Yes, many thanks, AP! That was incredibly helpful - exactly what I needed. I think I knew they're were no "rules" but wanted to make sure my comfortable level of play would be in the right ballpark.
I've only started playing heavily fairly recently - I've always used my travel buffet as a bankroll for playing quarter JoB for rooms and beers, and felt well compensated. I'm actually more of an advantage player of hotel and airline programs - but there's a synergy between that game and casinos offers that I'm enjoying learning to maximize.
I'm fortunate to have traveling companions who are used to (benefiting from) my points games, so I have extra opportunities for testing there. One of them only plays slots, but was happy to play all day on my account when I got a huge multiplier - I can only assume that's why Harrah's Laughlin wants me back.
In any event, I appreciate the general advice - my bankroll is stronger than my stomach, and just keeps getting larger as I'm able to offset other costs. For instance, I pay good money to attain Southwest Companion Pass status, and airfare credits offset that and might even get me to AList+ status next year. I only count actual "back to bankroll" dollars when calculating EV, but some of the money saved in the overall travel budget ends up in the bankroll eventually. As I learn more, I'd be very interested in discussing the possibilities of "stacking" other loyalty programs with casino play.
Oh, and Jean, don't sell yourself short - trial and error is about as scientific as it gets! ;-)
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