Author Archives: queen of comps

Interesting Reads

Posted on December 5, 2010 by queen of comps

A couple of articles that were interesting to me: Interesting Reads was last modified: December 5th, 2010 by queen of comps

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Gift Card Details

Posted on December 2, 2010 by queen of comps

I wish all casinos would put complete details of promotions on their Web site.  But many don’t.  Here are the facts that I know about a couple gift-card promotions I mentioned earlier in the week.  We haven’t done either one of these yet … Continue reading →

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Planning for December

Posted on November 29, 2010 by queen of comps

Tomorrow  Brad and I have only one freeplay pickup  and one small promotion to do and that finishes off our November calendar.  Now it is time to tackle our December schedule. Planning for December was last modified: November 29th, 2010 by queen … Continue reading →

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Losing at VP – Part 14 – Final

Posted on November 22, 2010 by queen of comps

This is the final part of the 2001 Strictly Slots 2-part series about how to lose less/win more at VP: 10.        Last here, but perhaps first in importance, is this advice:  Have patience. Losing at VP – Part 14 – Final was last … Continue reading →

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Updated information on the FVP Software

Posted on November 18, 2010 by queen of comps

I’m getting many questions about the Frugal Video Poker software so here is some up-to-date information. Thousands of people down through the years have bought the FVP software and are still happily using it as their only or primary go-to … Continue reading →

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Losing at VP – Part 13

Posted on November 15, 2010 by queen of comps

More from 2001 9.      Supplement your video poker bankroll with other gambling activities that give you a big edge. Losing at VP – Part 13 was last modified: November 15th, 2010 by queen of comps

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Bumps in the Casino Road

Posted on November 12, 2010 by queen of comps

With casinos, you would be wise to not depend on the word “usually.”  However,“exceptions” is a term you do need to look for. Usually when you get an e-mail offer from a casino or see it on their Web site, you don’t have to print … Continue reading →

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Losing at VP – Part 12

Posted on November 9, 2010 by queen of comps

More from 2001 article – still just as good advice for 2010! 8.   Find ways to decrease the volatility of video poker and/or get to the long term quicker. One idea is to find a gambling buddy. Two people playing … Continue reading →

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Going to the Dogs in Vegas

Posted on November 5, 2010 by queen of comps

I’m not really an animal lover, but Brad is enough of one to make up for my deficiency in this area.  And I am softening somewhat in this department in my “old age,” finding  a lttle crippled poodle  “nephew dog” named Curly stealing my heart in … Continue reading →

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Coping with Casino Changes

Posted on November 1, 2010 by queen of comps

People keep asking us where we play these days now that so many casinos have either downgraded their video poker inventory and/or reduced their comp and slot club benefits.  I usually don’t like to mention specific casinos where we play … Continue reading →

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