trkwak said:
The reason I don't use the bonuses is usually because of the ridiculous play through. Most times I would have cashed out on my winnings I can't because I need to play it through X amount more times. It's not worth the hassle to me.
I understand why you would feel it's a hassle. But next time, check your play at each of the casinos you frequent. Add up your total wagered, then deduct baccarat and roulette....if your monthly total is $2500 and higher, you've missed an opportunity for the $100 bonuses available at Omni, Sands, and Intercasino, since you would have already made the wagering requirement.
If you DO wager a total of $2500, but prefer the "convenience" of cashing out whenever you wish, then it's really a matter of discipline.
Put it this way - let's say you deposit $200 at Intercasino. You cash out whenever you have a net profit of 50%, so your first cashout is $300. A few days later, you deposit $200 again, and strive to hit the same goal. And the cycle continues. During the course of a month, your wagers exceed $2500.
So why not just leave your $300 in the casino ($200 initial deposit + $100 first net profit), and play accordingly? With the bonus, you'd actually START with $300, and your balance after your first net profit would be $400. You could literally increase your individual wagers by 50% since you're playing with "casino money".
The only true "advantage" is that your approach enables you to access your funds immediately. But why do you really need to? Aside from the psychological security it might provide, if you plan on going back to the casino later, those funds are as much "at risk" than if they were still held at the casino.