comp cruise- gambling

[megsok7]

Just curious- dont know how true this is... ive heard of hosts contacting people in Vegas who are not gambling enough to cover their comp rooms, etc or that people have even been presented with a bill upon check out for not gambling enough. I wonder if this happens on comped cruises? Having to pay for a vegas hotel room could be pricey but having to cover a cruise?! :eek:

[garycarla]

If you are offered a room/comp in Vegas based on past play, and you no-play them, they do not come back and charge you. If you do not play, the advance offers will dry up and go away.

 

BUT - if you are offered to get your room covered based on expected play, and you do not play, then it is not comped. You then pay the originally agreed upon price of the room, food, etc. This is where someone says they will play, and the host says to come see me at the end to get it comped. The key here is you have booked a room, vs them giving it to you in the first place.

 

We have done many comped cruises. We never have signed anything saying we will play. If they were going to charge you, there would have to be a price for that cabin that you and the casino/cruiseline agreed upon up front. That does not exist.

 

Not an issue.

Edited April 5, 2014 by garycarla

[megsok7]

I agree that comps are based on past play and that it would be highly unlikely that the property would come looking for money for the room... but I don't doubt that someone in the casino would contact and "check in" on those not playing their normal rate.

[che5904]

I agree that comps are based on past play and that it would be highly unlikely that the property would come looking for money for the room... but I don't doubt that someone in the casino would contact and "check in" on those not playing their normal rate.

 

Nope never happened to me. If you are a high enough player in a land casino, you normally have an executive host you are dealing with. Even if they search you up during your stay (they locate you by your card in the machine). They never say a word about your play good or bad.

 

As Gary said they only time is if you are going to a new casino (based on play at another in the same casino chain) and they offer to comp if you meet the play minimum. If you don't you pay for your room. I also agree that if you don't meet their minimum based on their requirements (most casinos are either based on the past 6 months of play or the past year). Then you don't get future offers. Their offers are not based on a one time visit, unless you only visit once in a 6 month period.

 

No NCL does not at all make you pay if you do meet the requirements. You just don't get offered another comped room the next time.

[kenlyn]

Not only do they not make you play but my last two comped cruises I actually played very little. I have two more free cruise certificates waiting for me to pick up at land casino so my low play on ship obviously is not tracked back. Now if CAS was comping you I am sure there would be little to no further comps given to you.

[ttnc4me]

So, how much does someone have to gamble to get a comped room?

[AweighToSea]

... I have two more free cruise certificates waiting for me to pick up at land casino so my low play on ship obviously is not tracked back. Now if CAS was comping you I am sure there would be little to no further comps given to you.

Sorry, I don't understand..

You got two cruise certificates waiting at a LAND casino so low play on ship is not tracked. How are those things related?

What does what you do on ship (low play) have to do with a Las Vegas casino ((giving you a comp)?

Why does a Las Vegas casino give you cruise certificates - I expected they'd want to keep you in their casino. Perhaps the casino you frequent is affiliated with CAS? Do you get to choose your comp?

"Now if CAS was comping you ..." implies the cruise certificates are coming from the LV casino.

Confused :{

[AweighToSea]

Got it now. See on another thread these are two separate programs, CET & CAS.

[aceparty]

https://www.totalrewards.com/TotalRewards/RewardsAndBenefits.do?page=norwegiancruiseline

 

Here is a link To Harrah's Total rewards program. They will give you a 10 -30% just for having a card at their casino, But you have to pay up front.

 

However, If you have a good casino host they will comp you rooms on NCL and you do not have to pay anything. Not sure if you have to pay Gratuities or not on the cruise. Never have been comp a cruise through a casino.

 

When I get comp rooms in Atlantic City, Sometimes they are totally free sometime you have to pay Room taxes and occupancy fee which is any where from $20 to $40

[hpecorari]

https://www.totalrewards.com/TotalRewards/RewardsAndBenefits.do?page=norwegiancruiseline

 

Here is a link To Harrah's Total rewards program. They will give you a 10 -30% just for having a card at their casino, But you have to pay up front.

 

However, If you have a good casino host they will comp you rooms on NCL and you do not have to pay anything. Not sure if you have to pay Gratuities or not on the cruise. Never have been comp a cruise through a casino.

 

When I get comp rooms in Atlantic City, Sometimes they are totally free sometime you have to pay Room taxes and occupancy fee which is any where from $20 to $40

 

I have never heard of a land casino host comping rooms on NCL. What I have heard of is people getting cruise certificates from their land based casinos for a comped cruise on NCL, of which, the guest must pay taxes and port charges, etc.

 

Harriet

[aceparty]

Not to change the subject, but I see you did panama cruise to LA then to Miami. Did you do that as a "back to back cruise" Making it a 28 day cruise? Sounds like that would be interesting.

[hpecorari]

Not to change the subject, but I see you did panama cruise to LA then to Miami. Did you do that as a "back to back cruise" Making it a 28 day cruise? Sounds like that would be interesting.

 

Yes and yes. 28 days went faster than I thought they would. Was the best cruise of all my cruises. Loved the crew, entertainment, food, casino, perks, as well as the ports! Okay, could have lived without Cartagena but that's only because I've been there about 4 times before!

 

Harriet

[pokerpro5]

Cruises absolutely never back charge you for comps, even if you play zero.

 

You will board the ship with a contract stating what you're paying, and you never pay more than that.

 

Be aware that the Caesar's comp certificates (and Seven Stars cruises) are a marketing partnership, so in reality Caesar's is not paying for these. NCL is just letting you cruise at a big discount, hoping you will be a big gambler and for some people it will work out well for them.

 

Interestingly, Caesar's is also doing a few specific cruises (on set dates) as a "Signature Event" for Seven Stars this year, where they cover ALL tips, port charges, and fees, and even throw in a few speciality meals! As far as I can tell, Caesar's is actually paying NCL for that stuff.

Edited April 6, 2014 by pokerpro5

[CruiserCindy]

My stepdaughter was comped a free cruise on NCL from Foxwoods Casino. All she had to pay was taxes and port fees. She and her sister are going on the Dawn in May.