Comp (casino)

Comps are complimentary items and services given out by casinos to encourage players to gamble. The amount and quality of comps that a player is given usually depends on what games they play, how much they bet, and how long they play.

Most casinos have casino hosts responsible for awarding comps and contacting players to bring them back to the casino. Pit bosses can also award comps at table games. Casino hosts, marketing staff, and other casino employees may all be responsible for issuing comps as part of player development and marketing operations, rather than there being a dedicated standalone “comp management” profession. Most casinos ask players to get a player's club card so their play can be tracked and comps awarded accordingly.