markers and comps?

**shdw06** · 17th January 2008, 12:27 PM

does anyone know how markers in vegas work? are they due in full, upon demand, at any given time, or more like a bank loan, with an agreed upon repayment schedule? more importantly, are you more likely to catch comps and a better rating if you use a marker? anyone have an opinion?

**brianzz** · 18th January 2008, 09:42 AM

in the non-vegas casinos I've played in, markers are payable 14 to 60 days after they were taken out no interest, they know they got most of it back anyway

**tim5ny** · 24th January 2008, 02:15 PM

I would think Nashvegas could shed some light on this for you. Try and pm him!

**RobWin** · 24th January 2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by shdw06

does anyone know how markers in vegas work? are they due in full, upon demand, at any given time, or more like a bank loan, with an agreed upon repayment schedule? more importantly, are you more likely to catch comps and a better rating if you use a marker? anyone have an opinion?

Everytime I have used markers in the past I had gone up to the cashier cage to set up a line of credit by letting them run a background check on my checking account. They will then ask you how much you want to set it up for and based on your previous bank/checking account history you will either receive what you asked for or a lesser amount.

As far as payback, each individual casino is different and it is also based on your play there too, but the minimum time frame is usually 7 days up to around 60 days or they could choose to call them at any given time by running your check thru or calling you and asking for you to remit the funds by wire if you had not left them a check.

As far as catching comps and a better rating, "markers" don't have anything to do with that but what does is the amount of action that you show the casino....

**RobWin** · 24th January 2008, 04:55 PM

Maybe Nash will come on and give us his take on it...hear what markers are like for a whale...

**lojo** · 24th January 2008, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by RobWin

Maybe Nash will come on and give us his take on it...hear what markers are like for a whale...

Not guessing his action, but i tend to think he doesn't use them.

**RobWin** · 24th January 2008, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by lojo

Not guessing his action, but i tend to think he doesn't use them.

Yea, you probably right Lojo, Nash has deeeeeep pockets....

**two_card** · 24th January 2008, 10:50 PM

At Harrahs I set up a credit line.
They look at your financial history and present situation.

Now I write them a personal check at the cage and receive the cash.
30 days later they will cash that check if I have not paid.

**NASHVEGAS** · 25th January 2008, 02:16 AM

Originally Posted by lojo

Not guessing his action, but i tend to think he doesn't use them.

I use them for convenience in order that I do not have to carry large amounts of cash or sign hundreds of travelers checks. RW, summed it up pretty well as glanced but I will list a few other RANDOM THOUGHTS about markers that may not have been mentioned in this thread as I skimmed it:
1.Lines are not only determined by one's bank account balance but also a central gaming report that casinos obtain and one's own credit history! These are the primary criteria used.
2.Markers are basically the same as writing a check and I believe are negoiatable instruments as the casino can present markers for payment in the event the signer of the marker fails to meet it's obligation to pay.
3.Markers can be paid back at any time before due even while your are playing assuming the marker has not gone to the cage for processing.
4. I always request my paid markers be returned to me once they are paid in full. This is a personal preference. All paid in full markers upon return should be marked "PAID".
5.Vegas, per my experiences will not let you cash chips for cash if you have an outstanding balance on a marker even if payment is not due for X days. All markers would have to be paid in full before you could obtain cash for chips. Obviously,this is for several reasons with competive being a primary. It may even be a State regulation but I have no idea.....To the contrary, in Tunica and elsewhere (I assume) you can obtain cash for chips regardless of an outstanding balance on a marker then walk across the street to another casino!
6.I think that establishing a LOC can possibly contribute to better upfront comp commitments,invites,offers,etc. (depending on the casino). It does help to establish player loyalty in the eyes of casino management I would think.
7.Regardless of what your host or other casino management tells you, casino's will discount marker's for certain player's but they will never do it voluntarily as a rule. One must play their game and seek the discount. As an example, the Las Vegas megaresorts generally will not discount markers until losses exceed 6 figures for domestic players. International players get more consideration for marker discounting. Not sure why as I do not buy what I have been told!

I will post a paid marker in a few for all to see and hopefully be able to read!