Take advantage of COMPS

**in2thethickofit** · 02-13-10, 12:19 AM

Yeah, kinda vague, sorry. Lots of loud people in loud shirts. May have been in there at the same time but no, I'm not a pro (though I like to think I did pretty well...lol)

**Fishhead** · 02-13-10, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by onlòóker

Where do you live at now FH?

Tampa.........a nice area, but the gambling stinks!

**onlooker** · 02-13-10, 12:38 AM

Originally posted by Fishhead

Tampa.........a nice area, but the gambling stinks!

I've visited Boca Raton, Gainesville and surrounding areas (also Orlando>Disney World). The ex-wife was from there. Florida is nice place, just not somewhere I would think of living.

**jjgold** · 02-13-10, 07:46 AM

Fishhead knows Vegas more than most people in the USA

I do not know why he does not go back home and clean up

I say he goes next football season

**reno cool** · 02-13-10, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by Fishhead

Buy the book THE AMERICAN CASINO GUIDE!!

This comes so highly recommended by me that you shoud go order this book right now!!!

You will not only recieve hundreds of dollars in coupons for less then the $17 price of the book, but also have a handy reference for every casino in the USA and also have some nice writeups by professional players.........I have actually been mentioned in the book a couple times.

This book is worth its weight in gold and more!

Another thing you may want to do if you are a frequent visitor to Biloxi, Tunica, and Indiana casinos is sign up for the COMPS CLUB by Southern Gaming magaizine for a mere $29..........you will prosper from this also.

GL,
FH

Have you tried to play a matchplay coupon these days? Not nearly worth the hassle. They look at you like you're trying to rob the joint. Problem with a lot of things you say is it's very old news. The game is much tougher now.

**reno cool** · 02-13-10, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by SBR_John

I gambled like an Asian with a week to live and I think they comp'd my inroom snack bar purchases. I dont even give my players card out on a table anymore, its not worth the trouble. Getting cheap has hurt vegas. The suits thought when times were good they could widdle those down to nothing. But good times never last and all the great comps and stacks of match chips and free prime rib are all but gone for the normal non-slot guy. Too bad, they chopped a leg off the golden goose.

very accurate point. Gambling has been at the height of popularity, and every shitbag tries to profit with no regard to anybody else or future viability. Sooner or later the public will realize that they're getting less and less for their money, and places like Vegas could turn back into ghost towns. And they wont even have the economy to blame.

**Fishhead** · 02-13-10, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by reno cool

Have you tried to play a matchplay coupon these days? Not nearly worth the hassle. They look at you like you're trying to rob the joint. Problem with a lot of things you say is it's very old news. The game is much tougher now.

Not true at all, I played many just a few months ago..........NO PROBLEM AT ALL!!

By the way, much of the stuff I mention on this forum is OLD NEWS for posters such as you that are a veteran and savvy gambler.............but at SBR we have many individuals just entering their gambling careers, especially when it comes to casinos.

Would I post this info at some other "professional sites"?......no. However, this is SBR and I like to help posters as much as possible......

**Grind House** · 02-13-10, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by SBR_John

Yea no thanks... I'll just pay the $350 a night rack rate cause $100 a hand for 4 hours is not a comp its assault and battery.

**wtf** · 02-13-10, 08:54 AM

am i the only one, but everytime i see fishead tout something i think he is a paid shill

**Fishhead** · 02-13-10, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by wtf

am i the only one, but everytime i see fishead tout something i think he is a paid shill

It may seem that way, either to a casino or even SBR...............but I can assure you it is not the case.

All my life I've been very PRO PLAYER and like to help as many as I can..................many times it will appear to be something it is not because of the why I write(terrible writer)..........and many times it will appear that I'm being boastful or bragging on certain topics which is certainly not me if you know me but at times in a forum setting I will try to make my points come across more soundly and in doing so will appear that I'm schilling, boasting, or bragging.

I enjoy helping others, and on many occasssions do so out of the public spotlight(PM's, emails, cellphone).

I have NO AFFILATION with any website, books, mags, ads, etc., etc., .........at this time. This is not to say I have not in the past or could in the future.

Gambling on the front lines and in the trenches will always be my #1 passion and where my energy and time will be driven careerwise...............second will be simply helping others prosper in this tough business

FH

**BigDaddy** · 02-13-10, 10:40 AM

i don't see why fish gets so much shit for trying to help posters?

i don't see anyone else giving as much good info as the fishman does.

i appreciate it fish

**Fishhead** · 02-13-10, 10:44 AM

Originally posted by BigDaddy

i don't see why fish gets so much shit for trying to help posters?

i don't see anyone else giving as much good info as the fishman does.

i appreciate it fish

Thanks

The bad apples are very rare, most everyone here is doing their best to improve their chances of winning and appreciate ideas and help FROM EVERYONE, not just me.

There are hundreds of posters here offerring up great information, not just gambling either, but an array of subjects.

**Dante** · 02-13-10, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Fishhead knows Vegas more than most people in the USA

I do not know why he does not go back home and clean up

I say he goes next football season

i agree,,I have known fishhead for over 10 yrs... guy is a bit loopy at times but knows his gambling and for sure knows vegas better then anyone I know and is a good guy

**RobbReport** · 02-13-10, 01:18 PM

where do you find topshelf "pros"?

**Fishhead** · 02-13-10, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Dante

i agree,,I have known fishhead for over 10 yrs... guy is a bit loopy at times but knows his gambling and for sure knows vegas better then anyone I know and is a good guy

Thanks man!!!

For those that don't know Dante, well your better off

, ....................but he is one of the top ten individuals that I have met through these forums that has become a true friend of mine....and I've met hundreds of friends in 10+ years around the forums, guys and gals that would help anyway if possible.

Kind of what these forums should be instead of the way to many cynical people that clog these forums from time to time.

**eidolon** · 02-13-10, 01:28 PM

Fishhead...Thank you for all this information.

I have a question: One time I was playing blackjack at The Palazzo, and I was asked to see my ID, "too see if I was 21"; I was 28 at that time. Only time I have been asked for ID when gambling since I was 23/24. The pit boss asked for it, but then she took it to the computer in the middle of the pit and started entering in some information. 3 or 4 minutes later I got my ID back. She said nothing, but "here you go" when she gave it back to me.

Can you explain what she was doing with my ID?

**Fishhead** · 02-13-10, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by eidolon

Fishhead...Thank you for all this information.

I have a question: One time I was playing blackjack at The Palazzo, and I was asked to see my ID, "too see if I was 21"; I was 28 at that time. Only time I have been asked for ID when gambling since I was 23/24. The pit boss asked for it, but then she took it to the computer in the middle of the pit and started entering in some information. 3 or 4 minutes later I got my ID back. She said nothing, but "here you go" when she gave it back to me.

Can you explain what she was doing with my ID?

I would not want to guess, but it should be nothing for you to be worried or concerned with.......I could make many guesses, but that's all they would be.

Each joint operates a little differently then the other in Vegas, and around the world.

**RobbReport** · 02-13-10, 01:42 PM

can you answer my question Fishhead?

**DavidWoodley** · 02-13-10, 01:48 PM

good stuff fishhead.. you were a good read at the rx and I see the same stuff here too now

**Fishhead** · 02-13-10, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by RobbReport

where do you find topshelf "pros"?

If you live in Vegas or visit there often, you will soon find out who the real deals are in whatever gambling venture you are doing.

Let's use video poker as an example........

If one begins to pursue this somewhat heavily, you will eventually meet another semi-pro or real pro and perhaps become friends with them........which will lead you to meeting others in the business. Most people though will not pursue VP as their game of choice though.................but this works with other gamling ventures also.

You can and have met(me for one) right here on this forum or other popular forums...............after that is up to you the individual to determine if you want to have open ears, ignore, or bash them.

If you use the open ears approach, your gambling will improve tremendously..............all the GREAT PROS were great learners and listeners in their neophite beginnings.

**RobbReport** · 02-13-10, 01:59 PM

i'm talkin' companionship Fishhead.

**aggieshawn** · 02-13-10, 02:02 PM

maybe i should get two-three wives for the comp cards?

**Fishhead** · 02-13-10, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by RobbReport

i'm talkin' companionship Fishhead.

OH.......

Any high end casino bar.........(bellagio, mirage, Venetian, Hard Rock).........any casino really, they are everywhere!

**eidolon** · 02-13-10, 02:30 PM

how can you tell if they are ladies or "ladies of the night" (not talking about trannies here)

**obamaismyuncle** · 02-13-10, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by eidolon

how can you tell if they are ladies or "ladies of the night" (not talking about trannies here)

LOL, you can tell. And if you can't ask her if she's workin' or walkin'...

**Patrick McIrish** · 02-13-10, 02:57 PM

Good stuff Fisher, always trying to look out for others. Props.

**Mini19** · 02-15-10, 11:26 PM

Enjoy reading your posts fishead

love the tips and insight as I am a begginer in this whole gambling arena

glad to see a classy guy like you helping out the young guns like me

**Fishhead** · 02-15-10, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by Mini19

Enjoy reading your posts fishead

love the tips and insight as I am a begginer in this whole gambling arena

glad to see a classy guy like you helping out the young guns like me

Anytime, my pleasure.

This is all basic stuff, but I know a few here can still learn from it.............if I meet you at the bash, say hello to me and I can show you a few of the finer points to get the most out of your gambling dollar.......to the point where you will actually win longterm.

**Mini19** · 02-15-10, 11:50 PM

Im kinda new here so could you explain what the bash is?

**Fishhead** · 02-15-10, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by Mini19

Im kinda new here so could you explain what the bash is?

This site has a "convention"(bash) every year in Las Vegas...........free rooms, free food, prizes, drinks...............end of August in all liklihood.

**Mini19** · 02-16-10, 12:17 AM

Sounds awesome

**Grandmaster B** · 02-16-10, 12:34 AM

you have to bet at least $75,000 a year to get a $100 slot play and a $3 t-bone and eggs dinner

ill pass on those clowns tracking my action

**Stealinhome** · 03-05-10, 01:53 PM

Sopunds good

**Fishhead** · 03-05-10, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by Grandmaster B

you have to bet at least $75,000 a year to get a $100 slot play and a $3 t-bone and eggs dinner

ill pass on those clowns tracking my action

What and where are you talking about???

**bobbyfk** · 03-05-10, 02:02 PM

are you RFB'ed at the casinos fish?