Excalibur Poker Room Comps
If you're like a lot of poker players who will be at the World Series of Poker this summer, you'll be seeking out the cash games not only at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, but elsewhere in Las Vegas, too.
I thought it would be worthwhile to give players an idea of what to expect with regard to both the rake and comps offered at other Las Vegas cash rooms. I've put all of this information together in one chart below for your easy review when you go to Las Vegas. This way, you'll know the rooms that give you the best value while you play, showing you where you'll pay the least and earn the most.
- So comps you earn at the Excalibur or The Monte Carlo only apply at those casinos. I almost never get room deals from the Mirage and I've stayed there the last 5 times, I stay there because the location is good and the family loves the pool (It is one of the best pools in Vegas) and I like the poker room.
- Play some quarter video poker and drink all the free coffee you like. I love Excalibur and love the location. Again, for a poker player, there is Mandalay Bay and MGM poker rooms just a short walk away, but I spend most of my time in Excalibur poker room.
The closure of the Luxor poker room seems to have breathed life into the neighboring properties of Excalibur and Mandalay Bay. The Excalibur only takes a single dollar for the promotional fund, but comes up with some amusing promos, some of which are linked to the fortunes of the local NHL team.
Most casual players pay little or no attention to the cost of playing poker. But there is a cost, as we serious players know. It's called the 'rake' — the amount that the house takes out of every pot. Sometimes the rake is the difference between a player winning or losing money in a public poker room.
The lowest rake in Las Vegas at this time is $3 maximum per pot, while the highest is $5 maximum.
Not all rooms rake the same amount. The lowest rake in Las Vegas at this time is $3 maximum per pot, while the highest is $5 maximum.
Similarly, many rooms offer players compensation for playing poker in their casino. It's generally not nearly as much as they offer to players who want to play 'house advantage' games like blackjack, slots or craps. But it can add up, with some rooms paying considerably more in 'comps' than others.
Some poker rooms offer nothing at all to players, while others offer as much as $2 per hour. Most pay around $1 an hour or thereabouts.
At face value, it might seem like the rake and comps are too insignificant to make much of a difference. But think about this. A room that charges a $5 maximum rake is charging 25 percent more than a room that charges a $4 maximum rake. Similarly, a room that gives players $2 an hour in comps is paying 100 percent more than a room that pays only $1 an hour to its players.
Some practices regarding the rake are fairly standard from room to room. All rooms take out the rake at roughly 10 percent increments. Nearly all follow the rule that there is no rake if the betting ends before the flop (a.k.a., the 'no flop, no drop' rule).
In the chart below, I refer to the maximum or cap on the rake. Meanwhile the comps refer to the amount per hour that a player earns that can usually be used on hotel rooms, beverages and food. Some places also allow comps to be spent on other casino merchandise.
Keep in mind that just as rooms change the games they spread, they also change their rake and comps from time to time. If you want to be certain about the most current information about each room, I suggest you check with them directly beforehand.
One other note about the rake. Most rooms offer bad beat jackpots and/or other promotions. These promotions are nearly always paid for by the players with additional 'jackpot drops.' Though this money is returned to the players, it still comes out of the pot, and it may reasonably be considered additional rake by some.
I am not considering these jackpot drops when listing the maximum rake below, since promotions and drops change too frequently for me to be sure what will be in place when you play. That's something else to keep in mind, though, as you choose where you want to go play when venturing outside the Rio this summer.
| Poker Room | Max Rake | Comps/hour |
|---|---|---|
| Aria | $4 | $2 |
| Bally's | $5 | $1 |
| Bellagio | $4 | $2 |
| Binion's | $4 | $2 |
| Boulder Station | $4 | $1 |
| Caesars | $4 | $2 |
| Cannery | $4 | $1 |
| Club Fortune | $3 | $1 |
| Excalibur | $4 | $2 |
| Flamingo | $5 | $1 |
| Golden Nugget | $4 | $2 |
| Green Valley Ranch | $4 | $1 |
| Harrah's | $4 | $1 |
| Luxor | $4 | $2 |
| Mandalay Bay | $4 | $1 |
| MGM | $5 | $1 |
| Mirage | $4 | $2* |
| Orleans | $3 | $1.25 |
| Palace Station | $4 | $1 |
| Planet Hollywood | $5 | $1 |
| Red Rock Canyon | $4 | $1 |
| Sam's Town | $3 | $1.25 |
| Santa Fe Station | $4 | $1 |
| Silver Sevens | $4 | $1 |
| South Point | $4 | $1 |
| Sun Coast | $3 | $1.25 |
| Stratosphere | $4 | $1 |
| Venetian | $5 | $1 |
| Wynn | $5 | $1.50 |
*changing systems soon and will go to two tier comps, $1 or $2 depending on rating card.
Lead image c/o Kyle Peyton/Flickr, Las Vegas photo copyrights Moyan Brenn
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Ashley Adams has been playing poker for 50 years and writing about it since 2000. He is the author of hundreds of articles and two books, Winning 7-Card Stud (Kensington 2003) and Winning No-Limit Hold'em (Lighthouse 2012). He is also the host of poker radio show House of Cards. See www.houseofcardsradio.com for broadcast times, stations, and podcasts.
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Las Vegas Poker Rakeback and Comps
By Scott Carlson, Rakeback.com Content Manager
Ever wondered if live poker rooms give rakeback? See below for a complete listing of all Las Vegas poker rooms and the amount of rakeback or “comps” you earn for each hour of cash game played. Also included is the phone number for each room and a link to the poker room website so you can check for all of the latest promotions.
| Room | Phone Number | Rewards Program | Rakeback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aria | 702-590-7232 | M-Life | $2/hour |
| Arizona Charlie’s | 702-258-5200 | ace PLAY | $3 after 2 hours |
| Bally’s | 702-967-4403 | Total Rewards | $1/hour |
| Bellagio | 702-693-7291 | M-Life | $2/hour |
| Binion’s | 702-382-1600 | Club Binion’s | $2/hour |
| Boulder Station | 702-432-7577 | my BoardingPass | $1/hour |
| Caesars Palace | 702-785-6566 | Total Rewards | $1/hour |
| Cannery | 702-507-5835 | Can Club | $1/hour |
| Circus Circus | 702-734-0410 | Circus Players Club | $1/hour |
| Club Fortune | 702-566-5555 | Player Rewards Club | $1/hour |
| Eastside Cannery | 702-856-5510 | Can Club | $1/hour |
| El Cortez | 702-385-5200 | Club Cortez | $1/hour |
| Excalibur | 702-597-7625 | M-Life | $1/hour |
| Flamingo | 702-733-3485 | Total Rewards | $1/hour |
| Golden Nugget | 702-385-7111 | 24 Karat Club | $10 after 4 hours |
| Green Valley Ranch | 702-617-7017 | my BoardingPass | $1/hour |
| Hard Rock | 702-693-5874 | Backstage Pass | $1/hour |
| Harrah’s | 702-369-5040 | Total Rewards | $1/hour |
| Hooters | 866-584-6687 | Rewards Club+ | $1/hour |
| Luxor | 702-730-5511 | M-Life | $1/hour |
| LVH (Old Hilton) | 702-732-5111 | Player’s Club | $1/hour |
| Mandalay Bay | 702-632-7790 | M-Life | $1/hour |
| MGM Grand | 702-891-7434 | M-Life | $1/hour |
| Mirage | 702-791-7291 | M-Life | $2/hour |
| Monte Carlo | 702-730-7780 | M-Life | $1/hour |
| Orleans | 702-365-7150 | B Connected | $1.25/hour |
| Palace Station | 702-367-2453 | my BoardingPass | $1/hour |
| Palms | 702-942-6961 | Club Palms | $1/hour |
| Planet Hollywood | 702-785-9150 | Total Rewards | $1/hour |
| Plaza (Poker Pro E-Tables) | 702-386-2247 | Royal Rewards | $0 |
| Poker Palace | 702-649-3799 | Gold Club | $0 |
| Red Rock | 702-797-7766 | my BoardingPass | $1/hour |
| Rio | 702-777-7650 | Total Rewards | $1/hour |
| Sam’s Town | 702-456-7777 | B Connected | $1.25/hour |
| Santa Fe Station | 702-515-4315 | my BoardingPass | $1/hour |
| Silver Sevens | 702-733-7000 | A-Play Club | $1/hour |
| South Point | 702-796-7111 | The Club | $1/hour |
| Stratosphere | 702-944-4950 | ace PLAY | $1/hour |
| SunCoast | 702-636-7111 | B Connected | $1.25/hour |
| Sunset Station | 702-547-7777 | my BoardingPass | $1/hour |
| Texas Station | 702-288-7814 | my BoardingPass | $1/hour |
| The Quad | 702-794-3225 | Total Rewards | $1/hour |
| Treasure Island | 702-894-7291 | ti Players Club | $2/hour |
| Venetian | 702-414-7657 | Grazie | $2/hour |
| Wynn | 702-770-7654 | Red Card | $2/hour |
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Why Sign-Up for a Player’s Card?
Excalibur Poker Room Comps 2019
The only way to earn comps is to sign-up for each casino’s player rewards card. Obtaining a card allows the room to track your play and give you the correct comps. An additional benefit to signing up for the card is to receive free slot play, discounted show tickets and food coupons.
Using Your Comps
Poker rooms allow you to use your points in one of 3 different ways.
- Cash back
- Purchasing food or merchandise
- Tournament entries
All 3 have become commonplace in Las Vegas these days. In the past you were only able to use comps for food and beverage purchases.
Freerolls and Other Promotions
Las Vegas and other live poker rooms offer additional promotions in addition to the normal cash comps.
Some additional promotions include:
- Freerolls – Play a certain number of hours a given month to gain entry into a freeroll.
- Additional Rakeback – Play a certain game, or at certain times of the day, and earn extra comps.
- High Hand Jackpots – Make a high hand (such as a Royal Flush) and win cash.
- Splash the Pot – Play at set times of the day and if your table is randomly drawn, the house will add cash to the next pot.
- Discounted Rooms – Most Las Vegas Poker rooms offer discounted hotel rates for playing a certain number of hours a day.
These promotions are constantly changing on a month-to-month basis. Checking the poker room web site as listed in the table above along with websites such as Bravo Poker Live! will keep you up to date on current promotions.
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Many players earn a living wage from rakeback alone. Use the calculator below to estimate the size of payments you’ll get over a given period of time. The calculator will compute your expected daily, weekly, and monthly cash back depending on the stakes and tables you input.
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Daily $17,472
Monthly $174,720
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