Casino Host The D Las Vegas
Niall Glennon
The D of Las Vegas Apr 2012 – Present8 years 5 months Las Vegas, Nevada Area Executive Host handling casino players and their needs at the D of Las Vegas. The D gets gaming done on a whole new level. At the D Las Vegas Casino, we don’t just have slot machines and table games, we have casino games that raise the stakes on fun. From the classic blackjack tables to new and vintage slot machines, there is a game for every gamer. Sarah C, Manager at The D Casino Hotel Las Vegas, responded to this review Responded January 15, 2014 Thank you for the review! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your gambling experience with us! Darren is a great host to have here at the D, he always ensures his guests have the best time.
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Welcome to casino hosts of las vegas We are anxious to welcome you to our exciting city and would love to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves. We are a group of Casino Hosts that have worked in the industry for many years.
Director of Player Development
702-507-5904
nglennon@theresortatsummerlin.com
After working over 25 years in the local gaming and hospitality industry, Niall knows what locals like and how they expect to be treated. Using his extensive knowledge and experience Niall aims to provide an even better experience for our players and guests.
Keith R. Kudrewicz
Executive Casino Host
702-869-7240
kkudrewicz@theresortatsummerlin.com
Keith helped to open Rampart Casino in 1999 as a valet attendant and returned in late 2012. He hails from Buffalo, New York but has lived in Las Vegas for more than three decades. Keith has worked in all facets of the gaming and hospitality industry as a Front Desk Agent, Bellman, Night Auditor, Security Officer, and Casino Host. One job Keith has never but has always wanted to be is as a magician, despite not knowing any magic tricks.
Gina Lombardi
Executive Casino Host
702-507-5932
glombardi@theresortatsummerlin.com
Gina started at the Rampart Casino in 2001 and has spent more than two decades in the gaming industry, and nearly half of that as a Casino Host, which she loves. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Gina was a young singing sensation and has performed all over the country, including at our own Addison’s Lounge. She loves bowling, and says everyone else loves her bowling also – her average is only 99 so she always finds a cheering crowd.
Brenda Park
Executive Casino Host
702-507-5924
bpark@theresortatsummerlin.com
Brenda has been an Executive Casino Host for nearly three decades, and rejoined the Rampart Casino team in 2012. She hails from Pusan, South Korea, but has lived in Las Vegas since 1972. Brenda says she truly loves coming in to work every day to assist guests, and says there’s no better casino to work for than the Rampart. Before she gets too old she’d like to jump out of a plane and take a hot air balloon ride in New Zealand!
Esther DeVeraFort
Executive Casino Host
702-507-5906
efort@theresortatsummerlin.com
As an industry veteran with 15+ years experience, Esther is ecstatic to work with true leaders in the field here at the resort. She loves building genuine relationships and providing her guests with impeccable service. When she is not assisting guests, she enjoys traveling the world with her husband, cooking, and spending time with her four beautiful children.
Kalceylynn Lucena
Casino Host
702-507-5983
klucena@theresortatsummerlin.com
Kalcey has been in the Casino industry and Rampart Casino for about 8 years. She was born and raised in Hawaii. As a Casino Host she enjoys creating lasting memories and building relationships with our guests. What she loves about work are the guests she works for and the people she works with. She enjoys playing pool, any kind of poker, listening to music and spending time with her family.
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- 3 Benefits of Having a Host
What is a Casino Host?
A casino host is a personal casino representative. Instead of calling reservations to book a room, or calling restaurants to book a reservation, your host will be able to take care of everything for you. If you are in a casino, there will usually be a designated host on duty that can help you at any hour, even if you don’t have one assigned to you.
Hosts are not usually on the casino floor like dealers or floor people. They will greet you and stop by if you are playing, but they do not have any other job beyond making sure their players are taken care of. At some casino properties, there will be different tiers of hosts, where higher value players are assigned to more experienced hosts.
Have a Host Assigned
If you only play low limit blackjack or slots a few times per year, the odds are that you won’t have a host assigned. If you ask for one, the casino may find a host for you, but it will largely defeat the purpose as they won’t have a lot to offer you. Look at it this way, the host if your own butler when you are planning a trip to, or are currently at a casino. If your play is valuable enough to the casino, they will assign you said butler. If you are an infrequent, low limit player, this is not an expense they are looking to spare.
Casinos handle their host programs differently depending on the property. Some will meet you face to face while you are playing. Others will give you a call or email to establish a line of contact. If you have put in a decent amount of gambling volume at a casino but still don’t have a host (or one that you know of), the next step is to reach out.
If you are at a casino, visiting the host office is your best play for obtaining a host. Sometimes you will already have on your account, but they simply didn’t contact you. Other times a host will need to be located for you. Most casinos have dozens of hosts (depending on their size), so one should be available for your immediate assistance. Once you finally have a casino host, the next step is understanding what benefits you will now be able to realize.
Benefits of Having a Host
The tricky part about having a host is that there is a lot of give and take. Do the hosts want to see you play a lot at their casino? Yes, of course. Do they want to see you lose? No, though some incorrectly believe this to be the case. The ultimate goal of any host is to ensure that you are kept happy during your visit.
Try to be reasonable about what you should expect as a player. If you are playing $100/spin high limit slots for hours on end, your host will likely offer you unlimited room charges, but if you are playing smaller games, they will draw the line at a lower limit.
Convenience
Convenience is what a host is all about. They will arrange a ride for you, book show tickets, book your rooms, arrange restaurant reservations, and cater to just about every need you have. Within reason, a host will do anything (non monetary) that improves your stay, even if you aren’t a high limit player. This measure of convenience is why players of almost any limit will benefit from having their own host
Casino Offers
If you have a host, they will generally be able to cater specific offers to your play. For example, they can make sure you are the first to know about a gift card and free play giveaway. Perhaps the casino you are playing at is going to be sold out for New Years. If you are a consistent player, your host will reach out to make sure you have a room available if you are looking for one. Offers come in the mail all the time, but a good host will make sure you are always able to book the ones that you want before they fill up.
Comped Rooms
Comped rooms are much, much easier to obtain if you have a host. Calling the reservations line will not usually net you a free room, especially without an explicit offer. A host, however, can bypass this and book a room on your behalf. Plus, this is less likely to impact your future offers than if you book via the marketing department. The host should be your friend, so always try to book a room with them first before you call the hotel itself.
Comped Meals
As is the case with rooms, a host will be able to offer you more in the way of free food than the casino will give you by default. Sure, the casino may allow you to use your comps to pay for any room or dining charges, but a host can comp an amount above and beyond this. Ask ahead and your host should be able to tell you how much comp money they can allocate for meals.
Extra Benefits
Casino Host The D Las Vegas Hotel And Casino
A quality host will get to know you personally. As a result, they will have the ability to give you some extra perks where they see fit. For example, you may receive a free play offer or a bottle of wine on your birthday. They may even surprise you with a gift on Christmas. These are the sort of added benefits that only a host can deliver.