(new) question on drinks for gambling

[NovCruisin]

Has anyone ever put all their money up front on a table to qualify immediately for comped drinks knowing that you might not necessarily use all that money?

 

For example: Say I get $2k in chips at roulette on day 1, that should qualify me for free drinks, but during that day I only gamble say $200 and take the other $1,800 in chips with me to use throughout the rest of the cruise. Would that work?

[Lil2Angelic]

No it's based on points earned from actual play. So for instance if I go and load $2000 on to my player bank and then play only $200 and cash out the balance that's not going to qualify me for the drinks on us card. You may however see if the casino host will comp you a drink. Hope this helps!

[NovCruisin]

3 minutes ago, Lil2Angelic said:

No it's based on points earned from actual play. So for instance if I go and load $2000 on to my player bank and then play only $200 and cash out the balance that's not going to qualify me for the drinks on us card. You may however see if the casino host will comp you a drink. Hope this helps!

Gotcha! Thanks so much for the quick reply!

[NCTribeFan]

Problem is knowing how much you're "earning" at the wheel.  I can never get a straight answer from the casino host.  If you play slots, you can see your points.  Not so with table play.

 

But I've thought about trying OP's method (except starting with a bit less!!) to see if it would get me anywhere! 

 

Just off my first MSC cruise 2 weeks ago.  They actually upload the points you're earning at the tables onto your card so they add to your slot points.  That way you always know where you are!