StudiodeKadent, tell me about it! Casino monopoly = horrendous player treatment. I'm surprised they haven't implemented a no mid shoe entry policy yet. Every high rolling Asian in there is more than content to play from start to finish, wagering between $5 and $25 on perfect pairs also! They don't need any mid shoe type clientele! Knock on wood they don't, however...
AussiePlayer, I sometimes use my card. Sometimes I don't. I used to be a dealer at Crown, and a fellow friend I trained with who still deals high limit BJ recommended I didn't. However, there has been much debate on this topic with some advocating for rated play, and some who say it is a definite no no. I think with Crown being the size that it is, would be pretty silly to take low limit counting as a threat. I use my card for A LOT of things, including meals etc. So they know I spend money elsewhere. I also give the card to my friends or parents or even parents of friends to use on the pokies or other -EV games, so it makes me look like a regular gambler. Not to mention they are boosting up my points for free parking, meals, and most importantly, CASH! I have received a couple hundred free dollars from Crown through the use of my card on dinners or from people using it for rated play.