Author Archives: queen of comps

Let’s Get Back on Track

Posted on March 21, 2014 by queen of comps

My last blog entry (https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/frugal-vegas/?p=3436) generated a record number of comments. Now I really love it when a subject produces a good discussion with helpful information.  However, sometimes a thread goes off the track and quickly degenerates into personal arguments … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, Slots, Video Poker | 6 Comments

A Vegas Love Story – How It All Began

Posted on March 14, 2014 by queen of comps

It was 30 years ago, on a windy March day in 1984, that a man and a woman arrived in Las Vegas on a plane from Indianapolis, Indiana.  It was their first vacation together, and it was only natural that … Continue reading →

Posted in Memories | 27 Comments

Skillful Slots?

Posted on March 9, 2014 by queen of comps

I don’t write about slot machines much since I rarely play them, instead sticking to video poker.  However, I recently read an excellent article by John Grochowski on the Web site CasinoTimesCity, http://scoblete.casinocitytimes.com/.     “Slot Machines Where Skill Counts” gave some … Continue reading →

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ADDITIONS TO MARCH VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on March 4, 2014 by queen of comps

TUSCANY They are running a “Hot Seat Giveaway” promotion Saturdays in March for machine players and an “Electronics Giveaway” for those playing table games.  Regular gift days are the 12th and 26th.  Earn 300 points on Sundays and you are … Continue reading →

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MARCH VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on February 28, 2014 by queen of comps

Watch for St. Patrick’s Day promotions on and around March 17th. Casinos celebrate this holiday with gusto!  Plus festivities continue as March Madness begins on the 20th.  Food and drink specials abound all over town.   TUSCANY In March seniors … Continue reading →

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News You Might Use

Posted on February 23, 2014 by queen of comps

New Partnership From news release:  MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has joined forces with the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) to bring unparalleled VIP experiences and offers to members of M life, MGM Resorts’ loyalty rewards program. M life members will … Continue reading →

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Casino Win/Loss Statements

Posted on February 21, 2014 by queen of comps

In today’s LVA QOD, I discuss the subject of casino win/loss statements and whether they are valuable for tax documentation.  http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/qod.cfm   If you are a LVA subscriber, you can access this article anytime.  However, if you aren’t, you  will need … Continue reading →

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When to Walk

Posted on February 17, 2014 by queen of comps

Here is an article I wrote for Strictly Slots in November, 1999.  But I drag it out again every few years since I am still getting the same question and this answer is still as good as it was 13 … Continue reading →

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Tax Updates for Gamblers

Posted on February 12, 2014 by queen of comps

We have received most of the documents we need and are starting to work on our 2013 tax returns.  You probably are doing the same and needing the most up to date information you can find relative to your gambling … Continue reading →

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An Evening in Margaritaville

Posted on February 9, 2014 by queen of comps

Recently I was invited to a media dine at Margaritaville in the Flamingo Casino.  Now Brad and I are not Parrotheads (although we do like Jimmy Buffett music) and with the meds we take, we cannot drink alcoholic beverages.  So … Continue reading →

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