When all is said and done, a casino is a business. They don't owe us anything and certainly not a way to make a living.

The offers and comps (offered by CET or any other casino) only exist because the casino feels and hopes to bring you in and lose more than they are offering...we all get that (or should get that).

Sure it sucks when casino offers are decreased, but I don't think that's any different than what credit card companies or other retailers do. The amount of points earned from credit card use to book flights always increases year to year. In Canada we have the Air Miles Program, and the amount of Air Miles needed to purchase gift items or flights has always trended upward. That's how all loyalty programs work.

Casinos are in a class by themselves when it comes to business. When you spend $4500 on an all inclusive vacation for 2 to Mexico, you are getting your flight, hotel, entertainment, food and alcohol included. Those things may be worth $4500 to you, but to the tour operator and resort, that trip is NOT worth $4500. Their profit margin is built into that retail price.

When you place a $4500 sports bet (or any kind of bet) at a casino, you are trying to walk out with $4500 of the casino's cash which is... you know...really worth $4500.

I used to place sports bets through a bookie. Never had a problem paying him or collecting from him. I received nothing in return for my "action". At least in a Las Vegas casino you can get free drinks and a nice environment to watch the games in the sports books.