Monthly Archives: January 2011

Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 2, School Disappointment

Posted on January 29, 2011 by queen of comps

At age 6, Brad had a very traumatic experience connected with gambling. Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 2, School Disappointment was last modified: January 29th, 2011 by queen of comps

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Tax App for iPhone

Posted on January 26, 2011 by queen of comps

I was recently shown a new app for an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch that can be a great help for players in keeping a a gambling diary, something the IRS requires. Tax App for iPhone was last modified: January 26th, 2011 by queen of … Continue reading →

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Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 1,The Beginning

Posted on January 23, 2011 by queen of comps

Brad turned 79 last week and some of our friends were asking him how long he had been gambling.   That reminded me – again – of all the interesting stories he has told me about his past life before we … Continue reading →

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Response to Comments

Posted on January 19, 2011 by queen of comps

One reader wrote:  “Crooks? Coming from someone who is supposed to be an advantage player I find that pretty harsh. He took advantage of a glitch in software just as pretty much any advantage player would do.” –Not “any.”  Every … Continue reading →

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Interesting Reads

Posted on January 16, 2011 by queen of comps

Article in the Las Vegas Business Press about the city’s chances of becoming a center for medical tourism. Interesting Reads was last modified: January 19th, 2011 by queen of comps

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A Hit to Our Pockets Coming

Posted on January 14, 2011 by queen of comps

I believe that I have mentioned before on this blog that one of our favorite ways to pick up some extra money and/or comps is by participating in casino check-cashing promotions.  Although many local casinos have these, our favorite for many years … Continue reading →

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New Orleans Holiday Trip

Posted on January 12, 2011 by queen of comps

Okay, I’m pretty well caught up and ready to make my promised report about our New Orleans trip.  After a fun-filled holiday visit at the Frugal Princess house in Columbus, GA, all six of us, plus Zachary’s girlfriend, Taylor, piled into … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 7, 2011 by queen of comps

Early January I usually write on the subject of good resolutions for gamblers.  But this year I am going to recommend someone else’s article on the subject. New Year’s Resolutions was last modified: January 7th, 2011 by queen of comps

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Back From GA and NO

Posted on January 5, 2011 by queen of comps

Yes, we’re back home after 12 days of so much out-of-town fun it may take us months to recover!  Trying to keep up with two teenage grandchildren and their friends – I can’t decide if that keeps us young or ages … Continue reading →

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