Author Archives: queen of comps

FEBRUARY VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on January 31, 2014 by queen of comps

MORE PARTNERING Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., a casino operator based in Las Vegas (but with no casinos in Las Vegas), has reached a deal with Wynn Resorts Ltd. giving its high rollers access to Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.  Pinnacle owns … Continue reading →

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News You Might Have Missed

Posted on January 26, 2014 by queen of comps

Use a Software Bug to Win Video Poker? That’s a Federal Hacking Case – http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/05/game-king/.   And you might get away with it!  http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/11/video-poker-case/.   News You Might Have Missed was last modified: January 26th, 2014 by queen of comps

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EXTREME, EVEN WEIRD

Posted on January 23, 2014 by queen of comps

  I must be getting old and losing touch.  It seems like so much happening – especially on TV, but in the real world too – the operative word is “extreme.”  And the extreme whatever often leads to what I … Continue reading →

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Getting Old

Posted on January 18, 2014 by queen of comps

Today Brad turned 82 – I hit 75 last month – this has got me ruminating on the subject of aging and gambling.  Brad and I are slowing down some; we definitely can’t put in the long video poker sessions we used to do … Continue reading →

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A New Orleans Trip Report

Posted on January 17, 2014 by queen of comps

Our trip to New Orleans started in Columbus, GA, where we had just spent the Christmas holidays with the Frugal Princess family.  Now it was time, December 29th, for a road trip with my daughter, Angela, and her hubby, Steve … Continue reading →

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Casino Marketing Partnerships

Posted on January 13, 2014 by queen of comps

Cross-marketing has always been a technique used by casinos, but it is really picking up steam these days.  Umbrella companies send offers to customers, not just for their home casinos but for sister – brother? –  properties.  Caesars Entertainment is … Continue reading →

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The Frugal Poll

Posted on January 9, 2014 by queen of comps

Recently the Las Vegas Advisor ran a poll about the most frugal thing you’ve ever done in Vegas.  The results are in and they are hilarious:  http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/poll-arch.cfm One of the comments mentioned “… and looked into trash cans for discarded … Continue reading →

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JANUARY VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on January 2, 2014 by queen of comps

My quote to remember and strive for in 2014:  “Always try to be a little kinder than is necessary.”— J.M. Barrie,Scottish writer and dramatist Sorry this report is a little late – I like to give you a heads up … Continue reading →

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FAMILY HOLIDAY TIME

Posted on December 28, 2013 by queen of comps

Posting from Columbus, GA, on my iPad (which I don’t know how to use very well).  Actually Brad and I are having more fun than we can barely survive.  First, Christmas with the Frugal Princess family, which we just found … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 20, 2013 by queen of comps

Brad and I wish a happy holiday season to all you readers here, whatever day you celebrate and whatever traditions you follow.  Hopefully you will be able to celebrate with loving family members and/or treasured friends. Christmas 2013 – click on this link or … Continue reading →

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