[Jimbo]

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Nice report.

I assume this:
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...on the craps tables, yes I am a -EV gambler, get over it.

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is how you get this...?
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The MGM always sends a Limo to meet me and the process is normally seemless. I walk to the baggage area, there is a greeter with a name placard, they take me downstairs to the limo and I'm at the hotel/casino in less than half an hour after I land.

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Do you get free rooms and stuff too? How much tomfoolery do I have to play to get stuff?

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Thanks, you are correct as to why I get the Limo. In reality more often than not you don't have to be an extremely high roller, you just need to ask. In my case my host offered the service so I accepted. As far as cost I always tip the Limo driver about same amount as a Taxi plus tip would cost me so the only difference is the comfort level and a cold bottle of water as I'm on my way to the hotel.

Yes I get free RFB (Room, Food, Beverage). At the MGM I stay in a Hollywood suite which is larger than I need but the water pressure in the shower is much higher than in their standard rooms. It may seem crazy but for me this is it's primary benefit. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

In order to qualify for table game comps you just need to do two things, present your card every time you begin a session and be betting at least green chips at most strip casinos. At the Bellagio you don't get much attention till you bet black chips. Next you can manage your rating if you want to work at it, although I can't say that I bother with this anymore myself. If you bet higher when the pit boss is taking his notes on your action and lower when he isn't your rating can be somewhat artificially inflated. My average bet on craps is around $300 but I give more than fours hours per day. Last weekend I gave them a little above $300 on my average total bet (not including odds) but I played for 11 hours or so. For a one night stay this now equals over a $1000 average bet for the normal fours hours of play expected.

I hope this answers your questions.

Jimbo