Author Archives: queen of comps

Tahoe Adventure

Posted on November 18, 2016 by queen of comps

Recently we took a family casino vacation to Tahoe, staying on an offer from Harrah’s.  Although we had been here many times before, this was the first time daughter Angela and her hubby Steve had been here so they kept busy with active choices … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel | 7 Comments

More Promotional Tidbits

Posted on November 10, 2016 by queen of comps

Today – Thursday the 10th – South Point is jumping the gun with a free Veterans Day buffet a day early.  This offer is one of the few that includes a free meal for both the veteran and a guest. … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Non-gambling Activities, Non-gambling Promo, Senior Promotion | 1 Comment

NOVEMBER VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on November 4, 2016 by queen of comps

Watch for free casino buffet offers for veterans on November 11th, Veterans Day. Most are for the veteran only; a few include a free meal for a companion too. Some casinos have given details on this promotion in the regular … Continue reading →

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Using Math to Choose a VP Play – Part 3

Posted on October 27, 2016 by queen of comps

In this series I have been giving examples showing how to figure the basic math calculations and then how to add some easy-to-figure extras, like multiple-point bonuses, to increase the value of a play. There are other valuable extras but … Continue reading →

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Using Math to Choose a VP Play – Part 2

Posted on October 21, 2016 by queen of comps

Last week I gave examples of the basics – game EV + players club base points. However, that is rarely the end of the calculations for a wise player. Our financial success over the last 30+ years is largely due … Continue reading →

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Using Math to Choose a VP Play – Part 1

Posted on October 16, 2016 by queen of comps

I promised to give you examples and now I am going to do that. However, first I must emphasize that I am not saying math is the only factor you might want to consider when deciding when or where to … Continue reading →

Posted in Slot Clubs, Video Poker | 8 Comments

MORE OCTOBER PROMOS

Posted on October 7, 2016 by queen of comps

First an explanation about the Gold Coast promotion I mentioned in the last blog entry:  Tuesday 6x points is only for those players that receive monthly mailers.  This is a case in point that I have discussed many times.  Boyd properties … Continue reading →

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OCTOBER VEGAS PROMOTION NEWS

Posted on October 1, 2016 by queen of comps

Actually today’s entry is really just a short detour from the subject I have been concentrating on for several weeks and plan to continue – that is, how to figure the value of players club points.  Before you can figure … Continue reading →

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EXAMPLES

Posted on September 25, 2016 by queen of comps

Okay, it’s time I got around to giving the examples I promised earlier in the month, providing  some help in figuring out the EV (expected theoretical value)  of video poker plays. If you are an old hand at these math calculations, you won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Slot Clubs, Video Poker, Web Sites | 5 Comments

Explanation Needed?

Posted on September 18, 2016 by queen of comps

It has come to my attention that a few people are confused about my August 18 blog entry, “Blast from the Past,”  although, according to my mail, most readers “got it,” enjoying it when I sometimes write about “the way it … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Gripes, Slot Clubs | 8 Comments