Author Archives: queen of comps

The Taxing Part of Gambling

Posted on April 12, 2012 by queen of comps

Just put our 2011 tax returns in the mail today.  This reminded me of the many questions about taxes down through the years.  Of course many of these have been answered in my book Tax Help for Gamblers, which, by … Continue reading →

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A Positive Look at the Future

Posted on April 9, 2012 by queen of comps

I must caution everyone not to take every piece of gambling information you read on the Internet as “gospel.”  That goes especially for gambling forums, where sometimes people post information about video poker games, or promotions, or casino policies that … Continue reading →

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Valuable Resources for Harrah’s Players

Posted on April 4, 2012 by queen of comps

Because there are Caesars (formerly called Harrah’s) properties in many areas of the country, I know there are many players who welcome information on these casinos since they may travel to and play in more than one.  And this is especially … Continue reading →

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The Future

Posted on March 31, 2012 by queen of comps

First a message from Brad:  He wants to send a big thank-you for all the best wishes that keep coming his way since he celebrated his 80th birthday in January.  He says he’s not sure he will make it to 90, but he is … Continue reading →

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More Players Club Changes

Posted on March 27, 2012 by queen of comps

Here is more information from a press release about the new Hard Rock “loyalty program.”  I guess that is a better name than “players club” since you can earn points doing much more than just gambling! More Players Club Changes was last … Continue reading →

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Players Club Changes

Posted on March 22, 2012 by queen of comps

From a recent news release:  American Casino & Entertainment Properties (ACEP), the parent company of Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and Aquarius Casino Resort (Laughlin), has announced an enhanced ace | PLAY™ card program. … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Changes

Posted on March 18, 2012 by queen of comps

Out with the old – in with the new. Here are some of the changes we have noticed recently in the casinos where we hang out. Las Vegas Changes was last modified: March 18th, 2012 by queen of comps

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New Edition of Tax Book

Posted on March 12, 2012 by queen of comps

A new edition of Tax Help for Gamblers is now available, both as a paperback and an eBook.  Go to ShopLVA before March 31 for a 50% discount on the softcover – $15 including shipping.   The eBook is priced at $9.98. … Continue reading →

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28th Anniversary of Our First Vegas Vacation

Posted on March 8, 2012 by queen of comps

In March of 1984 Brad and I took our first vacation together – a trip to Las Vegas, of course. I had been in Las Vegas years before, but just a short stop on a trip from Indiana to California.  Brad had been in … Continue reading →

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Problem Gambling

Posted on March 1, 2012 by queen of comps

I would like to recommend  a 2-part article by Frank Kneeland, recounting his interview with Dr. William G. McCown on the subject of “Problem Gambling Prevention.”   Dr. McCown is considered one of the foremost researchers into pathological gambling in the country. … Continue reading →

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