Play at casinos enough and there will inevitably be a time when you make your introduction to a new casino. For the casino, it’s also their introduction to you. And so one aspect that comes out of a new casino introduction is the idea of a teaser offer – they’ve got a bit of information about you, but they’d love a bit more.
Let’s explore what this is, and how as a player you can make the most of it!
Casinos Love Data
One thing players should know (and regular Flip The Switch readers probably have caught on by now) is that casinos really find data valuable. Knowing what type of player you are can mean they can refine their offers to encourage you to come back to the casino.
This can cover aspects like are you more of a slots or table game player, or if you prefer to play on certain days of the week (or, alternatively, if they prefer for you to visit them on slower days to help even things out).
When you register as a new player for the casino, they obviously get the basic information like your location relative to the casino and your age (which can matter at a high level in terms of what various age brackets prefer to play), but the big piece of information they get is that first visit’s play.
They get to see how much you’re betting, what games you’re playing, the house edge on those games, and how long you play. This is very helpful information to getting to know you.
But they want to reinforce another visit, and get some more data on you, so that’s where the teaser offer comes in.
Understanding the Teaser Offer
The first offer you get from a casino will generally be a bit better than average. They have a few goals in mind, the biggest of which is they want to establish a pattern of you coming back, so getting you through the door that second time can be an important way to establish that relationship as more than a one and done.
They also would love to confirm if what they learned from the first visit is backed up on the second one. Do you play the same games? Similar bets? Do you stay longer or shorter? This all can factor into the offer mix as they get more sessions of information.
Casino offers are ultimately an evaluation of the past, with a hope of seeing that same result on the next visit if you’re enticed to come back.
Getting a Jump on Offers
Some casinos will even take a leap on new players with a proven play history elsewhere. Periodically casinos will put out offer matches – share your offer at another casino, and they’ll consider matching that offer to get you to visit their property. This has been more common at Vegas casinos as of late, with properties like Venetian and Rio most recently advertising these opportunities.
The most frequent of those that will offer these sorts of opportunities will be independent casinos trying to build a customer base in markets that have larger customer bases or properties. It’s something worth looking for on a casino’s website to see if before your first visit you can take advantage of perks right away.
Another thing to look for is if your first visit to the casino qualifies for an upfront reward or a play and earn opportunity. Many casinos nowadays have sign up offers that get increasingly valuable as you play more.
It can give you another reason, beyond the teaser offer, to make sure your first visit to the casino shows what you can be worth to them by playing decently to your normal time and budget you’d give another casino, as opposed to a hit and run.
Takeaway
Like many things, making a good first impression to the casino can be a good idea. It’s your ticket to a nice come back offer that lets you get a bit more out of your casino visit, particularly given it’s money you would likely have otherwise spent anyway.
