Author Archives: queen of comps

Luck vs. Skill

Posted on July 10, 2015 by queen of comps

Bob Dancer just wrote a good article called “Would You Rather Be Lucky or Good?”  (Read at http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/bob_dancer/2015/0630.cfm.)  Coincidentally, Brad and I have just been pondering over – and having long discussions about – this same luck-vs-skill aspect of VP … Continue reading →

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MORE JULY PROMOTIONS NOTES

Posted on July 3, 2015 by queen of comps

GOLD COAST and THE ORLEANS “Double the Royal Double the Fun” – More Information on this promotion, not only going on at the Gold Coast but also at The Orleans. To be eligible for this promotion simply hit a minimum … Continue reading →

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JULY VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on July 1, 2015 by queen of comps

Look for hot promotions for the hot hot 4th of July weekend coming up! HouseSeats – From Wednesday, July 1st through Sunday, July 5th, 2015, all annual memberships, whether New or Renewed, will be offered at TWO years for the price … Continue reading →

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Back from Indy Reunion

Posted on June 26, 2015 by queen of comps

I’ve been absent here for awhile but have been out of town for a little non-casino  vacation.  Just got back from a few days in Indianapolis, IN, where we visited with many of Brad’s relatives.    We spent time with … Continue reading →

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Over-the-top Comps

Posted on June 18, 2015 by queen of comps

Here’s a question I am asked over and over:  “What are some of the fantastic comps casinos have given you?” Wow, after 31 years of working the casino comp system, that answer would probably take a whole book to answer … Continue reading →

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YOU ASK – I ANSWER

Posted on June 13, 2015 by queen of comps

Why?  The reason your comment did not appear on my blog page is that I did not “Approve” it, something I must personally do before any comment shows up.  (I usually check submitted comments daily, but sometimes if I am away from my … Continue reading →

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More June Promotions

Posted on June 7, 2015 by queen of comps

I have found some new information since I wrote my earlier blog about June promotions. SLS Earlier I said the newly-opened SLS (Former Sahara property) had already made revisions to their players card, effective June 1, but I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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JUNE VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on May 31, 2015 by queen of comps

SLS The rather-newly-opened replacement for the old Sahara is already changing its players club.   According to a full-page in today Review-Journal, it is a “new club,” with “new tiers” and “new benefits,” although it seems to be keeping the same name, … Continue reading →

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HOLIDAY BITS AND PIECES

Posted on May 24, 2015 by queen of comps

First, for Las Vegas area residents only:  House Seats is running a 2-4-1 offer through tomorrow, May 25, TWO years for the price of ONE, for a membership that gives you the opportunity to see scores of Las Vegas shows … Continue reading →

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CALL TO ACTION – Stop IRS CHANGES

Posted on May 18, 2015 by queen of comps

I have changed my mind – asserting a woman’s prerogative! Recently, when asked about the IRS proposal to lower the figure for W-2Gs on slot wins from $1200 to $600, I wrote the following: Some are suggesting a mass write-in effort … Continue reading →

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