Comp (Complimentary)
Free perks given by casinos to players based on their betting volume and loyalty.
Comps are free amenities — meals, hotel rooms, show tickets, cashback — that casinos give to players based on their level of play. They're calculated based on your theoretical loss: how much the casino expects to win from you given your average bet, hours played, and the house edge of the games you play.
Comps are not "free money" — they're a return of a small percentage of your expected losses. A casino might return 20-40% of your theoretical loss in comps. So if you're expected to lose $500 over a trip, you might receive $100-$200 in comps.
To maximize comps, always use your player's card, and be aware that table games typically generate more comp value per hour than slots because of higher average bets.
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