Coping with Casino Changes
People keep asking us where we play these days now that so many casinos have either downgraded their video poker inventory and/or reduced their comp and slot club benefits. I usually don’t like to mention specific casinos where we play because they might not fit your goals, your bankroll, or your location. Some of the plays we do in Vegas are profitable only if you can go pick up the free play that is available several times a week. Others offer denominations that are either too low for your financial goals or too high for your bankroll.
Brad and I are definitely slowing down because of our declining energy levels – so we aren’t as concerned about the reduction of good plays that someone younger and/or healthier might be. And we have always had adequate income from other sources so video poker has never been a financial necessity for us. It is just a hobby that we have made profitable by working hard at it. This extra money has provided the “gravy” in our lifestyle and enabled us to help our families enjoy some luxuries that they otherwise couldn’t have afforded on their own. But most of all it has provided us with more years of fun than we could ever have imagined.