You bring up a good point. Another thing that I have done, although I have never utilized any of it, is to go around to the Casino websites on the net and sign their guest books. There is usually a link called Guest Book or a Slot Club section etc. By clicking there and signing up with your email address they WILL start to send you special offers. I get them all the time for Monte Carlo, Mandalay Bay, Hilton and others. Occasioinally I get them from MGM, Paris/Bally's and Venetian among others. I used to get them from Hard Rock also. They will offer special rates for certain weeks or events and will include e-coupons for meals or other things during your stay. Compare about $69 or $89 a night compared to a normal room rate of anywhere from about $80 to $150 for the same rooms... Some will offer book 2 nights and get a third free and so on.

Also, it was mentioned about the formulas for computing your comps. I don't bother with that either. It varies from game to game and all. Slots pay among the best because they represent the most profit for the casinos. Video Poker has a smaller house edge and can even have a favorable edge for players if played right. Therefore, VP play is comped at a lower rate. Further, Blackjack can even have a smaller edge for the house so they comp less on that. Roulette and other games offer higher house edges so they are computed higher for the player. Anyway, there are so many variables that I don't worry about it either. Main thing is simply show the house that you are giving them a chance at your money and they should be offering you something. All you need to do is ask and see where you are at. If nothing else, take advantage of the emails and other mail coupons that they send you and you will be somewhat ahead.