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A Promotional “Sale”

I just got an e-mail from the Palms informing me of a 1/2-price “sale” tomorrow  (Wednesday, Feb. 27).  That is a regular play-and-earn-stuff day, but the required points for the “stuff” items has been reduced, many by one-half.  A Promotional “Sale” … Continue reading

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Food for Thought

Luck enters into every contingency. You are a fool if you forget it — and a greater fool if you count upon it.  —Phyllis Bottome, British writer   Las Vegas is sort of like how God would do it if … Continue reading

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WARNING: Proud Grandma Photos

I try not to brag about my grandchildren or bore you with proud Grandma photos, but some of you have followed the Frugal Family doings down through the years.  For those who are interested in an update, here are photos taken December … Continue reading

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More Response to your Comments

First, thanks to everyone who says nice things about this blog. I find it a real compliment when people say they read it. A writer’s nightmare is when no one reads what they write!  🙂 Now to your questions and … Continue reading

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Followup on Caesars Palace

My apologies for a delay in approving some of your Comments and answering some of your questions.  Brad and I have been out of town for several days and then I have been down with some respiratory problems.  But now … Continue reading

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Caesars Palace – Food Report

Our play on the Vegas Strip has steadily decreased over the years.  Changing from out-of-town tourists to residents decreased our need for rooms so we shifted the emphasis away from good plays that included heavy comps.  Now we could spread … Continue reading

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Q+A’s

It’s time to answer some of the questions that have appeared in the “Comments” or come to me in private e-mails. Where can I find out what casinos offer the best Video Poker Odds and what those odds are? Q+A’s … Continue reading

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February Vegas Promotions

All casinos are holding “Big Game” celebrations on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, with some promotions running the whole weekend.  Expect crowded casinos and gridlock traffic conditions in town, especially on the Strip.  The city will also be very busy … Continue reading

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The New Tier System for Caesars Properties

CZR’s rolled out a greatly revised player’s club system January 1, 2013. You can see the details here.   Although there are many changes, it is emphasized that the Tier Status you earned in 2012 is valid throughout all of 2013. … Continue reading

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A Thank-You from Brad

Brad sends a big “Thank You” for all the birthday wishes. He had a great day, with lots of phone calls, Facebook messages, and in-person greetings as we made our usual Friday casino rounds.  We cashed checks and did our … Continue reading

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