How to Get Comped Casino Travel: Free Flights, Rooms & More
Joe Hanauer
"Comped" travel — free or deeply discounted flights, rooms, meals and more — isn't a secret club. It's how casinos reward players for their action. Here's how it actually works and how to start getting it.
What "comped" really means
A comp (short for "complimentary") is something the casino gives you based on your play. It can be a free room, resort credit, dining, show tickets, airfare, or an entire charter trip. The casino offers comps because your rated play has value to them — it's marketing spend aimed at bringing good players back.
The one number it all hinges on
Comps are driven by your Average Daily Theoretical (ADT) — the casino's estimate of your value based on how you play. The higher and more consistent your rated play, the better the offers. If you only take one thing from this article: always play with your players card. Unrated play earns you nothing.
Types of comps you can earn
- Room comps — free or discounted nights
- Food & beverage — dining credit or comped meals
- Resort credit — flexible spend on property
- Travel — airfare reimbursement, fly-in offers, and comped casino trips
- Charter flights — group flights straight to the casino (more on how charter flights work)
How to start getting comped travel
- Sign up for the casino's rewards program and always use your card.
- Play consistently at stakes you're comfortable with — steady beats sporadic.
- Estimate your value with our ADT calculator so you know what to expect.
- Work with an independent casino host who can match your play to the best trips — at no extra cost.
Want to see what your play qualifies for? Reach out and we'll take a look at trips departing from a city near you.
FAQ
Do comps cost me anything? No. Comps are earned through play. And booking through a host costs the same as booking direct.
Do I have to be a high roller? No — comps scale with play. Even modest, consistent rated play earns offers over time.