A Guide to Understanding Casino VIP Tiers

Every major casino, whether online or a massive physical resort, operates a highly structured loyalty program.

By offering increasingly lavish rewards, the casino incentivizes you to consolidate all of your gambling activity with their specific brand.

How Tier Credits are Calculated

Tier Credits, however, cannot be spent; they simply accumulate over the year to determine your current VIP status level.

Because slots have a higher house edge, betting $10 on a slot machine will earn you significantly more Tier Credits than betting $10 on blackjack.

• Never confuse your win/loss record with your Tier progress; a player who loses $100 quickly will have fewer credits than a player who grinds $100 all day
• Casinos often run ‘Tier Credit Multiplier Days’ (e.g., 5x points on Tuesdays) to drive massive foot traffic during traditionally slow mid-week periods
• The lowest entry-level tier is usually completely worthless, offering absolutely no tangible benefits beyond a piece of plastic

What Do You Actually Get as a VIP?

The most highly sought-after mid-tier perk at Vegas resorts is the complete waiver of mandatory daily resort fees.

Reaching the absolute highest tiers (Diamond, Seven Stars, or Black Card) unlocks a world of extreme, unbridled luxury.

A smart gambler views a VIP program as a pleasant secondary rebate, not the primary reason for placing a bet.