Author Archives: queen of comps

Putting the Fun Back into Gambling

Posted on October 25, 2012 by queen of comps

The howls of pain are getting louder and louder – here in the “Comments,” on Internet forums, and in the e-mails that fill my Inbox.  Gamblers are saying they are losing more during their casino visits and enjoying their time … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Video Poker | 9 Comments

Southern Indiana Horseshoe Trip Report – Part 2

Posted on October 20, 2012 by queen of comps

Although the family reunion I described in my last entry was the high point of this Indiana visit, that was really just a side benefit of being invited to a VIP slot tournament consisting of 8 teams from various Harrah’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | 2 Comments

Southern Indiana Horseshoe Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on October 17, 2012 by queen of comps

Fall was always our favorite time of year when we lived in Indiana, so we really enjoyed going back to see the rolling hills ablaze with autumn colors.  Such a contrast to the Las Vegas landscape. We had not been back … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Non-Vegas Casinos | 4 Comments

Heading Back for an Indiana Visit

Posted on October 9, 2012 by queen of comps

We will be at the Southern Indiana Horseshoe this coming weekend (October 11-15), playing in a VIP slot tournament with “Team Hammond.”  I guess it’s a battle between the two Indiana Horseshoes!   We haven’t been at this Indiana riverboat casino … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Non-Vegas Casinos, Public Appearances, Travel | 11 Comments

More October Vegas Information

Posted on October 4, 2012 by queen of comps

SHOW SPECIAL House Seats is running a 2-for-1 promotion October 1-7, for new subscriptions and renewals.  Get a two-year membership for the price of one, More October Vegas Information was last modified: October 4th, 2012 by queen of comps

Posted in Casino Promotions, Discounts, Senior Promotion | 5 Comments

October Vegas Promotions

Posted on September 30, 2012 by queen of comps

GENERAL In past months I have suggested checking for casino promotions and offers in the Las Vegas Review-Journal – hard-copy or online.  Here is a hint for online readers:  some coupons can be printed from the Web site.  Check here. TUSCANY … Continue reading →

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Loving Your Input

Posted on September 27, 2012 by queen of comps

Wow!  My last blog entry certainly generated a great discussion in the “Comments” – and I love that.  In fact, this is the very reason why I sometimes allow-to-be-published very negative comments or mention their content.  Being in the public … Continue reading →

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Flak in the “Comments”

Posted on September 24, 2012 by queen of comps

I’m getting some flak from a few readers who think I have deserted the low roller since we now play at a higher level than quarters.  And some others complain that I am “too unrealistic” about playing skillful video poker.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comments, Video Poker, VP Extras | 15 Comments

Back Home

Posted on September 20, 2012 by queen of comps

Just got home from Hammond, Indiana, where we had a fun – and profitable this time – Harrah’s 7 Star trip to the Hammond Horseshoe.  As usual, we ran into players we knew.  We rarely go to any casino these days without running into friends from the … Continue reading →

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A Casino Party That No One Knows About

Posted on September 16, 2012 by queen of comps

Sam’s Town, the Orleans, Gold Coast, and Suncoast are again, just like last couple of Sundays, giving 11x slots/7x VP today.  And once again it was not widely promoted in advance.  It’s in today’s newspaper, but a lot of people don’t read the newspaper before … Continue reading →

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