Author Archives: queen of comps

CET Buffet Promo Pulled?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by queen of comps

I hate to report on a casino promotion about which I can’t get official information, but I also want to warn people when one I have described in earlier blogs seems to be changing. Just got this from a blog … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions | 8 Comments

More Promotions Info

Posted on March 6, 2016 by queen of comps

Sometimes it might be hard to find the current Promotions list I have recommended you check weekly in The Sunday magazine. Usually you will find it in the article list when you go to the Las Vegas Sun homepage and … Continue reading →

Posted in Brad Stories, Casino Promotions | 2 Comments

MARCH VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on February 29, 2016 by queen of comps

I have had some negative reaction to my no longer “spooning” promotional information here when it can be found in other places. I am not apologizing for this. A smart player will realize that one person can’t “do it all.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Meal Promo | 6 Comments

Blackjack Resource

Posted on February 23, 2016 by queen of comps

Although I usually talk more about video poker here, I want to tell you about a new frugal blackjack resource. My good friend Henry Tamburin’s Ultimate Guide to Blackjack is FREE to read on the Internet. This comprehensive guide can … Continue reading →

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Short Term Palms Tier-Matching Promo

Posted on February 19, 2016 by queen of comps

From Mark’s Las Vegas:  “Club Palms, the players club for the Palms casino, is running a tier matching promotion.” Bring your high tier players card from another Las Vegas area casino and they will match your status and reward you … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions | 3 Comments

New Promotion Information

Posted on February 14, 2016 by queen of comps

House Seats  is running a 2-for-1 special that ends on February 16. Get a 2-year membership for the one-year price, for new members or renewals. I highly recommend this if you like the opportunity to see a large variety of … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions | 1 Comment

Q+A

Posted on February 8, 2016 by queen of comps

Q:  Do you ever play live poker at casinos? A: No – and not online either.  But we do know HOW to play live poker.   Q:  When can we hope for the release of the updated FRUGAL books? A:  … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, Q+A, Video Poker | 2 Comments

FEBRUARY VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on February 1, 2016 by queen of comps

I am changing how I cover promotions.  I am all about letting my readers know about casino information that is not readily or widely available, but I do not want to duplicate details that can be found elsewhere.  I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Online | 4 Comments

Preparing for Tax Time

Posted on January 27, 2016 by queen of comps

It’s that time again, gathering up all the paperwork from the previous year and crunching the numbers. And for 2015, we are facing an unusual situation, for only the 2nd time we have to chalk up a loss. We had … Continue reading →

Posted in Taxes | 3 Comments

The Vegas Life of the Frugal Gamblers

Posted on January 21, 2016 by queen of comps

People often have asked us, since we moved to Las Vegas, if we gamble every day.  I think they are looking at their daily activities when they visit Las Vegas for a few days and then think if a person … Continue reading →

Posted in It's Personal, Non-gambling Activities | 10 Comments