Caesars, Do I Go Back?
 

My wife and I stayed at Caesars for a week or so. We're not huge gamblers, mostly vid poke at the bar (yes, we'll have two more drinks). I play some table games, but not a ton. Before check out, they comped me a night at a pretty high rate.

I'd like to take her back for a special occassion. Two nights, maybe three at the most. Do I go back to Caesars? If so, who do I approach and how with respect to getting something other than rack rate? Or, do I move on to another hotel? We liked Mirage and Bellagio. Again, we're not 'whales', but we can throw in quite a few quarters into a vidpoke machine.

Any opinions appreciated.

Dingo

I can't comment too much on video poker as I never play machines. There are plenty of people here who should be able to offer you better advice. That being said...

- call reservations
- ask them to transfer you to VIP services
- ask that person if they can make a reservation for you at the casino rate

If you gamble while you're there (doesn't have to be an outrageous sum, but at least a respectable amount), ask a casino host to see what they can comp from your guestroom account (charge everything to your room during your stay).

My biggest general advice is that it can't hurt to ask. They'll look at the computer and see if you qualify. If so, they'll be happy to comp you. If not, they'll probably say no. If they say no, ask them what kind of further play you need so you can get a better idea of what to expect in the future. You should start to receive offers in the mail from them after a couple of visits.

As to your specific question, "Do I go back?" My answer is, if you like it there and have a good time, by all means yes. If you want to try someplace new, give it a go. Keep in mind the higher end properties are tighter with the comps. Of course, that shouldn't be the primary factor in your decision.

Caesars historically sends room offers to new players, so you could wait for that or call them and ask for a slot host to bring you in. I would recommend OK Wells as a host. Of course, what she can do for you will be limited by how much you played.

Right now my opinion is that Paris is the best of the strip resorts for sending offers to low rollers. Obviously if you play dollars you get a lot more than if you play quarters, but you should still get some kind of offer with decent play.

QL

Quick question on comps, I usually play about $100-300 per hand in roulette on the outside for about 2-3 hours, would I garner any attention from the casinos on the strip or should I stick to the downtown casinos.

Oh and I also I would be playing European Roulette where the house advantage is 2.7% as opposed to the standard of 5.26%.

Your expected loss will be over $250/hr playing single-0 at an average bet of $200. Two or three hours of that per day should get you a comp room and limited food at most anywhere, along with some mailed offers.

Note most casinos in Las Vegas do not have single-0 roulette.

QL

Last I heard, (and it may have changed) the Monte Carlo had a single zero roulette table.

bj-21.