Author Archives: queen of comps

GAMBLING TAXES IN OHIO

Posted on June 9, 2013 by queen of comps

Now that all four new casinos in Ohio are open for business, gamblers there may not know some of the tax implications they will have to deal with.  It is a good news/bad news situation.  The good news is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Taxes | 4 Comments

More June Vegas Promotions

Posted on June 5, 2013 by queen of comps

Here are some promotions I didn’t find out about until after I posted the earlier monthly report.  I hate when casinos don’t get their mailers out BEFORE the first of the month.  Some of ours came late this month and we missed … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions | 1 Comment

June Vegas Promotions

Posted on May 31, 2013 by queen of comps

PALMS The “Play, Earn, and Win” promotion continues on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and it’s back to “stuff.”  I really liked the free play option they gave last month and I hope they offer it again – and often!!!  Also … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions | 5 Comments

This Town is a Zoo!

Posted on May 25, 2013 by queen of comps

Brad and I were out and about yesterday and today, both on the Strip and in local casinos.  All I can say – the recession must be over!  It is a zoo here in town.  The traffic is horrendous.  Koval … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Family News | 11 Comments

Comments on Table Comps

Posted on May 20, 2013 by queen of comps

I am not surprised that we are seeing a lot of comments on my last blog discussion about comps for table game players.  It is rare that we see consistency in casino policies, even among the children of a mother … Continue reading →

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Getting Comps at Table Games

Posted on May 16, 2013 by queen of comps

I write a lot about video poker in this blog because that is the game we play the most.  However, we do play blackjack once in a while, mostly on cruise ships where the VP schedules are usually extremely low-pay.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Comps | 7 Comments

Responding to your Questions

Posted on May 9, 2013 by queen of comps

I love to read your Comments and try to respond to them as soon as I can – but that doesn’t seem to be as prompt as I’d like.    However, the more I try to cut back on our … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Poker | 2 Comments

May Vegas Promotions

Posted on April 30, 2013 by queen of comps

Once again I must stress that this “monthly report” is not a comprehensive one by any means.  From the beginning I have emphasized that I am trying to help people who don’t get mailers, especially from Vegas locals casinos, find … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Slot Clubs | 3 Comments

A Danger in Casino Promotions

Posted on April 26, 2013 by queen of comps

Recently, a poster on the vpFREE forum discussed his belief about casino promotions and that they were geared to make gamblers lose more.  And then he asked, “Doesn’t everyone think so?” At first, I thought this person was all wrong   So … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions | 4 Comments

Q+A’s

Posted on April 23, 2013 by queen of comps

Here are some questions I have received in the last few months: Q:  How do you know when a royal progressive on a VP machine is high enough to make it a good play? Q+A’s was last modified: April 23rd, … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, Food Review, Q+A, Video Poker, VP Software | 3 Comments