Comp points guide

Comp points guide basics: what comp points are

Comp points are a casino's reward currency. You earn them automatically as you wager, and you swap them for bonus credit or cash once you have enough. The name comes from “complimentary”, the free meals and rooms land-based casinos give regular players. Our glossary has a short comp points definition.

Online, comps are almost always tied to a loyalty or VIP program: the higher your tier, the faster you earn. What matters to you is three numbers: how many points each dollar earns, how many points make a dollar, and what rules apply when you redeem.

This comp points guide works through those three numbers with real published figures, so you can see what comps are worth before you count on them. It sits alongside our other online casino guides on bonuses and banking.

Comp point conversion rates at our partner casinos

Only some partners publish comp details. Where the figure comes from a review site instead of the casino, we say so.

SlotoCash lists the 100 = $1 rate on its promotions page (opens in a new tab) and the tier earn rates on its VIP Club page (opens in a new tab). Silver Oak gives the same conversion and the 12-month expiry on its promotions pages (opens in a new tab). Planet 7's figures come from a Blockonomi review (opens in a new tab), because the casino's own site couldn't be checked.

How to calculate what your comp points are worth

You can turn any published comp scheme into a simple percentage. That number, the rebate, is what you compare with the house edge.

1. Find the conversion rate. At SlotoCash it is 100 points = $1, so one point is worth $0.01.
2. Find the earn rate for your tier. SlotoCash Platinum earns 1 point per $5 wagered.
3. Divide the point value by the dollars needed to earn it: $0.01 ÷ $5 = $0.002 per dollar wagered.
4. Turn that into a percentage: $0.002 is 0.2% of every dollar wagered.
5. Apply any redemption wagering or expiry rules, which can only lower the figure.

The same steps give 0.13% at SlotoCash Gold (1 point per $7.50) and 0.25% at Diamond (1 point per $4). Our casino math basics guide explains percentages like these in more depth.

Comp points vs the house edge: a dollar comparison

Comp points only make sense next to what you expect to lose. Expected loss equals total stake × house edge. RTG's Sweet 16 is reported by third-party sites at a 96.25% RTP, so its edge is 3.75%. The table assumes 500 spins at each stake as an example.

Even at the best published rate, comps return about one-fifteenth of the expected loss on this slot. On a lower-RTP game the gap is wider. That is the honest math: comps soften the cost a little, and the house edge still decides the long-run result.

Comp points guide to redemption, step by step

Casinos handle redemption differently, and partners don't publish screen-by-screen instructions, so use this as a checklist rather than a menu map.

1. Check your points balance in your account or ask live chat for it.
2. Confirm the minimum. Planet 7 is reported to need 1,000 points ($10) and a $0 balance before redemption.
3. Ask whether redeemed comps arrive as cash or as bonus credit, and what wagering applies.
4. Note any max bet, game restrictions or max cashout that apply to the credit.
5. Redeem, then record the date, points used and credit received in your gambling records.

Wagering on redeemed comp points: the hidden cost

Third-party reviews report that Planet 7's redeemed comps carry 30x wagering on slots, keno, scratch cards and bingo, and 60x on video poker and table games. Here is what that does to a minimum redemption.

• 1,000 points = $10 in bonus credit.
• 30x wagering on slots means $10 × 30 = $300 must be wagered.
• At a 3.75% house edge, the expected loss on $300 is $11.25.
• On video poker or table games, 60x means $600 of wagering.

Because the expected loss on the required wagering ($11.25) is larger than the $10 credit, converted comps are likely, on average, to be played away before they can be withdrawn. Some sessions will finish ahead; most won't. Our pages on wagering requirements and bonus game weighting explain why table games clear so slowly.

Comp point expiry and inactive accounts

Points don't always wait for you. Silver Oak's promotions say comp points expire after 12 months, and SlotoCash's general terms say account balances are voided after 12 consecutive months without a login. Silver Oak's terms mark accounts inactive after two years.

If you only play occasionally, redeem small balances before they lapse, or accept that they may disappear. Our page on casino dormant accounts covers inactivity rules more broadly.

Which casino games earn comp points fastest?

None of our partners publish a game-by-game comp table, so we can't say that slots earn more than blackjack at any of them. Ask support before you assume a game earns at the full rate.

What you can compare is cost. A game with a lower house edge costs less per dollar wagered, so the same comp rate covers a bigger share of your expected loss. Our guide to video poker strategy and the page on blackjack basic strategy show how correct play lowers the edge. Remember that bonus credit from comps is often restricted or weighted lower on table games.

Comp point myths, corrected

If the numbers above surprise you, our casino myths guide covers other common misreadings of how casinos make money.

Using comp points without overspending

Comps are designed to make you feel your play is building toward something. Treat them as a small discount on entertainment you had already budgeted for, and never extend a session to reach a redemption threshold.

A fixed gambling budget and a deposit limit help. If you notice yourself chasing points or losses, the National Problem Gambling Helpline (opens in a new tab) is free and confidential at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), by call, text or chat.

Comp points at partners with offers via our links

We list the three partners whose comp conversion rate is published or reported. Royal Ace and Slot Madness were on our original list, but no comp details for them are published, so we've left them out here. All three below are offshore casinos, not licensed or regulated by any US state, so check your state's law first using our states hub. We earn a commission from these links, and our ranking order is commercial.

SlotoCash: $6,000 Welcome Bonus + 60 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). The casino's own site advertises $7,777 + 300 spins over five deposits, with 25x wagering on deposit plus bonus, a $20 minimum per bonus and no max cashout (primary). It publishes 100 comp points = $1 and tier earn rates. It was named by the Michigan Gaming Control Board on October 8, 2026. See the SlotoCash review.

Silver Oak: $2,500 Welcome Bonus + 50 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Its site lists 100% on each of ten deposits with no max withdrawal on that offer, but quotes 30x wagering on the offer page and 40x on slots in its terms, so check before depositing. Comps are 100 = $1 and expire after 12 months. It was named in a Michigan release on April 9, 2025. See the Silver Oak review.

Planet 7: $2,750 Welcome Bonus + 45 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Third-party reviews report a WELCOME200 code at 200% with 30x wagering on slots and a $1,000 max cashout, plus the comp rules above. It was also named in the April 9, 2025 Michigan release. See the Planet 7 review. Bonuses at all three are slot-focused; table games are often excluded or weighted lower.

21+ (18+ where allowed). Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: responsible gambling tools and free help. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).