Author Archives: queen of comps

Why You Might want to Play a Multi-Game VP Machine

Posted on November 6, 2013 by queen of comps

“Captain Jack” asked this question recently in the “Comments” here: “My memory wants to recall that some time ago one of your columns contained information relative to a chip or a setting on single game VP machines that were different … Continue reading →

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More November Promotions

Posted on November 1, 2013 by queen of comps

Note:  A friend gave another idea for waiting near the Las Vegas airport.  He says there is a vacant lot going south on Paradise, just past Trop on the right side, that he uses as his “cell phone lot.”   … Continue reading →

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NOVEMBER VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on October 30, 2013 by queen of comps

Airport hint:  You can park for free for 15 minutes in the short-term lot at the Las Vegas Airport.   And until they build an official cellphone lot for people picking up incoming flyers, we often use the Tuscany or Hooters … Continue reading →

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Can You Still Do It? – Part 1

Posted on October 24, 2013 by queen of comps

“Gamblers can’t still do what you and Brad started doing almost 30 years ago and what you wrote about in your first Frugal book!”  This is the gist of many e-mails I have been receiving the last few years and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankroll, Video Poker | 7 Comments

Don’t Be Tricked

Posted on October 20, 2013 by queen of comps

I recently noticed a Rampart Casino ad in the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper that read: DO THE MATH – Our points are worth 5x more! Point redemption Breakdown            US – 1000 points = $5            THEM – 1000 points … Continue reading →

Posted in Slot Clubs | 2 Comments

Almost Free Show Deal

Posted on October 17, 2013 by queen of comps

This super deal comes from the ”Weekly Las Vegas Show and Room Deals from Las Vegas Advisor,”  a valuable resource for Las Vegas visitors looking for room and show bargains.  Go to the LVA home page and click on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Discounts, Show Tickets | 6 Comments

Caesars Information

Posted on October 13, 2013 by queen of comps

First, a frugal tip.  Not a major thrifty move but it counts up in the long run:  Use Quick Rewards (paying with your Reward Credits at the point of purchase) to pay for your meals rather than charging them to your … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Promotions, Comps, Slot Clubs | 10 Comments

Leaving Religion for Taxes

Posted on October 8, 2013 by queen of comps

First, a note:   I am going to cut off “Comments” on my last blog entry, “What Were They Thinking?”  I have kept them open for many days because I am a strong supporter of free speech.  But when you get … Continue reading →

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What Were They Thinking!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by queen of comps

I am usually able to ignore all the classless over-the-top sexual advertising in Vegas, but I am offended every time I see the billboard on the south side of Flamingo, just east of the Tuscany Casino. Advertising the Gallery Nightclub … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Ethics | 14 Comments

OCTOBER VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on September 29, 2013 by queen of comps

NOTES Last month I talked about the traffic problems you encounter crossing the Strip at Flamingo.  Some have commented that it isn’t as bad as I described.  I do know that it depends on what time a day you try … Continue reading →

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