For this answer, we turned to the inimitable Max Rubin, author of Comp City -- A Guide To Free Casino Vacations. Here's what Max has to say.
This question harkens back to the days of old when comps were liberally slathered to every gambler with green chips and bosses weren't treated like children incapable of making a $25 decision.
Today, however, the casinos aren't at all inclined to give a room discount to anyone without a rating card, though you can still score meals in some casinos. But even that's getting tough, because most of the megajoints rely on "the system."
There's no upside -- none, zero, zilch, nada -- for a floor supervisor to recommend someone for some free eats who isn't in that system. The reason: The boss will get this nasty piece of paper sent down by the accounting snots that's called a "Comp Exception Report," in which the hapless supervisor has to explain to his supervisor why he actually tried to do the right thing and feed you.
Your best bet is to go ahead and get the club card. Even if it's your first play and the play won't be logged for a few hours by a pit clerk, the supervisor will feel comfortable issuing you a food ducat, knowing that he's not going to be taken to task for taking care of you.
If you're really hungry and don't want to spend any money, stroll into any of the high-end baccarat pits. Just pick up a plate, fill it up, act like you belong, and the food is on the house.
