Joining The Player's Club
When I wrote about Slot Myths and Misconceptions I said that the myth of a machine not paying off when you used your players card is the most damaging myth of them all. There is no link between the card reader and the RNG. By not using you player's card you are denying yourself valuable comps and sometimes cash back from the casino. Many times the value of the Comps (short for complimentaries) can make the difference between a winning session and losing.
I gave you a brief look at slot clubs last November. Slot clubs or Players Clubs were designed to reward the slot players for their loyalty. It is a way the casinos can keep the player coming back to their place to play. The casino issues you a card that you slip into the machine. It tracks the amount of money played and you are rewarded comps and sometimes cash back based on your "Action".
Cards are called slot cards, comp cards or players cards. Most of the casinos give their players clubs and slot cards exotic names to fit in with the "Theme" of the casino. The Stations Casinos have a railroad theme and their card is called the "Boarding Pass. has the Emperors club and Foxwoods Indian Casino has the "Wampum Card". No matter what you call them, they are your ticket to rewards.
Never drop a single coin in to a machine if you don't have your player's card inserted in the card reader. If you don't use it you lose out.
How to get a card.
When you enter the casino, look for a sign that will point out the players club. If you don't see one, ask the first casino employee you see for directions to the players club booth. Don't be shy. They are asked this all the time and will be happy to point out the way.
When you get to the booth, there will be a little application for you to fill out. Most ask for your name, address, and date of birth. Most casinos regularly send their members special offers and promotions. After you fill out the application you will take it to the booth. You will be required to show a driver's license or picture ID. This is for identification purposes. Some casinos have special offers for out of state players. You will also be asked to show your ID whenever you cash in points from you account. This is to insure that no one can use you use your card if you should happen to lose it.
The person at the booth will enter your information in to the computer and issue you your player's card. Before leaving the booth, ask if there are any special offers for new members. Sometimes there are gifts for people signing up for the first time. It never hurts to ask.
With card in hand, you are now ready to go out and earn you "Just Rewards."
Smart players join the club and always use their card.
Until next time, remember:
"Luck comes and goes...Knowledge stays forever."