“Comps” — complimentary perks casinos give back to players — exist because retaining a loyal player is more valuable to a casino than any single session’s outcome.
How Comps Are Calculated
Land-based comps are typically based on theoretical loss — a formula using your average bet, hours played, and the house edge of your game — rather than your actual win or loss that day.
Free Play Online
Online, “free play” or bonus credit serves a similar purpose, often distributed through a loyalty tier system tied to how much you wager over time.
Getting the Most From Comps
Always use your loyalty card or logged-in account when you play — comps generally aren’t tracked, and can’t be credited retroactively, for untracked sessions.
Keep Perspective
Comps are a percentage give-back on money you’ve already wagered, not free money — they shouldn’t be the reason to bet more than your budget allows.
