Author Archives: queen of comps

Gambling Info On the Air and Online

Posted on February 23, 2011 by queen of comps

Two great resources: 1.  A new American Casino Guide video made by Steve Bourie and his son, Matt. Gambling Info On the Air and Online was last modified: February 23rd, 2011 by queen of comps

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Brad’s Gambling Life–Part 5, Off to See the World

Posted on February 20, 2011 by queen of comps

At noon on January 18, 1949, Brad’s 17th birthday, he walked out of his high school, where he had been impatiently marking time until his “real life” could begin.  He boarded a city bus going to downtown Connersville, and then … Continue reading →

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More on Taxes

Posted on February 16, 2011 by queen of comps

There were several comments on my January 26 blog about a new tax app.  One said:   It wasn’t that long ago that the IRS said you had to keep paper records. More on Taxes was last modified: February 16th, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 4, the Early Teens

Posted on February 13, 2011 by queen of comps

Once Brad turned 13, he found better opportunities to increase his discretionary income, and therefore increase his gambling bankroll.  First he took on a paper route, and that $5 net profit a week made him “rich” beyond his dreams. Brad’s … Continue reading →

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Updates and Comments

Posted on February 8, 2011 by queen of comps

Q:  I was watching the Travel Channel last week, a program “Winning in Las Vegas.”   I was just wondering if you and Brad still have those scooters you two were riding. Updates and Comments was last modified: February 8th, 2011 by … Continue reading →

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Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 3, Childhood Adventures

Posted on February 6, 2011 by queen of comps

Unfortunately, Brad never did quite recover from his disappointment that school was not going to be all fun and games.  To make matters worse, he found reading was a struggle from the get-go, and his lack of reading skills seriously … Continue reading →

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Can’t Beat “FREE”

Posted on February 2, 2011 by queen of comps

Just read this  in the “Seven Stars Insider,” telling about a freebie for Harrah’s customers who have a Seven Stars players card: Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon Offers Free Grub Show your Seven Stars card at the Victorian Café and you … Continue reading →

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Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 2, School Disappointment

Posted on January 29, 2011 by queen of comps

At age 6, Brad had a very traumatic experience connected with gambling. Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 2, School Disappointment was last modified: January 29th, 2011 by queen of comps

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Tax App for iPhone

Posted on January 26, 2011 by queen of comps

I was recently shown a new app for an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch that can be a great help for players in keeping a a gambling diary, something the IRS requires. Tax App for iPhone was last modified: January 26th, 2011 by queen of … Continue reading →

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Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 1,The Beginning

Posted on January 23, 2011 by queen of comps

Brad turned 79 last week and some of our friends were asking him how long he had been gambling.   That reminded me – again – of all the interesting stories he has told me about his past life before we … Continue reading →

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