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Yes – Goodbye to Vegas
Last August I had discussed our considerations about leaving the frugal gambling life and spending more time in Georgia near our family. If you didn’t read that blog, maybe you could go back to it and then better understand our … Continue reading
Posted in It's Personal, Q+A
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From My “This and That” File
I collect casino information as an on-going routine when I read the newspaper and articles in magazines and as I check almost daily numerous online forums and gambling websites. So, here is some info that has been piling up. Updates … Continue reading
Posted in Caesars, Casino Promotions, Holiday Greetings, Palms, Parking in Vegas, Slot Clubs
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CZR INFO
Don’t ask me what all will happen when CZR is swallowed up by Eldorado or what might be the new situation for CZR players. I don’t have a clue and it seems that even the highest-ups are saying it is … Continue reading
Posted in Caesars, Casino Promotions, Show Tickets, Slot Clubs
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More November Bonuses and News
November is turning out to be a good month for gambling bonuses and food specials, particularly on holidays. VETERANS DAY – Monday, November 11 Boyd Gaming is offering a 11x multiplier for all players with a Sapphire tier card and … Continue reading
November News and Promotions
Before I start talking about November promotions, I need to give you a heads-up about an important December note. You may have heard for years that December is the best time to go to Las Vegas if you are looking … Continue reading
A Story – Under a Harvest Moon (Part 2)
Last week we left our elderly couple outside the El Cortez pondering their next move. They actually were surprising themselves by feeling perky and even a little adventurous. So instead of calling Uber and heading home for a usual early … Continue reading
Posted in Blackjack, Casino Policy, Couponing, Food Review, Four Queens, Health, Luck, Memories, Transportation
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A Story – Under a Harvest Moon (Part 1)
Once upon a time – about a week ago – an elderly gambling couple decided they were tired of staying home. They had not been going out much because the gentleman was pretty frail after a hospital stay and continuing … Continue reading
Mid-Month News and Views
As I discussed in my last blog, many casinos are ramping up the coupons and discounts for their eateries. You can snag discounts with your Stations Boarding Pass players card at two coffee shops: Lucky Penny at the Palms and … Continue reading
Back on the Frugal Job
Just finished going through the 5 weeks of mail that piled up during our unexpected extended stay in GA. Lots of expired comps pitched into the wastebasket! But I looked them all over – and realized that although the casino … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Comps, Couponing, Gripes, Palms, Parking in Vegas, Slot Clubs, Technical Note, Video Poker, Wynn
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The Power of Love and Friendship
We are totally enveloped in the warmth of love as the flood of well wishes pour in for our upcoming retirement and move to GA. They have come here in the Comments, on Facebook, in my Inbox, and when you … Continue reading →