Part III: Business & Regulation · Casino Marketing & Player Management

Front Money

Comps & Incentives

Funds deposited with the casino by a player in advance of their visit, held in a secure account and made available for gaming upon arrival. Front money deposits demonstrate player commitment and financial capacity, and are often a prerequisite for significant comp arrangements, credit lines, or rolling chip programs. Players deposit front money via wire transfer, cashier’s check, or cash at the cage. The amount of front money on deposit often correlates with the player’s expected betting level and serves as a basis for pre-trip comp planning by hosts.

In practice

In Macau VIP operations, front money deposits are a standard prerequisite for accessing rolling chip/dead chip programs and establishing credit relationships.

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