A multi-property comp bank allows comp points to be earned and redeemed in
an aggregated manner at a plurality of affiliated casino properties. The
comp bank includes a first bank account of comp points for each casino
patron having a balance that is visible to the patron, accessible by the
patron, and directly redeemable by the patron, and a second bank account
of comp points having a balance that is invisible to the patron,
accessible only by authorized casino employees, and redeemable on a
discretionary basis only by authorized casino employees. Each award of
comp points is apportioned between the patron's first and second bank
accounts according to a predetermined ratio. The comp points in the first
bank account can be aggregated across properties and redeemed at any
property, whereas the comp points in the second bank account can be
redeemed only at the property where they were earned .