# Comp

> Source: [Comp in the Smarter.Poker Glossary](https://smarter.poker/glossary/comp)

## Definition
A Comp, Short For Complimentary, Is A Reward A Poker Room Or Casino Gives Players For Time Played, Such As Food Credits Or Points Toward Merchandise. Comps Are Usually Earned Per Hour Of Live Play And Tracked On A Player Card. Each Venue Sets Its Own Earning Rate, Redemption Rules And Expiry Policy For Comps.

- **Category**: Live Room
- **Term Code**: `comp`
- **DefinedTermSet**: [Smarter.Poker Poker Glossary](https://smarter.poker/glossary)

## Related Poker Terms

- [Rake](https://smarter.poker/glossary/rake) ([Markdown](https://smarter.poker/glossary/rake.md)): Rake Is The Fee A Card Room Or Club Takes From Each Pot Or Tournament Entry To Pay For Running The Game, Usually A Percentage Of The Pot Up To A Cap. Rake Is The Main Way A Poker Operator Earns Revenue. In Play Credit Games, Rake Is Taken In Chips That Have No Cash Value.
- [Rakeback](https://smarter.poker/glossary/rakeback) ([Markdown](https://smarter.poker/glossary/rakeback.md)): Rakeback Is A Rebate Of Part Of The Rake A Player Pays, Returned By The Room, Club Or Agent As A Loyalty Incentive, Often As A Fixed Percentage Each Week. It Lowers The Effective Cost Of Playing. On Smarter.Poker There Is No Real-Money Gambling, So Any Rebate Is In Club Chips Or Rewards With No Cash Value.
- [High Hand Promotion](https://smarter.poker/glossary/high-hand-promotion) ([Markdown](https://smarter.poker/glossary/high-hand-promotion.md)): A High Hand Promotion Pays A Bonus To The Player Who Makes The Best Qualifying Hand During A Set Period, Such As The Highest Hand Of Each Hour Where Quads Or Better Qualify. Many Rooms Require Both Hole Cards To Play And The Hand To Reach Showdown. The Prize Is Usually Funded From A Small Drop Taken From Each Pot.
- [Waitlist](https://smarter.poker/glossary/waitlist) ([Markdown](https://smarter.poker/glossary/waitlist.md)): A Waitlist Is The Queue A Poker Room Keeps For Each Game, Such As 1/3 No Limit Hold'em, So Players Are Seated In Order As Seats Open. Players Can Join For Several Games At Once And Are Called By Name When A Seat Is Ready. Remote Waitlists Let Players Join From A Phone Before Arriving At The Room.

## Practice On Smarter.Poker

- [Club Commander](https://smarter.poker/hub/commander): Live Poker Room Waitlists, Game Boards And Tournament Clocks.
- [Club Commander Guide](https://smarter.poker/features/club-commander): Feature Specification For Cardroom Waitlists And Tournament Clocks.
- [Poker Near Me](https://smarter.poker/hub/poker-near-me/lobby): Find A Live Poker Room And Its Games.
- [Poker Near Me Guide](https://smarter.poker/features/poker-near-me): Live Poker Room And Tournament Discovery Specification.

## Compliance & Fair Play

There Is No Real-Money Gambling On Smarter.Poker: Club Chips Are Play Credits With No Cash Value, And Diamonds Are A Promotional Rewards Currency.