precise numbers.
The broad concept, that in most instances you will not earn much (or any) theo for 9/6 JoB or full pay video poker. There are exceptions, but overall this is the situation.
What you have to appreciate about casino programs is that unlike the hotel or airline programs where there is one set of "rules" that are followed (mostly) globally for promotions and offers, casino marketing offers are much more opaque.
Finding a "sweet spot" for these games (good VP Games that provide above average theo for comps/marketing) is akin to finding a British Airways mistake fare in long-haul first class for $800.
Everyone has to determine the value of potential marketing offers. For some, playing "not so good" games but getting lots of free rooms (one example) is an acceptable trade-off.