Author Archives: queen of comps

Finding Good Plays

Posted on January 5, 2012 by queen of comps

Jean, I study, plan, and play but, with the ever changing “climate” I have trouble figuring out when a play is “good”. I know you’ve said you’re mathematically “challenged” in the past and I SO COMMISERATE! Have you found an … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Poker | 7 Comments

Happy New Year

Posted on December 28, 2011 by queen of comps

I probably won’t have time to write here for the next week.  The Frugal Princess family is coming to town and we love showing them a good time!  Gambling is definitely put on the back burner. This will be the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Holiday Greetings | 3 Comments

Continuing Survey of Las Vegas Hospitals

Posted on December 23, 2011 by queen of comps

As a service to my readers, Brad and I periodically visit various area hospitals and give you reports.  Although Brad insists on doing most of these visits, I try to pick up the slack when his seven stents keep his … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Holiday Greetings | 3 Comments

Adapting to Changes in the VP World

Posted on December 20, 2011 by queen of comps

Sometimes I feel like I need to be Mrs.Gumby, as flexible as one needs to be in today’s video poker world.  Changes in game selections, changes in casino policies, changes in promotions – I spend hours and hours every week … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Poker | 5 Comments

South Point Bonus Point Day Added

Posted on December 16, 2011 by queen of comps

I don’t read just the newspaper looking for promotions.  I read casino marquees as we drive by.  I read signage whenever I’m in a casino.  And I read e-mail from casinos. I do the latter even when it is from a casino … Continue reading →

Posted in South Point Casino | 2 Comments

Palms Promotion Extended

Posted on December 13, 2011 by queen of comps

The Palms has extended the date of their “$200,000 Cash –  Play, Earn, and Win” promotion that originally was to end this week.  This Monday-through-Friday promo now goes on another week, finishing up on Friday, December 23rd. This bonus promotion pays … Continue reading →

Posted in Palms | 4 Comments

Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief

Posted on December 12, 2011 by queen of comps

Recently someone asked about my sister, whom I had mentioned in a previous blog entry about our Thanksgiving family celebration.  So I asked her to write a little bit about her life since she moved to Las Vegas.  Take it … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Holidays in Las Vegas

Posted on December 7, 2011 by queen of comps

No, we don’t spend all our time in casinos.  We have a richly filled “real” life.  Pictures below were taken on  Thanksgiving Day, Holidays in Las Vegas was last modified: December 7th, 2011 by queen of comps

Posted in Comps, It's Personal | 7 Comments

Taxes and Gambling

Posted on December 3, 2011 by queen of comps

This might surprise you but World Series of Poker Main Event winner Pius Heinz will not have to pay any U.S. taxes on his $8.7 million first prize.   Why is this?  Two words – tax treaties.  Heinz is a German citizen, and the … Continue reading →

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Some Confusion about Video Poker

Posted on November 28, 2011 by queen of comps

By some comments, it looks I need to emphasize again that there is no one casino that would be “best” for every player.  Recently there was a lot of discussion here and all over the Internet about whether the Stations … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Video Poker | 4 Comments