Author Archives: queen of comps

A Blast From the Past

Posted on May 12, 2016 by queen of comps

I’m going to be out of town for a little while and hopefully on vacation from my computer much of the time.  Brad and I will be flying to Georgia to help granddaughter Kaitlynn celebrate her graduation from Columbus State … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 4 Comments

More Good Reads and Gaming Resources

Posted on May 5, 2016 by queen of comps

At the top of this blog page, you will see a link called “Casino Strategies.” This goes to an interesting blog, one on the 888casino website. Although you cannot gamble at this online casino in the United States unless you … Continue reading →

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MAY VEGAS PROMOTIONS NEWS

Posted on April 30, 2016 by queen of comps

Watch for Derby Day promotions this coming first weekend in May.  And then there will be special promotions in many casinos May 8 for Mother’s Day and the 30th for Memorial Day.  A good place to get details on these is … Continue reading →

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A Too-Good Promotion

Posted on April 25, 2016 by queen of comps

Most everyone knows I love comps, but recently I had a real problem with one that made me wish the comp wasn’t “so good.” It happened at the Steak ’n Shake located at the South Point Casino. If you are from … Continue reading →

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Staying in a Casino’s Good Graces

Posted on April 18, 2016 by queen of comps

I have had a number of people tell me that they usually don’t go back and read the comments that my readers post.  I try to encourage them to do so because there are often helpful hints there, ideas and … Continue reading →

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Tax Time Promotions

Posted on April 12, 2016 by queen of comps

I haven’t researched the tax time promotions this year, but Scot Krause has and he has a good list in Gaming Today.  Good job, Scot!   Tax Time Promotions was last modified: April 12th, 2016 by queen of comps

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Video Poker Questions

Posted on April 10, 2016 by queen of comps

Q:  I have read several articles referring to you and another couple winning $500,000. The articles always say that you won it in a slot machine contest. Am I to understand that you won this on a slot machine and … Continue reading →

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APRIL CASINO PROMOTIONS

Posted on April 2, 2016 by queen of comps

First, just in case you haven’t marked them in your “Favorites,” let’s review the resources wise players will check for promotions that might be suitable for their playing style, gambling bankroll, and life goals after they have gone over their individual monthly casino … Continue reading →

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Back to our Roots

Posted on March 29, 2016 by queen of comps

Recently, while updating my first book, The Frugal Gambler, I was struck by how much fun we had back when we first started coming to Las Vegas, playing quarter full-pay deuces wild, and walking all over town chasing down promotions, … Continue reading →

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Tax Questions

Posted on March 15, 2016 by queen of comps

Q:  Does your tax book address the Medicare and Social Security implications of gambling income? I am approaching Medicare age and just recently became aware of the effects of gambling income on Medicare premiums. I believe there are some Social … Continue reading →

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