Author Archives: queen of comps

A Southern Gambling Trip Report (Part 1) – Planning

Posted on October 19, 2011 by queen of comps

Brad and I do most of our gambling these days in Las Vegas because that is where we live and because traveling is becoming more tiring for us.  We did take that monumental 3-week road trip back east this last … Continue reading →

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Pittsburgh Publicity

Posted on October 15, 2011 by queen of comps

“Now it’s official,” Brad says, “You are a frugal nut – and there is a headline to prove it.” Pittsburgh Publicity was last modified: October 15th, 2011 by queen of comps

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Interesting Reads

Posted on October 12, 2011 by queen of comps

Las Vegas Real Estate:  “Investors still buying, but home prices keep dropping. ”   We had been seeing the housing market here in Las Vegas sink lower and lower for 3 years, but had resisted the temptation to invest in any real estate … Continue reading →

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Station Bonus Points on Columbus Day

Posted on October 8, 2011 by queen of comps

E-mail from Station casinos:  On Columbus Day, October 10, “discover” bonus points:  $1=6 points on video poker and 10 points for slots.  Available for all current Boarding Pass members and all new sign-ups, at all 18 Station casinos.  Swipe at any kiosk … Continue reading →

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Q+A – The New Stations Players Club

Posted on October 6, 2011 by queen of comps

First, I want to emphasize –  again –  that the new Stations players club IS an upgrade in many ways, particularly the fact that their cashback/free play/or comps option adds .3%.  No local competitor pays more.  (Be careful – I … Continue reading →

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Another Players Club Changes – Wynn/Encore

Posted on October 1, 2011 by queen of comps

Here is the official press release: LAS VEGAS— (Sept. 22, 2011) – In an ongoing effort to reward the resort’s loyal guests, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore have launched enhancements to the Red Card loyalty program. Red Card provides members … Continue reading →

Posted in Slot Clubs, Web Sites, Wynn | 4 Comments

Meet-and-Greet Reminder

Posted on September 28, 2011 by queen of comps

American Casino Guide Meet-and-Greet on Sunday, October 2, at 2 p.m., at Sam’s Town  American Casino Guide author, Steve Bourie, and his son Matt, will be hosting this Las Vegas event for gambling fans.  Other gaming authors attending are  Jean and Brad … Continue reading →

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More About the New Stations Players Club

Posted on September 25, 2011 by queen of comps

Wow, change brings about a lot of questions and discussions, some of it very heated! I can’t answer all your questions but I will try to explain a little more to follow up the discussion on this subject in my … Continue reading →

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Traffic Alert

Posted on September 21, 2011 by queen of comps

From the R-J newspaper:  “For the next six weeks, repaving work on Interstate 15 will cause around-the-clock lane closures between Tropicana Avenue and the Spaghetti Bowl.” That news, coupled with I-Really-Don’t-Know-What-They-Are-Doing-But-It-Is-A-Mess” work around I-15 and Blue Diamond, demands some exploration … Continue reading →

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The Locals Love War

Posted on September 18, 2011 by queen of comps

I love it when casinos get in a war – it is good for us players!  And the new players club unveiled by the Station casinos last week is a major shot across the bow of the Vegas-based ship called … Continue reading →

Posted in Slot Clubs, Stations | 10 Comments