Author Archives: queen of comps

Response to Comments

Posted on January 19, 2011 by queen of comps

One reader wrote:  “Crooks? Coming from someone who is supposed to be an advantage player I find that pretty harsh. He took advantage of a glitch in software just as pretty much any advantage player would do.” –Not “any.”  Every … Continue reading →

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Interesting Reads

Posted on January 16, 2011 by queen of comps

Article in the Las Vegas Business Press about the city’s chances of becoming a center for medical tourism. Interesting Reads was last modified: January 19th, 2011 by queen of comps

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A Hit to Our Pockets Coming

Posted on January 14, 2011 by queen of comps

I believe that I have mentioned before on this blog that one of our favorite ways to pick up some extra money and/or comps is by participating in casino check-cashing promotions.  Although many local casinos have these, our favorite for many years … Continue reading →

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New Orleans Holiday Trip

Posted on January 12, 2011 by queen of comps

Okay, I’m pretty well caught up and ready to make my promised report about our New Orleans trip.  After a fun-filled holiday visit at the Frugal Princess house in Columbus, GA, all six of us, plus Zachary’s girlfriend, Taylor, piled into … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, New Orleans, Video Poker | 3 Comments

New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 7, 2011 by queen of comps

Early January I usually write on the subject of good resolutions for gamblers.  But this year I am going to recommend someone else’s article on the subject. New Year’s Resolutions was last modified: January 7th, 2011 by queen of comps

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Back From GA and NO

Posted on January 5, 2011 by queen of comps

Yes, we’re back home after 12 days of so much out-of-town fun it may take us months to recover!  Trying to keep up with two teenage grandchildren and their friends – I can’t decide if that keeps us young or ages … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comps, Family News, New Orleans | 3 Comments

Happy Holidays To All

Posted on December 22, 2010 by queen of comps

I will be taking a blog break for a week or so while Brad and I spend the holidays with the Frugal Princess family in Columbus, GA.  And,  as usual, we will drive to Harrah’s New Orleans for a few days stay so … Continue reading →

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Out-of-Vegas Casinos

Posted on December 19, 2010 by queen of comps

To answer a couple of questions in some recent Comments:  We have gambled some in Primm and Mesquite, but not for a number of years.  Never in Pahrump. Out-of-Vegas Casinos was last modified: December 19th, 2010 by queen of comps

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Return From Laughlin

Posted on December 16, 2010 by queen of comps

My second out-of-town trip report this week – an unusually busy travel month for us! This trip to Laughlin, however, not like the 4-day visit to Reno via jet, was a short overnight visit via the Frugal Plum, our trusty little PT Cruiser. Return From Laughlin was … Continue reading →

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Return from Reno

Posted on December 13, 2010 by queen of comps

We just got home from a trip to Reno, where we stayed at one of our  favorite casinos, the Atlantis.  They may have the best variety of good video poker anywhere in the country.   Return from Reno was last modified: December 13th, … Continue reading →

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