Comp Points

Comp points are loyalty points earned from real-money wagering that can be exchanged for bonus credit, cash or perks at a fixed redemption rate. The name is short for "complimentary" points, borrowed from land-based casinos, and online they function as a running score that rises every time you bet. Most sites award points as a fraction of the amount staked, then let you convert accumulated points back into value once you pass a minimum threshold. Slots usually earn faster than table games, reflecting their higher house edge. Two numbers define a comp-point scheme: the earn rate (how many points per unit wagered) and the redemption rate (how many points convert into one unit of reward). Both are set by the operator and can differ by game and by VIP tier, so the headline "points" figure means little until you know what a point is actually worth. Worked example: a casino awards 1 comp point per £10 wagered on slots, and 200 points redeem for £1 in bonus credit. If you wager £4,000 on slots you earn 400 points, which convert to £2 of bonus credit — an effective rebate of about 0.05% of turnover. On a VIP tier with a doubled earn rate, the same £4,000 would yield £4. That rebate sits on top of, not instead of, the game's normal return. For players, comp points are a small structural rebate worth factoring into bankroll planning, but never a reason to increase stakes; check whether redeemed credit is withdrawable cash or carries wagering requirements. Compare with loyalty points, comps, casino comps, VIP programmes and cashback.