Comments on: Harrah’s Tahoe Trip Report -Part 3

By: GS4

GS4 — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 23:34:04 +0000

I was in Tahoe in May. We drove up from the Bay Area. I’m not a highly rated gambler but get “comped” rooms, having to pay the resort fees there and most places I go (e.g., Vegas, etc.). I gamble even less on a Caesars card, but I got comped through the app for three mid-week nights. Resort fees were lower than Vegas. It was not busy. I was annoyed by the parking because they installed tickets and gates; last year was not controlled and free for all patrons.

By: GregM

GregM — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:06:42 +0000

One thing that stuck with me was something you said on one of your ACG videos a few years ago…”Do you want to be a big frog in a small pond, or a small frog in a big pond?”. I’ve always gone with the former. I only make it to Vegas about 3 times a year, but I like to hear “welcome back” when I show up. I get free room, food and FP. I play a mix of $ VP and slots.

By: George Bauslaugh

George Bauslaugh — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:05:53 +0000

But you all are forgetting the Bonus Tier Points, which can make tier accumulation much easier.

By: calwatch

calwatch — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 02:52:55 +0000

Caesars has always been the best at comping people free rooms. I played about $35,000 coin in at my local CET casino and now have free rooms available everyday in Vegas except at Caesars Palace, and weekday rooms at CP as well should I choose. Now, if I burn them and give zero play they will not give me free rooms anymore, but being a Diamond waives resort fees, gives line privileges, and generally makes life easier. I don’t necessarily use the resort amenities so I will follow Jean’s advice and take my play to downtown and off Strip casinos where it is less spiffy but also more homey.

By: queen of comps

queen of comps — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 21:27:53 +0000

I am going to have to not approve some comments. This is not the place for personal wrangling. I allow some “ranting” and “venting” – we all wish video poker conditions weren’t going downhill so fast!! 🙁 But we must all remember that none of us knows everything other players are doing. Some players ARE finding some good plays at all levels – and most of them aren’t into sharing that information. Everyone has their own goals. Some players have bigger bankrolls for the bigger plays. Some players are counting comps as part of their total EV and enjoying their discounted casino vacations. Many advantage players are leaving the casinos permanently – but some are happy to become more like recreational players but playing the best games they can find. This is not place to judge!!

By: CB Al

CB Al — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 20:15:30 +0000

I’ve been reading Kevin’s comments for several years so I have to assume that he knows more about the CZR Tier Credit program than he is letting on here. Specifically several times during the year they have a 5x Tier Credit multiplier. If one played only during these promotions they would only need to rack up 15,000 Tier Credits to get to the 75,000 Diamond Elite level (15,000 x 5 = 75,000). On another note, Jean, the Harrah’s and Horseshoe in Council Bluffs, Iowa, both still have the Laurel Lounges that serve both drinks and food.

By: Howard Stern

Howard Stern — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:55:04 +0000

Actually, the DJ in any of the three positions would haven given you three royals. Only the middle column is 2, 5, 2. This applies to any hold 4 cards situation.

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 17:41:29 +0000

Why do people obsess over the mathematics? Has anyone, ever, won or lost exactly what the mathematics say they should? Luck plays a big part in winning and losing. If a person is lucky enough to have won more than they’ve lost, they may never get to the long term losses.
Does anyone honestly know the algorithms and any other criteria in determining comps these days? Used to be ask and, if you had enough play, they would comp you. Now, who really knows the comp systems?
My host brings in a beer they don’t carry at the Aquarius for me to enjoy. I walk up to the bar and they give me one. The girls bring me one while I play. I choose to tip a buck a drink (beer or water), but I don’t have to. I’m one of the lucky ones that are ahead of the casinos and will never get to the long term losses. Ergo, free beer. If I ever start losing enough to endanger that profit, I’ll stop gambling before I give it all back.
Jean, you were the one that helped me with the slot clubs through your writing on the net. Others made me aware of strategy. I appreciate all you’ve done and still do. May the royals be with you and Brad.

By: queen of comps

queen of comps — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 00:35:05 +0000

Adding to my previous comment, here’s an interesting statistic for Kevin Lewis to analyze, sent to me from a smart VP player:

I guess Kevin Lewis would be correct if someone played video poker at Caesars properties for at least 151 days and never earned over 499 on any day. Then his statement “So, you must play $750,000 on VP to get there” would be accurate.

By: Correna Stidham

Correna Stidham — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:24:09 +0000

It was so good to “see” you – even if it was on video! I miss bumping into you and Brad in the casinos. Glad to hear you are taking care of yourself – you need that – being a caretaker is very draining. How wonderful to have a daughter and SIL who are happy to help : )