Author Archives: queen of comps

APRIL VEGAS PROMOTION NEWS

Posted on April 2, 2017 by queen of comps

First an explanation about these blogs in which I discuss casino promotions. Obviously I talk about only a tiny percentage of casinos in Las Vegas. I often have more personal and detailed information about just the very few where we … Continue reading →

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This and That

Posted on March 31, 2017 by queen of comps

People often ask when they might run into Brad and me in a casino. One of our usual casino visits is on Wednesday afternoons at the Gold Coast, where we are playing NSUDs until the virtual drum closes at 4:15 … Continue reading →

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For Anyone Who Ever Plays a Slot Machine

Posted on March 25, 2017 by queen of comps

I know you never mention The Slots, but I am no good at poker machines. We read your column, anyway. This was a recent comment on one of my blogs. First, I want to thank you for being a loyal … Continue reading →

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The Boyd “YAH” Drama

Posted on March 18, 2017 by queen of comps

If you have been following the Boyd “Young at Heart” drama, you know that I have been trying to keep you up to date on the details as they have been frequently changed since “Black Wednesday.” That is what one … Continue reading →

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MIRACLES DO HAPPEN

Posted on March 9, 2017 by queen of comps

Sometimes casinos do take note of player complaints. I’ve been a little hard on casinos lately, especially critical of some of the policies of local ones in Vegas. However, today I want to give out a note of praise to … Continue reading →

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MARCH VEGAS PROMOTION NEWS

Posted on March 2, 2017 by queen of comps

STATIONS CASINOS Although their loyalty card and some advertising and promotion mailings still sometimes use the name “Boarding Pass,” marketing seems to be favoring the term “My Rewards” in many instances. I wonder if they eventually want to permanently get … Continue reading →

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The Start of a Very Happy Week

Posted on February 27, 2017 by queen of comps

OMG – Such warm and happy feelings tonight after a wonderful two-hour flood of memories covering 50 years of favorite music. An Engelbert Humperdinck show – at 80, he’s still “got it.” A great start to what will be a … Continue reading →

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Talking Blackjack

Posted on February 19, 2017 by queen of comps

Today I want to talk blackjack. Although video poker has been our core game for about 25 years, we haven’t forgotten our first 6 years when blackjack took center stage in our casino life. And we still hit the BJ … Continue reading →

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MORE DETAILS ABOUT PROMOTIONS

Posted on February 12, 2017 by queen of comps

In this blog entry I will give some additional information I have gleaned while talking to other players and reading in the online gambling forums. I can’t stress too often how important it is to utilize these kinds of resources. However, I … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY VEGAS PROMOTION NEWS

Posted on February 4, 2017 by queen of comps

Many casinos are doing a better job on their websites, giving detailed timely promotion information and updated details on personal players club accounts. And some are even providing extra conveniences.  For example, you can go to any Boyd property website … Continue reading →

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