Comments on: 35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 6

By: james mason

james mason — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 03:09:07 +0000

I loved Key Largo on flamingo 101 joker wild(1175) plus a $25 bonus coupon for the royal and .75% cash back and sometimes triple cashback never paid for a room and food in the cafe soso but was comped. my average was at least 108% of dollars thru not including comps.

By: Janet Ogorek

Janet Ogorek — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:34:14 +0000

I really enjoy your writing and the memories of Vegas years past. Just your biography and experiences could fill another book.

By: Maureen (Mo)

Maureen (Mo) — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:21:32 +0000

Thanks for the great stories, I agree with Sherry and George!!!

My only Royal in Vegas was at Silver City (nickels when you still put in coins), one at Foxwoods and one at Mohegan Sun.

Please stay safe,
Mo

By: Sherry & George

Sherry & George — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 19:26:51 +0000

Stay tuned indeed – can’t wait for “the rest of the story” !

By: Richard Joerres

Richard Joerres — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 18:12:53 +0000

Jean: Your 35 series reminds me of the trips to vegas by my wife and I. We have been going for ten years now, and some years twice. My wife works hard at coupony and comps, Almost all of our rooms are comped and most of our trips are 10 to 14 days,we love your stories and hope it is a 35 part series.

By: Correna Stidham

Correna Stidham — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 17:00:40 +0000

Once again, thank you so very much for taking the time to share the stories of your past – both personal and vp-related. I find it very enjoyable to read – especially now – when it seems we are deluged with stores of doom and gloom every where we turn. Praying God will keep you two healthy and safe in your new home. ♥

By: Theresa C

Theresa C — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 01:09:10 +0000

I hit my first two Royal Flushes in a 6 day trip to Vegas playing good pay Video Poker that I learned from your Software – Frugal Video Poker. To this date my only Royal Flushes yet I still try. Thank you for these posts. I love reading your history and since I have quit watching the news until they start covering “good” news I now have your weekly history lessons to read. Thank you again. T

By: Martin

Martin — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:49:32 +0000

Thanks for these wonderful stories/blog – as many of these places aren’t even around anymore. I had a few stays at the ‘Ho and ‘Dust myself ( but mostly after the new Tower had been built). The fastest vp Royal I had was when showing a friend ‘how to play’ vp at Binion’s and on my 6th hand was holding a King/Jack of Hearts and the T-Q-A filled in for one of my first .25 $1k RF wins! A few others were on bday trips (Main Street Stn, Sam’s Town, Colorado Belle- when they had good 8/5 BP prog, sadly now a closed casino post CoVid). One more : I needed the Ace of Spades (and like Mel Gibson in Maverick, it fell into place) at the Montelago (now closed) on the good Joker Poker game. I got ‘hooked’ on Jokers Wild with the 4700 versions, rare to non-existent now. My best 4700 was holding a ‘solo’ King of Hearts (as best hold), and I was kind of new back then too, using Lenny Frome’s book or similar. Anyhow, I knew to hold that card, and I filled my only 4-card redraw that I can remember! It locked up and the (Arizona Charlies East/Boulder) change/slot guy said- that was a pretty good redraw! LOL. Love these blogs/tales and stories. While some of the places and games are gone, they ‘live on’ in these types of posts. Thank you Jean and Brad for the wonderful memories!! Martin SDiego.