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Forbes Recommendation for Tax Book

Posted on March 31, 2015 by queen of comps

Tax Help for Gamblers has received a nice shout-out from Forbes.     And Forbes contributor, Kelly Phillips Erb, is running a fun contest with the tax eBook as a prize.  Click on the link to read her article and get the … Continue reading →

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APRIL VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on March 30, 2015 by queen of comps

BOYD PROPERTIES (Sam’s Town, The Orleans, Suncoast, and Gold Coast) NOTE:  On April 1 (and the mailer says “No Foolin’) everyone (21 and older of course) can feel young at heart because the usual Young at Heart promotion for the … Continue reading →

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When Casinos Cut VP Benefits – Part 2

Posted on March 24, 2015 by queen of comps

It has been coming for years – the rain on our parade of good video poker plays.  First a few sprinkles but we could dodge them by scampering to numerous available dryer places.  Then the sprinkles turned to showers that … Continue reading →

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When Casinos Cut VP Benefits – Part 1

Posted on March 19, 2015 by queen of comps

The Internet gambling forums are full of discussions about casino cuts, in Vegas and all over the country.  This is certainly not a new issue.  We have been gambling in casinos for over 30 years, and from the git-go we … Continue reading →

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MAJOR ELLIS ISLAND CHANGES

Posted on March 11, 2015 by queen of comps

In my January blog about promotions I reported that my EI mailer was a “mystery.”  Sad to say, for a lot of us there is now no real mystery at Ellis Island:  The details may still be a mystery, but … Continue reading →

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MARCH VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on March 3, 2015 by queen of comps

This report is a little late – Brad and I had been gallivanting for the last 10 days of February – out of town and then out of the country on a cruise until March 2. And when we are … Continue reading →

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I Am Not a Players Club Number – I Am a Person

Posted on February 19, 2015 by queen of comps

Brad and I will be at Harrah’s New Orleans February 20th and 21st. From there, we will be sailing on the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship from February 22nd until March 1st. We do not play video poker on cruise ships, so you’ll need … Continue reading →

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President’s Day Multipliers at Vegas Boyd Properties

Posted on February 15, 2015 by queen of comps

I just received an e-mail from Boyd Gaming that contained a link to the rules for their point multiplier promotion on President’s Day.  (This promotion is advertised in today’s newspaper but they don’t mention some of the important details.) (http://static.boydgaming.net/boydgaming/media/downloads/2015PresidentsDayRules.pdf) … Continue reading →

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Vegas News Items

Posted on February 13, 2015 by queen of comps

Satisfying the “Crave”: Last night Brad and I visited the White Castle that just opened a week or so ago on the Strip, at the Casino Royale. First one west of the Mississippi! The buns are not exactly the same … Continue reading →

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Review of 2015 Edition of Tax Book

Posted on February 7, 2015 by queen of comps

[The following is a guest post from my long-time editor and good friend Deke Castleman. Deke knows as much about Marissa’s and my tax book as anyone, so, since I’m probably a bit prejudiced about its value, I asked him … Continue reading →

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