Monthly Archives: February 2013

March Vegas Promotions

Posted on February 28, 2013 by queen of comps

A note here at the beginning, particularly for new readers of this monthly report.  I don’t report on the same casinos each month. And even with those I usually mention, I don’t cover every promotion or mention all the details … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comps, M Casino, Meal Promo, Palms, Slot Clubs | 1 Comment

A Promotional “Sale”

Posted on February 26, 2013 by queen of comps

I just got an e-mail from the Palms informing me of a 1/2-price “sale” tomorrow  (Wednesday, Feb. 27).  That is a regular play-and-earn-stuff day, but the required points for the “stuff” items has been reduced, many by one-half.  A Promotional “Sale” … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought

Posted on February 25, 2013 by queen of comps

Luck enters into every contingency. You are a fool if you forget it — and a greater fool if you count upon it.  —Phyllis Bottome, British writer   Las Vegas is sort of like how God would do it if … Continue reading →

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WARNING: Proud Grandma Photos

Posted on February 20, 2013 by queen of comps

I try not to brag about my grandchildren or bore you with proud Grandma photos, but some of you have followed the Frugal Family doings down through the years.  For those who are interested in an update, here are photos taken December … Continue reading →

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More Response to your Comments

Posted on February 17, 2013 by queen of comps

First, thanks to everyone who says nice things about this blog. I find it a real compliment when people say they read it. A writer’s nightmare is when no one reads what they write!  🙂 Now to your questions and … Continue reading →

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Followup on Caesars Palace

Posted on February 14, 2013 by queen of comps

My apologies for a delay in approving some of your Comments and answering some of your questions.  Brad and I have been out of town for several days and then I have been down with some respiratory problems.  But now … Continue reading →

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Caesars Palace – Food Report

Posted on February 10, 2013 by queen of comps

Our play on the Vegas Strip has steadily decreased over the years.  Changing from out-of-town tourists to residents decreased our need for rooms so we shifted the emphasis away from good plays that included heavy comps.  Now we could spread … Continue reading →

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Q+A’s

Posted on February 3, 2013 by queen of comps

It’s time to answer some of the questions that have appeared in the “Comments” or come to me in private e-mails. Where can I find out what casinos offer the best Video Poker Odds and what those odds are? Q+A’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, Gripes, Q+A, Taxes, Video Poker | 12 Comments