Author Archives: queen of comps

Major Change at the Palms

Posted on May 29, 2009 by queen of comps

This was totally unexpected  – as it was when the same thing happened at the Stations. On June 1 the Palms is going from a comp-only point system to giving free play for points. And to my surprise, they are keeping the … Continue reading →

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Back From New Orleans

Posted on April 4, 2009 by queen of comps

Just spent 3 nights at Harrah’s in the Big Easy. Some people we talked to on our trip thought it was pretty funny that people who lived in Vegas would make a trip to New Orleans to gamble. One joked about carrying … Continue reading →

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Useful Web sites

Posted on March 25, 2009 by queen of comps

http://www.videopoker.com/ – Play all the IGT video poker games, including new ones like Quick Quads Poker and Ultimate X Poker.   Practice when there is no risk to your gambling bankroll.  http://savelv.com/ – “Save Money on Las Vegas Hotels, Entertainment, Dining & … Continue reading →

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Brads Health Update

Posted on February 24, 2009 by queen of comps

Brad is gaining back his strength, albeit slowly. This is probably due as much from the “bug” as the pacemaker since I also am having trouble regaining my normal energy.   But we are trying to be a little more active each … Continue reading →

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Health Bumps

Posted on February 19, 2009 by queen of comps

I wrote on the 12th that Brad’s angioplasty, with stent #7, had gone well and he would be discharged from the hospital on the 13th and would probably soon be back to his regular “job” of having fun in a … Continue reading →

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Bonus Point Bumps

Posted on February 15, 2009 by queen of comps

As you all know, I recommend play on days when a casino offers bonus-point multipliers. But you must be careful that you know the details of any these promotions. Each casino’s system has its own quirks and here are some of the … Continue reading →

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Lucky Number 7

Posted on February 13, 2009 by queen of comps

During Brad’s angiogram today the cardiologist found one place in the right coronary artery that had an 80% blockage so he did an angioplasty and put in one stent – the 7th one in that artery. We figured he wanted to match … Continue reading →

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Those Tricky Royal Flushes

Posted on February 11, 2009 by queen of comps

Royals flushes – you never know when they will hide for seemingly eons. And then when you just about give up ever getting one, they pop up to surprise and please you.  After a particularly bad start to 2009, deep in a … Continue reading →

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Good Moves by Silverton

Posted on February 8, 2009 by queen of comps

I am no authority on how casinos could/should run their business during this severe economic downturn, but it seems as if they shouldn’t be making cuts that say to old loyal customers, “We don’t want your business any more.” And it … Continue reading →

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A New Year

Posted on January 6, 2009 by queen of comps

Well, I'm finally back here in Blogville after surviving the last three weeks:  A Wii-filled holiday with the Frugal Princess family in Columbus, GA. The Wii game Brad and I gave as a family gift this year was a wonderful … Continue reading →

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