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DECEMBER VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on December 2, 2014 by queen of comps

This will be an abbreviated report.  I hate when a new month starts just after a weekend, especially a holiday weekend.  Mailers are late – casino websites are not updated yet.  So it’s hard to get current information to you … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Gambling Refrain

Posted on November 23, 2014 by queen of comps

I am thankful for the early literary pioneers in skilled gambling.  They gave me the idea that this was even possible and provided some basic resources to start on this amazing journey. I am thankful that there are still some … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Greetings, It's Personal | 12 Comments

Getting to Know the Greenbacks

Posted on November 18, 2014 by queen of comps

Have you seen Buck and Winnie Greenback at Harrah’s Las Vegas – at least the statue of them in the background of this photo?  I have noticed the Greenback statues for years , always smiled at the over-the-top sterotype of the Vegas tourist,  but I never … Continue reading →

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WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS…STAYS ON MY WAISTLINE

Posted on November 13, 2014 by queen of comps

For 30 years I’ve been eating in Vegas casino restaurants, first as a frequent visitor and then, the last 14 years, as a resident. Although I’ve always been very health-conscious, regularly exercising and watching my diet, I’ve been losing what … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | 5 Comments

Veterans Day Promotions

Posted on November 9, 2014 by queen of comps

In my last blog, I gave some resource suggestions:  Many casinos offer free or discounted meals for active and retired service members on Veterans Day, November 11. Check casino Web sites and newspaper ads closer to the date. And for … Continue reading →

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Gambling Humor – The Perfect Gift

Posted on November 6, 2014 by queen of comps

Contrary to common belief, Brad and I are not avid collectors of all things gambling. It’s true that we have a garage full of gambling-related merchandise, but that’s just free stuff we’ve received from casinos over the decades. And sure, we have … Continue reading →

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NOVEMBER VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on October 31, 2014 by queen of comps

Many casinos offer free or discounted meals for active and retired service members on Veterans Day, November 11. Check casino Web sites and newspaper ads closer to the date. And for non-casino discounts for active and retired service members on … Continue reading →

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Last-minute News and a Freebie

Posted on October 25, 2014 by queen of comps

Ellis Island Ellis Island is changing out their card readers (and not a year too soon) so your old cards no longer will work. If lines are long at the slot club, sometimes there is another desk open (a little … Continue reading →

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Trip Report – Harrah’s Cherokee – Part 2

Posted on October 19, 2014 by queen of comps

Continuing the report on our Harrah’s Cherokee visit in early October. (You can read Part 1 at https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/frugal-vegas/?p=3670 .) Since we were staying at Harrah’s Cherokee on a weekend, Angela and Steve enjoyed having a wide choice of venues to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 5 Comments

Trip Report – Harrah’s Cherokee – Part 1

Posted on October 13, 2014 by queen of comps

It was a wonderful out-of-town trip for Brad and me! First, a flight to Atlanta to visit family and see Asher, our new great-grandbaby in Columbus, GA, and then a drive north to the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina.  We … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel | 2 Comments