Author Archives: queen of comps

Helping You Understand Bankroll Needs – Volatility

Posted on August 18, 2013 by queen of comps

Here’s another guest article by Henry Tamburin, one that discusses a subject that weighs so heavily into your bankroll calculations – volatility.   Articles on this subject often make players eyes glaze over with their complicated “mathspeak” and complex  formulas but here Henry gives … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankroll, Video Poker | 6 Comments

More on Bankroll Considerations

Posted on August 14, 2013 by queen of comps

By the comments on the last entry – and the private e-mails I received – I realize that I have touched on a VERY sensitive VP nerve. Many questions have arisen and many comments bring up important related issues.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankroll, Video Poker | 5 Comments

Helping You Understand Bankroll Needs – The Royal Flush

Posted on August 11, 2013 by queen of comps

I believe that one of the biggest problems for video poker players, even many very skilled ones, is understanding bankroll requirements.  This has become an even bigger problem in recent years because of the decline of really good VP plays.  Most of us … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankroll, Guest Writer, Video Poker | 9 Comments

Sex Toys

Posted on August 7, 2013 by queen of comps

I’m almost never at a loss for words – but I can’t find any to comment on this story. Sex Toys was last modified: August 7th, 2013 by queen of comps

Posted in Casino Policy | 5 Comments

More Promotions

Posted on August 5, 2013 by queen of comps

Silverton is running an “Earn and Win” promo in August on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Earn 100 points for a tall Starbucks drink and 500 points will get you a $20 food credit. You can redeem at the new Redemption Kiosk … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Food Review, Slot Clubs | 2 Comments

AUGUST VEGAS PROMOTIONS

Posted on July 30, 2013 by queen of comps

Some people have complained that I don’t cover enough casinos.  Hey, Brad and I are getting old and are trying to act more like retired people and not have such a full calendar.  So I tend to write more about … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions | 6 Comments

Your Questions

Posted on July 25, 2013 by queen of comps

Several people have asked if I could share a written copy of my presentation at the recent host conference.  Unfortunately not, simply because I haven’t one –  it was not a formal “speech.”  It was in a Q+A format, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Hosts, Family News, Q+A | 3 Comments

Host Conference Follow-Up

Posted on July 24, 2013 by queen of comps

I had asked you all to give your input about hosts – and did you ever!  Both in the “Comments” and in private e-mails, you gave so much fodder for my presentation today at the host conference. Host Conference Follow-Up … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Hosts | 2 Comments

Desert Storms

Posted on July 20, 2013 by queen of comps

Interesting video, shot at Caesars Palace.  Notice that nothing will dislodge some slot players!     Desert Storms was last modified: July 20th, 2013 by queen of comps

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What Would You Like to Tell Your Hosts?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by queen of comps

A few days ago I wrote about hosts and I really appreciated receiving some  helpful comments here and also privately.  And now I am asking for some more comments, particularly about what casino customers who do use the host system like and don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Hosts, Comments, Comps | 27 Comments