Author Archives: queen of comps

Jean’s Story – Part 5 -Big Travel Adventures at Last

Posted on July 8, 2018 by queen of comps

When my husband Earl had to leave the Air Force on a medical discharge, we did not give up our dream for world travel.  Our financial situation was a little less tight now since VA compensation paid for much of … Continue reading →

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JULY PROMOTIONS

Posted on July 1, 2018 by queen of comps

Las Vegas is hopping, turning the one-day 4th of July holiday on Wednesday into a whole week of celebrations.  But don’t let down your guard when you are looking for promotions and end up getting fooled!  You must always read … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Slot Clubs, Technology | 3 Comments

A Vegas Trip Report from Angela, the Frugal Princess

Posted on June 21, 2018 by queen of comps

It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything as the Frugal Princess!  And I’m not sure I even qualify anymore, especially since my daughter is about the age when I became the “Frugal Princess,” and I have become a … Continue reading →

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Jean’s Story – Part 4 – Entering the Adult World

Posted on June 12, 2018 by queen of comps

Off to College After graduating from high school, there was really no question about where I would go to college. I would attend GBS (God’s Bible School) in Cincinnati, Ohio, for many years the conservative choice for many young people … Continue reading →

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Promotions You Can Not Do

Posted on June 3, 2018 by queen of comps

At any one time there are hundreds of thousands of casino promotions available across the United States – probably millions if you count every room offer, food discount, entertainment special as well as gambling bonuses, incentives, and special events.  Obviously, … Continue reading →

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A Promotion Rant for June

Posted on May 27, 2018 by queen of comps

First a compliment to a few casinos – this month some of you seemed to realize that players like to plan ahead.  I always hated it when there was a holiday toward the end of a month –  and marketing … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Casino Promotions | 17 Comments

Jean’s Story – Part 3 – The Teenage Years

Posted on May 19, 2018 by queen of comps

The Bookworm Much to my relief, after frequent transfers and moves during my early years, my father finally was able to stay as pastor at the same church for four years, which luckily happened to be during my complete high … Continue reading →

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Interesting Reads and Important Dates

Posted on May 10, 2018 by queen of comps

Today (May 10) is the last day to get a discount on the registration fee for the fun-filled and information-packed Zorkfest beginning May 25.  Study the schedule of sessions to see which ones you could choose to save money on … Continue reading →

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May Casino News and Promos

Posted on May 1, 2018 by queen of comps

Check websites of all your favorite casinos – and maybe not just those where you regularly play –  for many promotions on or around May holidays – Cinco de Mayo (5th), Mother’s Day (13th), and Memorial Day (28th).  There will … Continue reading →

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Jean’s Story – Part 2 – The “Born” Teacher?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by queen of comps

In the summer of 1943 my parents gave me the most exciting news I had heard in my short life thus far.  My father had been assigned to a new church and we were moving from Kentucky to Indiana, where … Continue reading →

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