I’ve been going to a local casino a lot more often lately. I had a host come up to me and introduce himself. He offered me a free room instead of driving back home 2 hours away. I took him up on that offer. He gave me all his information so I can book a future trip with him. It was a nice surprise
Yes! I got a shout out!! That trick Dave mentioned from me has worked several times for friends. They don’t play enough yet to get the comps but they are building a relationship and every trip they check in with the host and find out how close they are and what they need to get better perks. Also one huge perk is you get invited to invitational slot, blackjack, and poker tournaments. They usually are free and have real good prizes!
@@Gailesch that’s great! Those aren’t easy! Last month I did a winner take all for $50k and got second place. That got me $0. Womp Womp Womp. I find the winners are determined in the last 30 seconds. Save your energy for when those symbols pop up on the screen. You can’t miss any AND you have to get lucky and pick the right ones! Good luck!!
i had a host contact me several years ago. it was kind of a wake-up call to tell me maybe i was gambling above my means. sure enough i realized my bank account, and credit cards were drained as well as my 401k. i realized i had a problem and quicky backed off util i don't go any more. i don't know how much worse things might have gotten if not for that host calling. just a different perspective but great info from you guys as always.
My father had a host years ago when we gambled in Atlantic City. My father woild get a lot of free hotel rooms, free show tickets and free food. It was great. He was a 25.00 player on craps.
thats a good host right there, sees a problem and says something, I dont think any of the hosts i have ever dealt with or know of would do this. I hope you are doing better now.
the things people miss about this topic. it’s silly to gamble IN ORDER TO get comps. but, if you’re gambling anyway at a certain level your SHOULD be getting comps. if you gamble $10k over a trip and not getting SOMETHING then you’re just leaving $ on the table.
Absolutely blows my mind to hear people gamble thousands of dollars over the course of a couple of days. Definitely a rich man's game. I can maybe justify risking a few hundred here and there, but when I hear about people losing in one weekend what I make in a year like it's a typical trip for them makes my head hurt.
Great video. I have been contacted by hosts, casino marketing reps, etc. What my experience has been is that i can do the same thing online regarding booking things and have never been offered more "free play" which is my preferred benefit. Honestly i would rather not have one because i feel people would feel obligated to spend more than they normally would to impress or satisfy a host.
A better analogy for a casino host is a stripper or a fichera: they will be nice to you and offer you things as long as the money keeps flowing. Your "friendly" host will have no time for you if job loss, divorce, other life event, or just a decision to gamble less results in you spending less. Never feel pressured to gamble more or at all. Do not feel guilty because your host is telling you that you are not playing enough for the level of "gifts" that you are receiving. The host is not your friend. The value of the stuff the casino "gives" you is nowhere near what you are losing.
My Executive Casino Host at Circa Las Vegas was too busy for me. Giving me one word responses through text. My other host at Golden Nugget Las Vegas treat us very good, always giving us complimentary rooms and events. I guess my family and I won't be spending time at Circa.
I had the same experience in Laughlin. My host at Riverside pretty much ignored me all the time. Met her once & spoke to her 3x in 1 year. I am now a faithful customer of Golden Nugget Laughlin. My host is fantastic! Calls me every month. Books adjoining rooms when my family goes with me. In addition, I expressed interest in Vegas so, he introduced me to GN Vegas host. I've gone twice this year (2024) and he is great as well. Airport transportation, comps, ect.
Hi Dave 😎 my mom and I are not high rollers but we go about once a month to Delta Downs and 2 months ago right before a slot tournament my mom suddenly heard from a Host! We got to the casino and she found us, introduced herself, invited us to an area where she had cupcakes and cookies for her “people” and that was that. Well….a few weeks later it was Saturday morning and my mom and I impulsively decided to go to Delta but alas it was too late to get a comped room. We emailed her host and boom! Not even 30 minutes later she replied with a room reservation for a comped night!! And my host, he always finds me and wishes me luck, and he says if there’s anything I can do for you let me know. Well i finally did ask for $20 food comps and I felt a bit guilty for asking, but he said sure, and my mom and I ate for free with my host and stayed for free with her host! Yay Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana!! 🎉🎉🎉 (now let’s work on a smoke free area please 😉)
We have an executive host at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, Ms. She always upgrades us to Executive Suites and gets us free meals. I know that's her job, but we do tip her as well!
Great video on getting a host. Actually at Foxwoods they came to me while i was on a machine and that's how I got a host. I was coming there on 1 of my birthdays with a group of people. He made all my hotel reservations so we were all on the same floor,my birthday dinner reservation. Included 2 bottles of wine and birthday dessert. All on them. So you are right. If u qualify to them, they cld give you the moon! 😅
I have an assigned host at Circa and South Point but I just use the offers from the casinos promotions offers which has nothing to do with the host. If i use the resort and or food and beverage credits I will ask for comps from my host. Or if theres a balance of charges to my room Ill let the host take care of it.
I have had 2 different hosts both retired. The last one retired end of June. She told me I would be hearing from my new one. Have not heard anything so called the casino I frequent and got in touch with player development . They told me the name of my new host and said she will contact me. It will be interesting to see how long this takes. My past host was able to get me free late checkout, dinner reservations with a food beverage comp. It is always good to have a go to contact person if you have requests or wuestions
i played quite a bit over a three month span. i wasn't even considering a host during this time. then, out of the blue, a host of the casino walked up to me while i was playing, introduced herself and asked me if i was planning to eat that evening. she credited me $300 for food, comped a room, and gave me $300 in freeplay. she's been absolutely wonderful and this has encouraged me to return.
@kr0nz~ yes they are giving you advance money that you will pay for eventually. Once you deposited 100k I’m sure those rooms and free play will not compare to how much you end up donating back to them. Lmao ~ I’ve watched people loose 6, million dollars I’m sure all those nights of gambling and free food were less than 20k so that person paid 6, million ~ how could they pay for the building maintenance? People are just dumb.
@@anthonymartinez4307 according to google: "About 85% of U.S. adults have gambled at least once in their lives, with 60% having gambled within the past year." so you're calling 85%/60% of americans dumb, good for you.
@kr0nz our host, called me at home! Made an offer we couldn't refuse, and the relationship bond was like magic! Our host is now an actual "friend" away from the casino as well. We don't "need" a host, but it's extremely nice we have one! Our only expense is the gas it takes to drive 4 hrs to the resort. All meals for us and whomever we invite are charged to our room.
Forget the host. That person is there to get you to spend money. They are not your friend, even though they act like they are. Anything your host can get you, you can get yourself just by calling up and asking. Sure, the person on the line may be a host, but you are not obligated to her. Just ask at the front desk or call when you want something.
The host can do things like clear your bill and not touch your comps, they can also get rooms not open to the public or even reservations staff to book and access rooms, tickets. or reservations when listed as sold out. However 95% of the things a host can do , you can do yourself.
I have a host at my local casino. He doesn’t do sh** for me. He’s asked that I book all visits through him. Before I was assigned a host I was getting parlor suites comped. Now? The trashiest rooms on the seventh floor. Hosts are overrated.
The whole comp free play thing is really confusing and I just play and enjoy what comps I receive. I try to win free play at casino promotions, bingo, is a good one. Thank you
Over on gamble the globe channel that was my thing, so that people could find the particular machine in the casino. More on if you wanted to play the exact machine you are able to find it.
For people considering getting to that level of getting one I would say don't. It's like 3% cash back on a credit card the more you spend them 'more you get back' I'm talking to average players. High roller might as well get them perks it's like a low roller playing with a players club get that $5 or $10 free play 😂.
@@GambleSmart Been sub for a while just an another acct great info and making it fun . I can proudly say the casino would go broke with me I go about twice a week $100 budget for the last year or so and never leave without money my worst has been $20 the best $350 and other days everything in-between. I can say I couldn't done it without all your info. BTW oops forgot to sub 😄 just did.
@@jorgem5253 great method of play and watching that budget , keep it up and keep taking from them! thanks for the subscription we will keep bringing you great stuff!
Wow great topic a real eye-opener is it really worth it to spend that much money and have a "host" tell you you have a free buffet and a free room or free tickets to a show?? Maybe we should really think about this. Basically we're going to assign a host to you so you feel important while you spend thousands of dollars.
Unless you are a big player my experience is that for the general player a host can and will do mouthing extra for you. They look at your amount of play and give you what you get, nothing extra. No more or less than any other employee in charge of reservations. Back in the good ole days of Vegas 1970- 1985+- the host at check out would assist in comping food, beverages and some other items based on play no problem. Today you’re lucky if anything is comped, as a customer we are treated more as a bother than a paying customer. And this is just one reason I don’t go anymore.
I do not think of myself as a big player, $1 rated, i play a little $5 2 credit with of daily budget of $500 , i have gotten a host 2 times, when a few good wins have happened. A host is not the end all be all , but they can make things happen, like tickets to a sold out show the like. I do agree when it was up to the pit bosses it was a alot better.
I had a casino host walk up to me and introduce himself. I was in the middle of a bonus of huff and puff. I question him like. . am i in trouble? He said no. He said if i need anything of booking a trip cruise n etc just give a call or email. I got confused because thats the first time a host walk up to me.
Thank you. A host called emailed me after my last trip in June. She booked my stay in September. Told her I wanted a room with a strip view, close to the elevator. We shall see. I have not been able to get it booking on my own.
Hi Dave. Always love you and Marc’s “Gamble Smart”channel. I have questions regarding host. Speaking of host, my host is rude, reasons why I am saying that is every time when I tried to book my reservations, she always wanted to get off the phone while I am asking her questions in terms of Free plays, etc. she one time rushing me to get off the phone before I finished talking. One time she even hung up on me and when I texted her back and told her how rude she was. Her response was, she got a call. Now this is with Caesar entertainment. How do I ask and request to change my host? I spoke with other host and seems like other hosts didn’t want to step her toes and nor didn’t want to give me guidance. I feel like it shouldn’t be this way, I spent $$ and my wife/I loss money every trip which ever Caesar properties we stayed although I played old slot. Just didn’t have any better luck yet but hopefully, one day. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated it.
Thank you for going over the topic today with my rude host situation. Greatly appreciate you! The information you guys provided are very helpful and gamble smarts as always. ❤️
Years ago at Wynn LV, my husband got a free night and tickets to the show Le Reve from our host. We didn't gamble much that visit (we lived in LV) and they brought our comp balance to a negative. My husband managed to get the comps back but it was a lesson learned!
@@CAOskate1Not out of pocket but with our comp dollars. They debited our account for the comparable amount, which was a little more than we had. We did get all our comps back.
Is there an advantage to link my players card with my wife’s. We both have 30000 point. Will they add the points together so we have 60000 points and can advance to the next tier. We’re at Boyd properties and next tier is 50000 points an lot More perks. Thanks love the channel ❤❤❤
These idiots don’t realize that they are being fish hooked. Let’s say you spend two weeks and got free rooms and free food for a total of 10k but you blew 250k or in some cases millions. The reality is you paid millions for those two weeks while they pretend to love you lmao 😂 who do you think is paying for those fresh flowers and cleaning ladies? That’s all you for depositing money to them. Who pays for the 100 million dollar maintenance? All the naïve visitors lmao 😂 do these people think these places were built on payouts? Please come again and deposit more money…..
I used to play enough to get a host. The problem is life changes ended up changing that lol. 1 other tip I can bring up. There are some things that you absolutely don’t need a host for. Let’s say you play outside of Vegas, but you want to stay at a hotel during a Vegas trip. Cesar’s is a good example. You can actually go online and see deals on where you want to stay. I did that and got a full week of stay for only resort fee. (I didn’t have status to qualify for free yet.) Also, slots look at coin in, and coin out, plus hand pays. You could “cheat” with slot play, while tables need to be hot and heavy. Sometimes a pit boss could rate you higher than you actually play if you’re on a slow table or tip the dealers well.
I have a question that’s off topic. Free play is what I most want and then free food and possibly a free room. I saw anther channel talking about how to earn points/free play. That channel explained it like if you $500 bank roll and you do $20 spins and lose it all and then compared if you have a $500 bank roll and did say $5 spins and still lost your $500 what matters is how long you played!! Yet you lost your bankroll in both scenarios. So it seems that low rolling and making staying longer is what matters. So doesn’t this discourage higher betting? If so, they want you there longer and not give you a chance for a big win and lose than to bet bigger and give you a better chance at winning something big! That seems a little sneaky to me. lol I wish it were based on your bankroll period. Also, I have a team not a host. I was told because I bet bigger. lol but in the end I’m not staying that long. It’s confusing.
I used his video on comp grinding. Used the ballys machine plus two days of no. Stop play. Granted I did well so had some luck but bankroll of 2600 for two days and coined in 18819. Two weeks later I got an email from a junior host asking me to contact them when I come back.
@@GambleSmart I can’t not thank you both enough for all the help . It’s amazing to go to Vegas and come home excited about the trip and not kicking myself for going
COMPED MANY TIMES AT SENECA NIAGARA CASINO & HOTELS. YA GET COMPS FROM CARDS OR SLOTS. NOT GETTING COMPS FOR JUST DINNER AND LEAVING. ITS A BUSINESS AND YOUR THERE TO GAMBLE NO BRAINER.
I can say that a significant slot win doesn’t get you a host. I stopped in an Oklahoma casino two years ago and won a $100,000+ Super Grand Progressive. Unlike the “buddies in Vegas win big” Hollywood movies, three months after the Oklahoma win I received a card with an offer of 5$ in free play. I also discovered at Tax Time Oklahoma taxes include your federally adjusted gross income plus the big win for tax purposes. I live in Ohio. Ouch. Ask your favorite accountant on the effect at tax time.
it’s not about whether you or lose or how much. they want TIME. even you play $1000/hand bj for one hour a day is not as valuable to them as someone who plays $50/hand but goes for 5-6 hours a day and plays multiple days/yr.
I have had that happen a few times at Caesars property, but never at a MGM one. I actually had my host come to me at a Rio stay, suggesting I take a break. She gave me show tickets and a steak house comp...(I had been playing non-stop for about 14 hours on a solo trip once, and was only down a small amount)
@@44Mag That sounds like a good experience. Mine strongly urges when and where I should go to do more play. She's nice enough and doing her job but I don't want to chit chat when playing. And it was at a Caesar property, how did you know lol .
I walked into Sahara for the first time and the host came looking for me, I wonder how they searched for me since it was my 1st time there. I play at other casinos not affiliated so it was crazy to me that she came searching for me. I had just walked in also.
So what if myself or my adult children are gambling at an off-strip casino (i.e., Durango, Red Rock, Rio, etc.) and we do manage to meet their minimum host requirements with either our winnings or overall play amounts, would they be able to get us rooms or freebies at either the MGM or the Caesar's properties, or only within their hotel chain?
Think about it. Seriously. Why would a host from Company A want to help you do business with Company B instead? Company A wants to keep you as a customer, not lose you to Company B. Duh.
One question that isn't exactly clear. Let's pretend you were going to gamble $10,000 in a day. Does it makes more sense to gamble at one MGM property versus, say, gambling $2000 at five different MGM properties (Luxor, Excalibur, MGM Grand, Park MGM, etc)? I assumed MGM wouldn't care as long as you're at their properties, but it sounds like you might get more attention if you were at a single property?
If you visit you lost money from the plane ticket to the taxi or bus or Uber ~ then food and drinks are way overpriced ~ if you gamble and just deposit money ~ what is the gain? People don’t realize that if they visit they are now working for the casino. Let us tell you how to spend our money in our town lmao ~ continue giving your hard earned money to these casinos lmao 😂
@@anthonymartinez4307 Are you replying to the wrong comment? What you're posting doesn't anything to do with the question I asked. If you don't like gambling, that's fine. Like with many things it can be done in excess and be done dangerously. No debate there.
it does help that it is all the same company (mgm) but it is better to play at your fav or the group and do the most play and get the host at that location
If you did all at one property like ParkMGM or Excalibur over MGMgrand or Aria, the 10K is looked at as higher. MGMgrand, Aria, Bellagio are the higher tier properties, However, keeping it within the same umbrella MGM is much better than playing at an MGM then caesars then venitian then wynn. As all the money is in the same company. Personally this is how i play, i am not casino loyal, but i do like to stay within the brand.
We have an amazing host at the resort we go to! OMGOSH... she's absolutely the BEST! We get (currently) $700. In slot play, each trip that renewes every two weeks. A VIP Suite (apartment) and extra rooms for our guests we sometimes bring. We get $150. retail credits each, plus $450. extra each. We get amazing services. We eat as much as we want anytime and anywhere we want and includes our guests! All comped! We do spend roughly $5k-$6k every time we go. We do reward our host. Usually $200. per trip. Not because we have to but because we want to. She's a sweetheart and a friend! It's what keeps us going back every month or two. And, we get 2 concert tickets each for big-name entertainment! (We don't always accept them, but can if we want.) Its clean, sanitized, not smokey and is two casinos connected! Its tribal with class 3 machines too! We are happy and smart gamblers who understand the system and treat our host as family.
@GambleSmart we tip a lot! We even tip the bathroom attendants, room attendant, bellhop, and waitresses and have tipped security on occasion. We let them know they're appreciated! Because they are! Usually $20. ea.
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I’ve been going to a local casino a lot more often lately. I had a host come up to me and introduce himself. He offered me a free room instead of driving back home 2 hours away. I took him up on that offer. He gave me all his information so I can book a future trip with him. It was a nice surprise
With my limit of playing, I would be lucky if a casino would even offer me a hostess cake. 🤪👍. Thanks for the video.
Yes! I got a shout out!! That trick Dave mentioned from me has worked several times for friends. They don’t play enough yet to get the comps but they are building a relationship and every trip they check in with the host and find out how close they are and what they need to get better perks.
Also one huge perk is you get invited to invitational slot, blackjack, and poker tournaments. They usually are free and have real good prizes!
@@georgeisawesome i give credit where credit is due, if i remember to :)
@georgeisawesome we have an invitational slot tournament this coming Saturday! Last time, my hubby got $2500. in free slot play! He really racked up!
@@Gailesch that’s great! Those aren’t easy! Last month I did a winner take all for $50k and got second place. That got me $0. Womp Womp Womp.
I find the winners are determined in the last 30 seconds. Save your energy for when those symbols pop up on the screen. You can’t miss any AND you have to get lucky and pick the right ones! Good luck!!
i had a host contact me several years ago. it was kind of a wake-up call to tell me maybe i was gambling above my means. sure enough i realized my bank account, and credit cards were drained as well as my 401k. i realized i had a problem and quicky backed off util i don't go any more. i don't know how much worse things might have gotten if not for that host calling. just a different perspective but great info from you guys as always.
My father had a host years ago when we gambled in Atlantic City. My father woild get a lot of free hotel rooms, free show tickets and free food. It was great. He was a 25.00 player on craps.
Congrats on realizing you were contributing to such an evil addiction
That is a powerful perspective. Good thing you reflected and corrected. Thanks for sharing.
thats a good host right there, sees a problem and says something, I dont think any of the hosts i have ever dealt with or know of would do this. I hope you are doing better now.
@@GambleSmartI don't think the host told him...it was the call that made him realize he is spending a lot to get a host calling him.
Last time I showed up to the Flamingo from Canada they offered me a host at check in. I didn't know what a host was..lol
Good Morning Dave. Don't play enough for a host but it's still interesting.
good morning Rosemary!!
Thank you Dave for another great subject. Keep up the good work and keeping it real. Aloha! 😊🤙💜
glad you enjoyed ! Mahalo!
the things people miss about this topic. it’s silly to gamble IN ORDER TO get comps. but, if you’re gambling anyway at a certain level your SHOULD be getting comps. if you gamble $10k over a trip and not getting SOMETHING then you’re just leaving $ on the table.
THATS THE WAY CASINOS DO IT.
well said!!
Absolutely blows my mind to hear people gamble thousands of dollars over the course of a couple of days. Definitely a rich man's game. I can maybe justify risking a few hundred here and there, but when I hear about people losing in one weekend what I make in a year like it's a typical trip for them makes my head hurt.
Great video Great information thanks
Great video. I have been contacted by hosts, casino marketing reps, etc. What my experience has been is that i can do the same thing online regarding booking things and have never been offered more "free play" which is my preferred benefit.
Honestly i would rather not have one because i feel people would feel obligated to spend more than they normally would to impress or satisfy a host.
A better analogy for a casino host is a stripper or a fichera: they will be nice to you and offer you things as long as the money keeps flowing. Your "friendly" host will have no time for you if job loss, divorce, other life event, or just a decision to gamble less results in you spending less.
Never feel pressured to gamble more or at all. Do not feel guilty because your host is telling you that you are not playing enough for the level of "gifts" that you are receiving. The host is not your friend. The value of the stuff the casino "gives" you is nowhere near what you are losing.
this is a great analogy and you are correct they are not your friend , they are your employee at best and an enabler at worst.
My Executive Casino Host at Circa Las Vegas was too busy for me. Giving me one word responses through text. My other host at Golden Nugget Las Vegas treat us very good, always giving us complimentary rooms and events. I guess my family and I won't be spending time at Circa.
I had the same experience in Laughlin. My host at Riverside pretty much ignored me all the time. Met her once & spoke to her 3x in 1 year. I am now a faithful customer of Golden Nugget Laughlin. My host is fantastic! Calls me every month. Books adjoining rooms when my family goes with me.
In addition, I expressed interest in Vegas so, he introduced me to GN Vegas host. I've gone twice this year (2024) and he is great as well. Airport transportation, comps, ect.
That is awesome.....
Gotta love Golden Nugget!
Congratulations gamble smart🎉 good luck 😊
Thank you! You too!
Hi Dave 😎 my mom and I are not high rollers but we go about once a month to Delta Downs and 2 months ago right before a slot tournament my mom suddenly heard from a Host! We got to the casino and she found us, introduced herself, invited us to an area where she had cupcakes and cookies for her “people” and that was that. Well….a few weeks later it was Saturday morning and my mom and I impulsively decided to go to Delta but alas it was too late to get a comped room. We emailed her host and boom! Not even 30 minutes later she replied with a room reservation for a comped night!! And my host, he always finds me and wishes me luck, and he says if there’s anything I can do for you let me know. Well i finally did ask for $20 food comps and I felt a bit guilty for asking, but he said sure, and my mom and I ate for free with my host and stayed for free with her host! Yay Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana!! 🎉🎉🎉 (now let’s work on a smoke free area please 😉)
thats great, just remember, when the host goes away, that its ok.
We have an executive host at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, Ms. She always upgrades us to Executive Suites and gets us free meals. I know that's her job, but we do tip her as well!
Great video on getting a host. Actually at Foxwoods they came to me while i was on a machine and that's how I got a host.
I was coming there on 1 of my birthdays with a group of people. He made all my hotel reservations so we were all on the same floor,my birthday dinner reservation. Included 2 bottles of wine and birthday dessert. All on them.
So you are right. If u qualify to them, they cld give you the moon! 😅
I have an assigned host at Circa and South Point but I just use the offers from the casinos promotions offers which has nothing to do with the host. If i use the resort and or food and beverage credits I will ask for comps from my host. Or if theres a balance of charges to my room Ill let the host take care of it.
This info was very informative for me, as I knew little to nothing about hosts before watching this. Thanks.
happy it helped and thanks for watching!
Your the man Dave
thanks moxie!!
Well done! Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Dave great video. !
Boyd’s hosts are pretty good per my experience
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I have had 2 different hosts both retired. The last one retired end of June. She told me I would be hearing from my new one. Have not heard anything so called the casino I frequent and got in touch with player development . They told me the name of my new host and said she will contact me. It will be interesting to see how long this takes. My past host was able to get me free late checkout, dinner reservations with a food beverage comp. It is always good to have a go to contact person if you have requests or wuestions
i played quite a bit over a three month span. i wasn't even considering a host during this time. then, out of the blue, a host of the casino walked up to me while i was playing, introduced herself and asked me if i was planning to eat that evening. she credited me $300 for food, comped a room, and gave me $300 in freeplay. she's been absolutely wonderful and this has encouraged me to return.
@kr0nz~ yes they are giving you advance money that you will pay for eventually. Once you deposited 100k I’m sure those rooms and free play will not compare to how much you end up donating back to them. Lmao ~ I’ve watched people loose 6, million dollars I’m sure all those nights of gambling and free food were less than 20k so that person paid 6, million ~ how could they pay for the building maintenance? People are just dumb.
@@anthonymartinez4307 according to google: "About 85% of U.S. adults have gambled at least once in their lives, with 60% having gambled within the past year."
so you're calling 85%/60% of americans dumb, good for you.
@@anthonymartinez4307 Sure you did
@kr0nz our host, called me at home! Made an offer we couldn't refuse, and the relationship bond was like magic! Our host is now an actual "friend" away from the casino as well. We don't "need" a host, but it's extremely nice we have one! Our only expense is the gas it takes to drive 4 hrs to the resort. All meals for us and whomever we invite are charged to our room.
@@anthonymartinez4307 please don't be rude.
I gotta start using my players card!
Always use your players card!
@@davidmendes1361make your player's card as important as the money you put in!!!!!
Forget the host. That person is there to get you to spend money. They are not your friend, even though they act like they are.
Anything your host can get you, you can get yourself just by calling up and asking. Sure, the person on the line may be a host, but you are not obligated to her.
Just ask at the front desk or call when you want something.
The host can do things like clear your bill and not touch your comps, they can also get rooms not open to the public or even reservations staff to book and access rooms, tickets. or reservations when listed as sold out. However 95% of the things a host can do , you can do yourself.
I love my host at Bellagio
Take over slots of fun!!
Only thing I ask my host for is to clear out the room charges. I’m definitely not one who asks for all the crazy things Ive heard people do.
i want the same, and once in a while to get me a room on a booked out night so i dont have to change my plans.
I have a host at my local casino. He doesn’t do sh** for me. He’s asked that I book all visits through him. Before I was assigned a host I was getting parlor suites comped. Now? The trashiest rooms on the seventh floor. Hosts are overrated.
check out this video where i talk about changing hosts. ruclips.net/video/SM5mhC9TLTo/видео.html
@@debicameron9130 dump him. Request another and explain why to his boss!
I’m happy if I get free rooms & free food lol, no need for a host but to each their own & I enjoyed your video
The whole comp free play thing is really confusing and I just play and enjoy what comps I receive. I try to win free play at casino promotions, bingo, is a good one. Thank you
that is the best way to do it!
Dave, in the past when you started a video you would show the serial number of the slot you were about to play. I've always wondered why.
Over on gamble the globe channel that was my thing, so that people could find the particular machine in the casino. More on if you wanted to play the exact machine you are able to find it.
@@GambleSmart Cool. I catch all your vids by the way
At my local they do mostly nothing, fail to send it emails, and don't know anything about events going on.
i am familiar with that from a host, the ones who don't care, or don't have time for you.
For people considering getting to that level of getting one I would say don't. It's like 3% cash back on a credit card the more you spend them 'more you get back' I'm talking to average players. High roller might as well get them perks it's like a low roller playing with a players club get that $5 or $10 free play 😂.
good analogy on the credit card cash back! thanks for watching and commenting!
@@GambleSmart Been sub for a while just an another acct great info and making it fun . I can proudly say the casino would go broke with me I go about twice a week $100 budget for the last year or so and never leave without money my worst has been $20 the best $350 and other days everything in-between. I can say I couldn't done it without all your info. BTW oops forgot to sub 😄 just did.
@@jorgem5253 great method of play and watching that budget , keep
it up and keep taking from them! thanks for the subscription we will keep bringing you great stuff!
Wow great topic a real eye-opener is it really worth it to spend that much money and have a "host" tell you you have a free buffet and a free room or free tickets to a show?? Maybe we should really think about this. Basically we're going to assign a host to you so you feel important while you spend thousands of dollars.
you got that right, its nice to have but also over rated and can be pressuring.
Unless you are a big player my experience is that for the general player a host can and will do mouthing extra for you. They look at your amount of play and give you what you get, nothing extra. No more or less than any other employee in charge of reservations. Back in the good ole days of Vegas 1970- 1985+- the host at check out would assist in comping food, beverages and some other items based on play no problem. Today you’re lucky if anything is comped, as a customer we are treated more as a bother than a paying customer. And this is just one reason I don’t go anymore.
I do not think of myself as a big player, $1 rated, i play a little $5 2 credit with of daily budget of $500 , i have gotten a host 2 times, when a few good wins have happened. A host is not the end all be all , but they can make things happen, like tickets to a sold out show the like. I do agree when it was up to the pit bosses it was a alot better.
I had a casino host walk up to me and introduce himself. I was in the middle of a bonus of huff and puff. I question him like. . am i in trouble? He said no. He said if i need anything of booking a trip cruise n etc just give a call or email. I got confused because thats the first time a host walk up to me.
Thank you. A host called emailed me after my last trip in June. She booked my stay in September. Told her I wanted a room with a strip view, close to the elevator. We shall see. I have not been able to get it booking on my own.
they want to come through for you to keep you happy. But don;t think you owe them more play.
That background is scrambling my brain
Hi Dave. Always love you and Marc’s “Gamble Smart”channel. I have questions regarding host. Speaking of host, my host is rude, reasons why I am saying that is every time when I tried to book my reservations, she always wanted to get off the phone while I am asking her questions in terms of Free plays, etc. she one time rushing me to get off the phone before I finished talking. One time she even hung up on me and when I texted her back and told her how rude she was. Her response was, she got a call. Now this is with Caesar entertainment. How do I ask and request to change my host? I spoke with other host and seems like other hosts didn’t want to step her toes and nor didn’t want to give me guidance. I feel like it shouldn’t be this way, I spent $$ and my wife/I loss money every trip which ever Caesar properties we stayed although I played old slot. Just didn’t have any better luck yet but hopefully, one day. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated it.
Answered this in our weekly Q&A , hope it helps: ruclips.net/video/SM5mhC9TLTo/видео.html
Thank you for going over the topic today with my rude host situation. Greatly appreciate you! The information you guys provided are very helpful and gamble smarts as always. ❤️
You can’t have casino host unless meet tier point to qualify
Years ago at Wynn LV, my husband got a free night and tickets to the show Le Reve from our host. We didn't gamble much that visit (we lived in LV) and they brought our comp balance to a negative. My husband managed to get the comps back but it was a lesson learned!
So the casino gave you a comp hotel stay and tickets to a show and then said you had to pay for them?
@@CAOskate1Not out of pocket but with our comp dollars. They debited our account for the comparable amount, which was a little more than we had. We did get all our comps back.
@vickifeeback168 thanks for the info, never heard of that before
@@CAOskate1 We hadn't either. That's why it was a surprise to find a negative balance in our comp account. We stopped gambling there shortly after.
@@vickifeeback168 sounds like a shady casino. Which one was it?
Is there an advantage to link my players card with my wife’s. We both have 30000 point. Will they add the points together so we have 60000 points and can advance to the next tier. We’re at Boyd properties and next tier is 50000 points an lot More perks. Thanks love the channel ❤❤❤
answered this in our weekly Q&A that was published today. ruclips.net/video/SM5mhC9TLTo/видео.html
Host chase for me i don't look for them. I don't even have time to have dinner with them. So thanks for your video
in our 18 yrs never had a host interfere with activities we do get heart comps our budget is $3k for the stay boozo
My wife got a host! ME!!!!!! 😂
hopefully you get the benefits as well.
I hit a big jackpot and a lady came up and said she was my host. Never saw or heard from her again.
Usually they give you their card and ask you to contact them if you need anything. They don't typically reach out to you directly.
@@GambleSmart No card. She just took my name and left.
Their job is to groom you into playing bigger and more often.
These idiots don’t realize that they are being fish hooked. Let’s say you spend two weeks and got free rooms and free food for a total of 10k but you blew 250k or in some cases millions. The reality is you paid millions for those two weeks while they pretend to love you lmao 😂 who do you think is paying for those fresh flowers and cleaning ladies? That’s all you for depositing money to them. Who pays for the 100 million dollar maintenance? All the naïve visitors lmao 😂 do these people think these places were built on payouts? Please come again and deposit more money…..
very true, through positive affirmation and the idea you don’t want to disappoint.
I used to play enough to get a host. The problem is life changes ended up changing that lol.
1 other tip I can bring up. There are some things that you absolutely don’t need a host for. Let’s say you play outside of Vegas, but you want to stay at a hotel during a Vegas trip. Cesar’s is a good example. You can actually go online and see deals on where you want to stay. I did that and got a full week of stay for only resort fee. (I didn’t have status to qualify for free yet.)
Also, slots look at coin in, and coin out, plus hand pays. You could “cheat” with slot play, while tables need to be hot and heavy. Sometimes a pit boss could rate you higher than you actually play if you’re on a slow table or tip the dealers well.
some great tips there! that’s for watching !
I have a question that’s off topic. Free play is what I most want and then free food and possibly a free room. I saw anther channel talking about how to earn points/free play. That channel explained it like if you $500 bank roll and you do $20 spins and lose it all and then compared if you have a $500 bank roll and did say $5 spins and still lost your $500 what matters is how long you played!! Yet you lost your bankroll in both scenarios. So it seems that low rolling and making staying longer is what matters. So doesn’t this discourage higher betting? If so, they want you there longer and not give you a chance for a big win and lose than to bet bigger and give you a better chance at winning something big! That seems a little sneaky to me. lol I wish it were based on your bankroll period. Also, I have a team not a host. I was told because I bet bigger. lol but in the end I’m not staying that long. It’s confusing.
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I used his video on comp grinding. Used the ballys machine plus two days of no. Stop play. Granted I did well so had some luck but bankroll of 2600 for two days and coined in 18819. Two weeks later I got an email from a junior host asking me to contact them when I come back.
thats awesome! sounds alot like my video over on Gamble the Globe :)
@@GambleSmart I can’t not thank you both enough for all the help . It’s amazing to go to Vegas and come home excited about the trip and not kicking myself for going
Is the host on the campus or online?
they would usually be on property.
Crap shooter here: Just go to the table and ask to be rated.
Are hosts getting tips from the player as well?
No, and you shouldn't feel the need to tip them.
@@GambleSmart thank you
COMPED MANY TIMES AT SENECA NIAGARA CASINO & HOTELS. YA GET COMPS FROM CARDS OR SLOTS. NOT GETTING COMPS FOR JUST DINNER AND LEAVING. ITS A BUSINESS AND YOUR THERE TO GAMBLE NO BRAINER.
true true, need to have play, but spend adds in just not as good as play.
Are you able to "fire" a host as Mr. Hand Pay did with one of his hosts?
You don't have to stay with a host. You can easily ask for another one and they will transfer your account over.
@@GambleSmart 👍👍
I can say that a significant slot win doesn’t get you a host. I stopped in an Oklahoma casino two years ago and won a $100,000+ Super Grand Progressive. Unlike the “buddies in Vegas win big” Hollywood movies, three months after the Oklahoma win I received a card with an offer of 5$ in free play.
I also discovered at Tax Time Oklahoma taxes include your federally adjusted gross income plus the big win for tax purposes. I live in Ohio. Ouch. Ask your favorite accountant on the effect at tax time.
it’s not about whether you or lose or how much. they want TIME. even you play $1000/hand bj for one hour a day is not as valuable to them as someone who plays $50/hand but goes for 5-6 hours a day and plays multiple days/yr.
you are not alone in the OK host issues.
Do you tip a host ?
My host at the local comes to find me on the floor when I am playing uninvited, I hate that. She just appears out of nowhere.
Good topic Dave.
I have had that happen a few times at Caesars property, but never at a MGM one.
I actually had my host come to me at a Rio stay, suggesting I take a break. She gave me show tickets and a steak house comp...(I had been playing non-stop for about 14 hours on a solo trip once, and was only down a small amount)
@@44Mag That sounds like a good experience. Mine strongly urges when and where I should go to do more play. She's nice enough and doing her job but I don't want to chit chat when playing. And it was at a Caesar property, how did you know lol .
let them know that and say you prefer email or text to schedule a meet.
I walked into Sahara for the first time and the host came looking for me, I wonder how they searched for me since it was my 1st time there. I play at other casinos not affiliated so it was crazy to me that she came searching for me. I had just walked in also.
So what if myself or my adult children are gambling at an off-strip casino (i.e., Durango, Red Rock, Rio, etc.) and we do manage to meet their minimum host requirements with either our winnings or overall play amounts, would they be able to get us rooms or freebies at either the MGM or the Caesar's properties, or only within their hotel chain?
it would only be within the brand they host. So in durango example it would be the station casinos. Hosts are almost always brand specific.
Think about it. Seriously. Why would a host from Company A want to help you do business with Company B instead? Company A wants to keep you as a customer, not lose you to Company B. Duh.
you get one when you gamble thousands
depends on the property and the level. Not always tied to X dollars.
One question that isn't exactly clear. Let's pretend you were going to gamble $10,000 in a day. Does it makes more sense to gamble at one MGM property versus, say, gambling $2000 at five different MGM properties (Luxor, Excalibur, MGM Grand, Park MGM, etc)? I assumed MGM wouldn't care as long as you're at their properties, but it sounds like you might get more attention if you were at a single property?
If you visit you lost money from the plane ticket to the taxi or bus or Uber ~ then food and drinks are way overpriced ~ if you gamble and just deposit money ~ what is the gain? People don’t realize that if they visit they are now working for the casino. Let us tell you how to spend our money in our town lmao ~ continue giving your hard earned money to these casinos lmao 😂
@@anthonymartinez4307 Are you replying to the wrong comment? What you're posting doesn't anything to do with the question I asked. If you don't like gambling, that's fine. Like with many things it can be done in excess and be done dangerously. No debate there.
it does help that it is all the same company (mgm) but it is better to play at your fav or the group and do the most play and get the host at that location
If you did all at one property like ParkMGM or Excalibur over MGMgrand or Aria, the 10K is looked at as higher. MGMgrand, Aria, Bellagio are the higher tier properties, However, keeping it within the same umbrella MGM is much better than playing at an MGM then caesars then venitian then wynn. As all the money is in the same company. Personally this is how i play, i am not casino loyal, but i do like to stay within the brand.
If you have a host nine out of 10 times that means you're losing a lot..lol
pretty much right.
We have an amazing host at the resort we go to! OMGOSH... she's absolutely the BEST! We get (currently) $700. In slot play, each trip that renewes every two weeks. A VIP Suite (apartment) and extra rooms for our guests we sometimes bring. We get $150. retail credits each, plus $450. extra each. We get amazing services. We eat as much as we want anytime and anywhere we want and includes our guests! All comped! We do spend roughly $5k-$6k every time we go. We do reward our host. Usually $200. per trip. Not because we have to but because we want to. She's a sweetheart and a friend! It's what keeps us going back every month or two. And, we get 2 concert tickets each for big-name entertainment! (We don't always accept them, but can if we want.) Its clean, sanitized, not smokey and is two casinos connected! Its tribal with class 3 machines too! We are happy and smart gamblers who understand the system and treat our host as family.
as long as you are tipping on server and not obligation that is up to you, and very glad that you are being taken care of and found a good host.
@GambleSmart we tip a lot! We even tip the bathroom attendants, room attendant, bellhop, and waitresses and have tipped security on occasion. We let them know they're appreciated! Because they are! Usually $20. ea.
@@GaileschI tip everyone too. Its nice to see people happy and its good karma
A host is basically a person to help you separate you from your money.
Shout out to Leslie @ GSR in reno. If you ever need a great host. Hit her up. 😊 iyktyk
Thanks for note! always great to know great people!