Author Archives: queen of comps

Brad’s Gambling Life–Part 6, Into the Military

Posted on April 25, 2011 by queen of comps

Although spending 10-12 hours a day in the San Antonio, Texas summer sun wouldn’t appeal to most people, Brad loved every minute of basic training at Lackland Air Force base: the punishing exercise sessions, the regimented marching everywhere you went, … Continue reading →

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Gambling and Stress

Posted on April 21, 2011 by queen of comps

Bob Dancer, with some help from Frank Kneeland, recently wrote a three-part series on this subject.  You can read it here in another section of this LVA site. They covered the subject well, mentioning some of the factors that cause stress Gambling and … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Greetings, Interesting Reads, Video Poker | 9 Comments

Response to Your Comments

Posted on April 19, 2011 by queen of comps

Don’t blow it all on gas,groceries and keno. I don’t know how to respond to this comment.  Is it a joke?  Or, has this person never read any of my books Response to Your Comments was last modified: April 19th, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Winning a Tax Fight

Posted on April 14, 2011 by queen of comps

Today’s mail contained a nice surprise for us – a check for $4,693.71 from the wonderful state of Indiana!  I had just about given up on ever seeing any of the Indiana tax (3.4%) that was withheld from every $1200+ … Continue reading →

Posted in Taxes | 8 Comments

Gambling Nostalgia

Posted on April 11, 2011 by queen of comps

Funny how well you get to know some people in cyberspace even if you have never met them in person.  My guest on the blog today is one of those people.  I became acquainted with Mickey Crimm on the video … Continue reading →

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Jean and Brad Join the Mob

Posted on April 6, 2011 by queen of comps

Well, not exactly – but recently we mingled with some of the relatives of notorious mob figures at the VIP Preview Party at the Las Vegas Mob Experience, a museum that has just opened in the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Non-gambling Activities | 3 Comments

My Comments on Your Comments

Posted on April 3, 2011 by queen of comps

I appreciate all the valuable  input  since the Comment feature has been working again.   I believe many of you will find kernels of information there  that will help you with your goal of improving your gambling results.  And, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, TV Appearance, Video Poker | 7 Comments

Comment Feature is Now Working

Posted on April 1, 2011 by queen of comps

Hopefully permanently. So those comments on my blog subjects you have been wanting to share – bring them on! Comment Feature is Now Working was last modified: April 1st, 2011 by queen of comps

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Did you Know?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by queen of comps

Did you know that Popeye has a casino connection?  Popeye made his first appearance in the comic strip in 1929, as one of the men hired by Castor Oyl (Olive Oyl’s older brother)  to crew a ship in a plot to rob a casino. Did … Continue reading →

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Technical Notes

Posted on March 29, 2011 by queen of comps

No wonder there have been no comments here recently.  That feature on this blog doesn’t seem to be working.  Hold those important thoughts, however.  Just as soon as it is fixed, I’ll let you know. On another technical note:  I will never be an … Continue reading →

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