Author Archives: queen of comps

The 24th Annual Blackjack Ball

Posted on March 29, 2020 by queen of comps

Some weeks ago I promised that I would write about this event, but I have found that it has been difficult to even start thinking about this as a subject for a blog.  The pandemic has turned the world upside-down. … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Reads, It's Personal, Public Appearances | 1 Comment

Keeping our Balance during a Crisis

Posted on March 22, 2020 by queen of comps

Everything is relative these days.  I battle allergies every spring – and that hasn’t changed with our move from Las Vegas to GA.  That same yellow pollen covers our car and the table on our porch.  I go from sneezing … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Coronavirus, Discounts, Gambling Resources, Gaming Writing, Good Reads, Health, Interesting Reads, Video Poker, VP Software | 10 Comments

A New Kind of Life with Corona

Posted on March 13, 2020 by queen of comps

Yes, Columbus, GA, may seem like calm backwater South compared to bustling cities like Las Vegas, but there is still fear and uncertainty as to when the virus will come to attack here.  “Will come” – not when it might … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, It's Personal | 7 Comments

Taking Advantage of CZR Benefits

Posted on March 5, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I told you about our “surprise” trip back to Las Vegas.  People were surprised to see us there, and honestly Brad and I surprised ourselves with this trip so soon after we had made the permanent move to … Continue reading →

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“You Aren’t Supposed To Be Here!”

Posted on February 26, 2020 by queen of comps

Yes, I heard that for the last few days while we were in Las Vegas.  “I thought you already moved to GA.” Yes, we did move to Columbus, GA, in early January. But we did make a quick trip back … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Casino Promotions, Gambling Resources, Video Poker | 5 Comments

Questions – Answered and Unanswered

Posted on February 15, 2020 by queen of comps

I love to answer reader questions, but I am getting some this month – as I do every year during tax season – that I cannot tackle.  I would like to give you specific answers you may need as you … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, Q+A, Taxes | 4 Comments

You Asked

Posted on February 9, 2020 by queen of comps

Good morning, Las Vegas, from sunny GA – a welcome change from, what the locals say, has been an unusually rainy winter spell.  We hope it ends soon!  Now time for some Q+A. Q:  Did you and Brad sell that … Continue reading →

Posted in Q+A, Video Poker | 6 Comments

A Deuce Requiem

Posted on January 30, 2020 by queen of comps

When I recently heard that the classic FPDW game (full pay Deuces Wild) had been pulled from all the Station properties in Las Vegas, a feeling of sadness came over me – and a rush of memories filled my thoughts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Poker | 14 Comments

Surviving a Major Move

Posted on January 14, 2020 by queen of comps

Hello – finally – from Georgia! I knew this move would be a lot of work – but it has been more exhausting than I expected –  and taking us longer to get settled .  I guess we had more … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, It's Personal, Non-Vegas Casinos | 9 Comments

Learn Something New about Jean Scott

Posted on December 23, 2019 by queen of comps

Editor’s Note: Jean Scott (along with Brad, Angela, Steve, and Kaitlyn) is up to her eyeballs packing boxes, moving furniture, and generally feeling harried and frazzled in preparation for her imminent relocation to Columbus, Georgia. Besides, she’s too modest to … Continue reading →

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