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| Comp City: A Guide to Free Casino Vacations, Second Edition (Comp City) | 
 enlarge | Author: Max Rubin
Publisher: Huntington Press
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (23 reviews)
Sales Rank: 535693
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 382
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0929712366
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780929712369
ASIN: 0929712366
Publication Date: October 1, 2001
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Product Description
Win every time you gamble? Is that possible? It is if you play for comps. Every year, U.S. casinos give away more than a billion dollars worth of amenities to customers in return for their gambling action. These give-aways, known as comps (short for complimentaries), range from parking and free drinks to gourmet meals and airfare. Are you getting your share? From nickel slot players to $500 a hand blackjack high rollers, Comp City has shown tens of thousands of gamblers how to get free casino vacations.
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 It worked for me many years ago August 28, 2008
I used to play blackjack full time in the years 1997-1999. I played solo, betting around $10-$50, almost exclusively single deck.
At those levels, free rooms and food were a very important part of my income.
Comp City was a cornerstone source of info for me.
I quit playing when I was backed off from too many casinos. Also, my "game" (think shooting buffalo or ducks), which was single deck dealt pretty far down, started drying up.
I don't know how relevant Comp City is now, but it sure worked for me about 10 years ago.
comp city worked for me March 23, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
in light of an upcoming casino vacation, i figured, "what the heck, I'd might as well try to get as much free stuff out of the casinos if they're gonna take my hard earned money." So I ended up buying this book. I mean, who doesn't like free stuff?? Well after reading the book several times, and applying the tips Max Rubin tells you to do while playing table games, I ended up getting more in comps than I have ever did. and that was my first time using Max's comp counting techniques. I'd imagine that it would take a bit of practice to get higher-end comps and nicer accomadations. But after the first meal comp, this book had paid for itself. To think after all these years of getting beat by the casinos and getting nothing for my $25 to $200 bets. Thanks Max!!
 A lot of Brass = A lot of Comps November 29, 2005
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
First, let me say that Rubin doesn't tell you to grovel before the pit bosses to get a comp, nor does he advocate stealing. He does say that it pays to ask, and at worst, they'll say no, but often they say yes, or at least make some kind of offer. He tells hilarious stories about Vegas characters, some of whom were thieves, but he doesn't favor copying their example.
What he does want to teach is his ACES method of gathering comps, which is based on blackjack played with the black chips. But you don't have to lay down a C-note to use his methods. Even a low roller like me can get good comps, (particularly with the rise of the California tribal casinos creating wonderful competion for the gaming public) if I use his methods.
One of the best books on playing in Vegas, period July 31, 2005
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
The reviewers who said Rubin is a cheat and a thief don't know what they are talking about, nor do the ones who say this is only for $100 and up players. He gives numerous ways for players of EVERY bankroll level to maximize their return in comps. If the casino doesn't want to give it, they don't. If they do, why not take it? Would you turn down buying a car that costs $18k normally for $15k just because you know other people are paying $18k for it, but you got the better price because you knew invoice on it? OF course not. Applied properly, this is the best edge any average player will EVER have versus the casinos, bar none, and all it takes is learning basic blackjack strategy and asking to be treated as you deserve. Some people just don't understand it, and I am thankful for that, as that is what keeps Las Vegas profitable for people like me. Trust me; this book is brilliant, well writen, well thought out, and anyone who loses sleep over getting extra comp value out of a casino is not of sound mind anyways. And as far as selling boxing tickets you got as a comp when you don;t like boxing? Why not? They're yours.
 This Guy is So So Sad...... March 15, 2005
10 out of 16 found this review helpful
Max Rubin is pathetic. I can't believe I bought this book. He would likely pull gum off the bottom of park bench and be proud of himself for finding a way to get free candy.
First of all, he is way wrong with his numbers. He must play at the dingiest casinos because he thinks betting $200 per hand makes you a high roller. It doesn't, it makes you perhaps a premium player but you'll be fairly limited as to what you can get comped at the nicer hotels.
Second, do you want to spend your vacation hustling a few dollars like a common beggar?
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