If you've ever been to the casino it is likely you know what comps are. If nothing else, you are aware of them by reputation. UK casinos are infamous for giving out comps to players but that does not mean all players are knowledgeable or wise enough to take these free offers. Comps are the thank you that players receive from a casino that wants to show they are happy to have your business. From what I can gather, by showing you their loyalty through offering these forms of compensation, the casino is hoping their good deal  will create a more loyal gambler and keep their casino filled. However, as easy as this appears on the surface, when you get down to it, it is not the simplest thing to understand.

Unlike many myths floating around, you do not need to be a high roller that spends thousands of dollars per night to be eligible for comps. In fact, there are varying levels of comps which means that the low roller can still benefit heavily from this type of option. You might only spend a truly small amount of money but you still would be eligible for something even if it were free merchandise such as a pen or hat. In fact, there is one comp that all UK bingo players receive. If you've ever been sitting at a slot machine or a game table you've likely had a waitress come over and ask you if you'd like a drink. This is a free option, or a comp, which is given by casinos to make their players more comfortable. Other comps might include food and rooms which we will talk about in a minute.

One of the easiest comps to receive that I have noticed is pretty universal. This is the casino rate. The idea behind this is fairly simple. A casino wants to keep your business and they would prefer to keep you in their building so that they can keep you internet gambling. For this reason they will offer you a discounted room rate known as the casino rate. This keeps you there and gambling and makes the casino owners happy as well. As an added bonus if you were to play a fair amount you could gain a full room comp and not have to pay for your room at all. On a similar scale it is simple to gain buffet comps for the lavish meal offerings that are available at most casinos.

The best and perhaps the only way I have found to qualify for comps of any kind is going to be to get your play rated by the casino. You need to sign up for the player's club and make an effort to use that card whenever possible. When you play the slot machines you can enter your card to ensure that your play is rated and when you are playing the tables you can go ask the pit boss to rate your play there as well. You have another option to receive comps of course and it could be even easier than this. You could just ask for them. Some casinos may offer you something small and others might offer better options but chances are you could get something.

All in all you have to remember that if you never try and at least ask you'll never know for sure. The worst that is likely to happen is that they will suggest you get a player's card. By inquiring about certain comps you will have the ability to discover how much you will need to play in order to receive them.

For the best chance of obtaining any type of food comp, talk to the staff while you are still actively playing. The casino host is always going to be who you talk to if you are playing slots. You can find this person by telling any passing staff member that you would like to speak to them. The pit boss will handle all matters for the table players. If you're looking for a room comp you would ask before your checkout time. Either the hotel staff or casino host can tell you if you qualify for any discounted or free room rates.

Just be comfortable and do what I do. When I first check in I ask about comps. I like to know how much play I need and what I will get from it. I consider the fact that these are things they are giving away to any player who reaches a certain total of play. If I am planning to play that much I might as well take advantage of the casinos generosity and who knows, by doing so I may even be able to play more.