Q: I don't mean to be personal, but do you and your husband actually make money playing the video poker games in the casinos, or is your income from the sales of your products?

A: Yes, we make money playing VP; lots of money some years, just a little other years. Since we started playing VP in 1991, we have had only one losing year and that was a very small monetary loss. Some would say it was not a losing year at all since we don’t count comps, but have $20-40k worth of them each year. Much of our cash profit, especially in the last few years, comes more from slot club benefits and promotions rather from the games themselves. We find that our choice of good plays is much broader when we consider the total EV (expected value) of slightly negative games with high cash benefits and/or strong promotions than if we limit ourselves to positive games.

The money we make from the sales of my products is overall much less than what we make playing video poker. Writing is more an act of love!

Q: A comment from a poster on the Atlantic City VP Internet forum, mentioning Brad’s propensity to hit big jackpots, the latest being dealt a royal on a quarter Hundred Play machine, $100,000. “My wife and I have a deal. The one who hits a high jackpot shares 25% of the win with the other. Now if you guys aren't pooling funds, this is a good time to start that policy!”

A: We play out of one bankroll - our finances have been co-mingled from the git-go.

Q: I really appreciate the sacrifices of soldiers like your Army son-in-law. Can we send him a box?

A: The family appreciates your offer, but he is “out in the field” right now where mail delivery is very uncertain - and he is scheduled to come home in a few weeks. But click on this video for a great idea on how we all could show our appreciation when we see a soldier anywhere.

A: Yes, I dye my hair. And I vary the shades – Brad likes a variety of women.

A: Yes, I watch my weight. But remember - - - 'STRESSED' spelled backwards is 'DESSERTS'

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