Author Archives: queen of comps

Did You Read This on the Internet?

Posted on May 7, 2014 by queen of comps

I routinely read a lot on the Internet about gambling and Vegas.  Here are some of the interesting, funny, really weird, and maybe helpful stories that caught my attention: Naming a new bar:  http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/cocktail/2014/mar/04/missing-apostrophe-cocktail-inspired-caesars-palac/ Chasing the royal flush:  http://triblive.com/aande/gambling/5470140-74/royal-poker-players#axzz2sVkdqn9R Did … Continue reading →

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MAY VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on April 30, 2014 by queen of comps

Watch for special Derby promotions all over town this first weekend in May, celebrating the annual Run for the Roses.  And there will be more promotions around Cinco de Mayo on the 5th, Mother’s Day on the 11th, and Memorial … Continue reading →

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Major Phone Change in Las Vegas

Posted on April 25, 2014 by queen of comps

Starting May 3, making local calls within the 702 area code will require dialing the area code plus the telephone number. This is due to the addition of another area code – 725 – that will be given to new … Continue reading →

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Problems with Promotions

Posted on April 23, 2014 by queen of comps

Las Vegas locals are getting really confused – and not just a little frustrated – with changes on the local casino front.  Slot clubs keep changing their programs.  Casino policies are resulting in the exclusion of more and more categories of customers.  Restrictive promotion rules … Continue reading →

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Are Casino Comps a Dying Breed?

Posted on April 20, 2014 by queen of comps

Recently I wrote the article below for a newsletter than goes mainly to casino executives.  However, I thought it might be of interest to some of the players who read this blog. —————– Back in 1995, the news crew of … Continue reading →

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Update on Station Casinos Changes

Posted on April 13, 2014 by queen of comps

In my last blog entry I talked about the major revision Stations has made to its players club program.  You should read that first to fully understand this discussion.  They have changed the point calculation from $1 coin-in = 3 … Continue reading →

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Stations Change the Boarding Pass Program

Posted on April 8, 2014 by queen of comps

Again!!!! In 2008, the Stations players club underwent a major overhaul, changing point redemption from comps-only to a free play option.  Then in 2011, another major overhaul took place.  I discussed this at https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/frugal-vegas/?p=1585#more-1585 .   This one included a major … Continue reading →

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MORE APRIL VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on April 2, 2014 by queen of comps

Monthly mailings were running late from several casinos.  I hate to start off a blog entry with a rant, but I can’t understand why casinos are so dilatory in their advance planning.  A promotion that ran a day before I got … Continue reading →

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APRIL VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on March 31, 2014 by queen of comps

More Marketing Relationships MGM and Thunder Valley Casino Resort have announced a strategic marketing relationship which creates reciprocal benefits for the loyalty programs of both companies. Thunder Rewards members will receive exclusive offers at MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas, … Continue reading →

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Personal Stuff

Posted on March 29, 2014 by queen of comps

I appreciated greatly all the positive comments about my recent blog “story” –   “How it All Began.” (https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/frugal-vegas/?p=3436 )  However, I need to make it clear that this was not labeled “Part 1.”  It was a one-time celebration piece about … Continue reading →

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