Author Archives: queen of comps

Not So Simple After All

Posted on September 13, 2016 by queen of comps

When I was writing my last blog, I was really tired; many of you noticed that, didn’t you? Brad had been having some serious medical problems – and that always wears me out trying to “fix” things, seemingly practicing medicine … Continue reading →

Posted in Slot Clubs, Video Poker, VP Extras | 6 Comments

MORE PROMOTION WARNINGS

Posted on September 6, 2016 by queen of comps

Walking through casino promotion areas is like trying to get across a war zone mine field. Even if you don’t find actual technical errors in newspaper advertisements or Internet information sources, the details may be too incomplete for you to … Continue reading →

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SEPTEMBER VEGAS PROMOTION NEWS

Posted on September 4, 2016 by queen of comps

OOPS – Dead Bodies in TWO casinos Last month I wrote:  “REAL BODIES” human anatomy exhibition just opened at Bally’s Las Vegas –located on the lower level.  I think this is the one that used to be at Luxor and … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Food Review, Non-gambling Activities | 2 Comments

COMPS FOR SALE?

Posted on August 27, 2016 by queen of comps

There has been some discussion on the Internet recently about the selling of comps. Although there is no general agreement about this subject and I respect the right of others to publicize their opinions, I feel constrained to publically disagree … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, Ethics | 2 Comments

Blast From the Past

Posted on August 18, 2016 by queen of comps

I am cleaning out my computer files and found this old article. How old? I’m not sure since there was no date on it. In fact I don’t know whether it was ever published. But by some of the details … Continue reading →

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Informational Links

Posted on August 12, 2016 by queen of comps

MGM Resorts has launched a new program – mobile casino tournaments.   Mark’s Las Vegas has the details. I wonder if these will be popular?  Most people like to do tournaments because of the fun enthusiastic group atmosphere.  This new “invention” is kind of like … Continue reading →

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More Vegas News and Promo Info

Posted on August 6, 2016 by queen of comps

I like the pull-tab promotion Silverton is running this month, on Fridays and Saturdays.  You pull from one of three different “baskets,”  depending on how many points you earn that day.  The bigger point “basket” has bigger minimum prizes and … Continue reading →

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AUGUST VEGAS PROMOTION NEWS

Posted on August 1, 2016 by queen of comps

August must be “buffet month.”  Seems like every mailer or casino e-mail I open has a buffet special running: Gold Coast has reduced prices for their dinner buffet Monday through Thursday, with added discounts depending on your card level. Silverton … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Discounts, Meal Promo | 11 Comments

Rattlesnake Finish

Posted on July 23, 2016 by queen of comps

Okay, okay – here is “the end of the story” so many of you have been clamoring for: Not very dramatic – saw no rattlesnakes, but that is probably a good thing! We saw some Pokemon Go players there but Kaity … Continue reading →

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Awesome Outdoor Art

Posted on July 17, 2016 by queen of comps

After 31 years of visiting and then living in Las Vegas, Brad and I are a bit jaded on the subject of “Vegas Sights” – been there seen that! But this week we were surprisingly awed by a relatively new … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-gambling Activities, Travel | 6 Comments