Monthly Archives: January 2013

February Vegas Promotions

Posted on January 29, 2013 by queen of comps

All casinos are holding “Big Game” celebrations on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, with some promotions running the whole weekend.  Expect crowded casinos and gridlock traffic conditions in town, especially on the Strip.  The city will also be very busy … Continue reading →

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The New Tier System for Caesars Properties

Posted on January 24, 2013 by queen of comps

CZR’s rolled out a greatly revised player’s club system January 1, 2013. You can see the details here.   Although there are many changes, it is emphasized that the Tier Status you earned in 2012 is valid throughout all of 2013. … Continue reading →

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A Thank-You from Brad

Posted on January 20, 2013 by queen of comps

Brad sends a big “Thank You” for all the birthday wishes. He had a great day, with lots of phone calls, Facebook messages, and in-person greetings as we made our usual Friday casino rounds.  We cashed checks and did our … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Brad

Posted on January 17, 2013 by queen of comps

Tomorrow, January 18th, Brad will be 81!                                           People often ask about his health – and he likes to say he … Continue reading →

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Tax Time

Posted on January 14, 2013 by queen of comps

It’s getting near that time when we start thinking about our tax returns.  And many casino goers are wondering about how they need to deal with their gambling information, particularly if they received one (or more) W-2G’s for the first … Continue reading →

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Some Additions to the January Report

Posted on January 9, 2013 by queen of comps

ELLIS ISLAND When we stopped in today, we saw signs at the players club desk about the change in the Platinum Tier:  The 6-month requirement has changed from  54k to 60K and January play would be reflected in the March … Continue reading →

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A Photo Worth a 1000 Words – Not!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by queen of comps

When I included the above photo recently, in the “Comments” someone asked,  “But where was a place for the queen?’  So here is the answer, The Frugal Gambler bathroom! A Photo Worth a 1000 Words – Not! was last modified: January 8th, 2013 by queen of comps

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End of the Guessing Game

Posted on January 4, 2013 by queen of comps

          Okay, you all gave some very interesting guesses –  and a few of you were pretty close.  But here’s the skinny: End of the Guessing Game was last modified: January 4th, 2013 by queen of … Continue reading →

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January Vegas Promotions

Posted on January 1, 2013 by queen of comps

Happy New Year to all – and hopefully some of the information here will help start you off to a prosperous gambling new year. Do you like to keep up on changes in VP inventories all over the U.S?  You do … Continue reading →

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