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The Joy of Recreational Gambling
Some of you may be surprised that I am writing about this subject. And I understand that; I’ve been talking primarily about advantage play for 30+ years. I’ve never said that it wasn’t fun, but sometimes it may seem more … Continue reading
Harrah’s Tahoe Trip Report Part 2
Okay, okay, you can stop expressing your disappointment about Part 1. I will now talk about the video poker at Harrah’s Tahoe! When Wilma and I walked into the High Limit Room, it was like looking for old friends. Of course, we’d … Continue reading
Posted in Bankroll, Caesars, Comments, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Non-Vegas Casinos, Video Poker
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Harrah’s Tahoe Trip Report -Part 1
In the spring of 2019, as we’d done many times down through the years, Brad and I flew from Vegas to Reno, where a limo took us to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Little did we know that this trip would be our … Continue reading
Comp Questions
I get a lot of questions about comps, perhaps because of my nickname, the Queen of Comps, given to me by Dan Rather way back when we made our very first TV appearance on “48 Hours.” (It soon replaced the … Continue reading
Scouring for Casino Info
I’ve often written that if you need more info about a specific casino, you should check their website for details — about their promotions, players club, restaurants, amenities, etc. Most casinos do better than they did years ago, but it’s … Continue reading
Answers and News
After my last Cherokee trip report, as usual there were reader questions, which I’m always happy to answer. Q: Did it work out that your granddaughter could take a break from her Appalachian Trail thru-hike and meet you all? A: … Continue reading
Prepping for an Enjoyable Casino Visit
I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks preparing for our trip to Harrah’s Cherokee October 24-26. It has reminded me, as has been the case for 39 years, that my preparations for a casino visit can actually take more … Continue reading
A Few Words about the “New” Video
I’m pausing my book-report series to address a subject that is causing some heated discussion online: a video that has popped up on YouTube, one in which I was interviewed by Steve Bourie. The first problem is that many viewers didn’t read … Continue reading
Posted in Advantage Play, Comments, Media Appearances, Online, Podcast, Taxes, Video Poker
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Harrah’s Tahoe Trip Report -Part 3
I appreciated all the comments about my recent Harrah’s Tahoe trip and I especially was happy for those who kindly gave me some corrections. You readers are good in helping me keep the information in my blogs up to date and accurate. … Continue reading →