Jerry; I don't know how points are accumulated by the "whales" in the casino industry ... maybe you do. Quite possibly when one is playing thousands of dollars a hand (or more) ... I would think that the points are awarded differently than with a $1 slot player or $25 BJ player.

I'm told there are less than a dozen individuals who have actually been issued one of these cards. As for 'hype' ... yes, I'm sure that's part of the mystique as well. I just thought it was noteworthy and interesting to show the card to those who've never seen one. I don't think the chances are very great that one will be left behind by a "whale".