Just got back from the casino (see my report in the Counting forum). I didn't get a room comped-- though I dearly would have loved to. The region was hit by a massive ice storm, and I'd have rather stayed in a free room than drive home. C'est la vive.
It wasn't for lack of trying, let me tell you. I first played two shoes of blackjack, then hours of poker, then more shoes of blackjack. If I had to guess, I'd say I wagered ~$3600.
Attempt 1: At the Blackjack pit, after playing two shoes and ratholing a bunch of chips :devil: I talked to a critter. This was the first time I'd used my p-card, so that is why he (said he) couldn't give me the room. But he did comp my buffet.
Attempt 2: In the poker pit, after 4 hours, went to Pit Shift 2 and asked "because of the weather-- would like to play more-- blah blah-- oh, and that nice lady on Pit Crew 1 was mentioning something about a room?" Alas, they couldn't comp the room. Basically, they only comp poker players ~$0.40 an hour. No love, man. Regardless, I tried to hit up Pit Crew 3 after my next poker session before dinner. No luck.
Attempt 3: Played about 6 shoes at the end of the night. Got to talking with one of the critters-- real nice guy-- and he really tried to finagle a room for me. But for rooms the crits have to put in a request to players services or something, and they denied me. Oh well. (And I was even ratholing chips and playfully going on about how "well, even when I lose, your dealers still make the game fun...")
Maybe by next time, I'll have enough points/rep/whatever to get a room. Or I'll increase my spread, win, and get a $50 fleabag across the street =)