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Palms Promotion

Posted on November 3, 2009 by queen of comps

The Palms is running a very good “Play, Earn, and Win” promotion this month, called the “$207,000 Great Harvest Gift Card.” We just did it yesterday and here are some of the details: 1. You can do it as many … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on October 31, 2009 by queen of comps

Wow – I think I did that entry okay on the first try, technically challenged as I am.   I’m so happy and proud of myself I think I’ll write some more as I wait for Halloweeners to come to my door.  Does living … Continue reading →

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Quotes as a Test

Posted on October 31, 2009 by queen of comps

This is a test to see if I know how to use this new blog system.  Here are some quotes, brought to my attention by VP Pappy, the master collector of gambling/casino-related quotes.  It is always interesting how concepts in … Continue reading →

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H1N1

Posted on October 25, 2009 by queen of comps

President Obama just declared an H1N1 Emergency.   I had predicted weeks ago that was coming! And I am starting my 8th week fighting whatever-it-is. Last week I spent 3 days in the hospital with lots of testing that eliminated a … Continue reading →

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Health Update

Posted on October 16, 2009 by queen of comps

No, I didn’t die – but for the last few weeks I thought that this bug-that-is-going-around (whatever name they give it) was trying to kill me! When I was talking about the swine flu in my September 11 entry, I didn’t realize … Continue reading →

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Swine Flu Revisted

Posted on October 7, 2009 by queen of comps

Back in my September 11 entry I wrote about my battle – and then Brad’s – with flu-like symptoms since early in that month. I never got tested to see if I had the swine flu since my symptoms weren’t severe and … Continue reading →

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Bonuses for Slot Play

Posted on October 3, 2009 by queen of comps

Going through our October casino mailers the last few days, a couple of unusual bonuses for “slots” caught my eye. I am used to seeing ongoing promotions for bonus-point days that give more points for slot play than for video poker … Continue reading →

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Flu – Is It Swine?

Posted on September 12, 2009 by queen of comps

Brad and I have been fighting flu symptoms for a week. First time I noticed anything wrong, I was sitting at a video poker machine with a game that required the JoB strategy, one I have played for almost twenty years and … Continue reading →

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My Readers Help Me Out

Posted on August 19, 2009 by queen of comps

From Martin, a helpful Palms hint:   Even as an out-of-towner, I always go down that little hallway on the right side of the Club Palm booth and on the wall there are usually all the current promotions listed. Also there are … Continue reading →

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South Point Promotions

Posted on June 1, 2009 by queen of comps

In June South Point is bringing back one of our favorite promotions – gas cards for half-price. It’s like getting 2x points every day all month!  It takes 8334 points to earn one Chevron $50 gas card in this “pump with … Continue reading →

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