Get The Most Out Of Your Favorite Casino Players Clubs

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Just about every business today has a loyalty club. Las Vegas casinos are no different except their loyalty clubs are often called players clubs. These loyalty clubs were born out of slot clubs which were originally designed to reward gamblers when they played slot machines.

Over the years, casino players clubs have evolved and the larger casino operators treat them more like loyalty clubs that you see with most other businesses. Players clubs from operators like Caesars, MGM, Wynn and others will reward spending on anything from gambling to meals, spa treatments and more.

In addition to earning rewards for your loyalty, some players clubs will offer discounts at retail and dining outlets just for having a card. The higher you rank in the players club tier system, the larger the discount offered.

Basic casino players club benefits are good but you can make them better. Who doesn’t want more and better rewards? Here are three tips to get the most out of Las Vegas players clubs.

1. Always Use Your Players Club Card
Signing up for a players club card is free so there’s really no reason not to have one. Using the players club card sounds obvious but it’s easily forgotten. If you don’t use your players club card you won’t receive any of the benefits that come along with it. Most of the casino players clubs on the Vegas Strip will reward you for any and all spending while some older casinos will only reward you for money spent gambling. Check the rules of your casino players club since the benefits change regularly. If you misplace or forget your players club card just visit club desk in the casino with your ID and they’ll print a new card.

2. Make Sure You’re Being Tracked Correctly When You Gamble
When you play a machine game make sure your card is inserted correctly. Sometimes the card validator doesn’t read the card and you won’t receive any credit for your money spent. This happens more than you might expect.

Once your card is accepted into a video poker, slot or other machine game, your spending is usually accurately tracked. However, table games like blackjack, craps and roulette aren’t so accurately tracked. The human eye can only estimate how much you’re wagering. Check with the pit boss after your session if you’re concerned about being tracked correctly. This comes in handy if you change the amount of your wager every now and again.

3. Make Sure You Know The Rules
The best way to get the most out of your players club is to know how they operate. All players clubs reward spending differently. This chart from MGM Resorts’ M Life players club does a good job showing the differences in some of the bigger players clubs on the Vegas Strip.

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Using this chart you can see that playing through $100 in a slot machine is different with each players club. This chart only includes gambling but almost all spending is treated differently by each players club. Learn where you can get the most bang for your buck. Your money may go further with a different casino players club than you’d expect.

These are just some basic tips to help get the most out of your favorite casino players club. The Vegas Message Board Comps forum is a great resource if you’re looking for more in-depth news and information.