Author Archives: queen of comps

East Cannery Promotion

Posted on October 1, 2008 by queen of comps

I was catching up on “Today’s News” on the LVA homepage and saw this September 24 item: “ECan Tops Market.  According to Majestic Research, which tracks "game usage" (i.e., number of bodies on the games) at Vegas casinos, Eastside Cannery is … Continue reading →

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Coupon Alert!

Posted on September 26, 2008 by queen of comps

The premiere edition of the "Coast Connection" appears in today's Review-Journal. This is a 20-page insert similar to the one Station has been offering the last few months. It contains property-specific coupons (including those valuable match plays!) and information about gaming promotions, … Continue reading →

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A Smiley Weekend

Posted on September 22, 2008 by queen of comps

Friday, Brad and I got lucky at the Palms. We scored a total of $48 on our six Megabucks free pulls (regular and check-cashing ones) – which is $48 more than we usually get. And when we cashed our checks, … Continue reading →

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Ethics in a Casino

Posted on August 31, 2008 by queen of comps

I just heard (from a skilled gambler who shall remain nameless) that a friend of his saw a well-known “promotion scrambler” get handcuffed and taken in the back at the 4 Queens casino sometime last month. “He was working several … Continue reading →

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Playing On Another's Players Card

Posted on August 26, 2008 by queen of comps

I have gotten a lot of e-mail on this subject over the years, especially from couples. Many like to use one of their cards for their major play days and save the other card for when they are playing a shorter … Continue reading →

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Wheeeeeee!!!

Posted on August 15, 2008 by queen of comps

I’m back. I haven’t been sick and we haven’t been traveling so that’s not the excuse for being absent here for so long. It’s the recession! No, we haven’t gone broke or run into any financial problems. In truth we are having one of … Continue reading →

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New Station Coupons

Posted on July 27, 2008 by queen of comps

In today’s R-J you can find the August edition of “My Station,” the glossy 23-page magazine full of information about and coupons for all the Station casinos. There are no longer any all-Station coupons; each property has a page of coupons … Continue reading →

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The Bug is Lurking Around LV

Posted on April 28, 2008 by queen of comps

There seems to be a “bug” going around in Vegas recently, causing a short-term illness rather than the extended one which plagued us in the winter. They are calling it a 24-hour flu virus, but it usually floors you for three … Continue reading →

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Lab Tests Back

Posted on March 18, 2008 by queen of comps

I have good news I couldn’t wait to report, so I am writing this through foggy vision.  All my lab tests came back negative. Brad says dodging this bullet beats all the good luck we have ever had in a … Continue reading →

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Keeping Healthy in Las Vegas

Posted on March 7, 2008 by queen of comps

Hopefully you don’t know from personal experience that this year’s flu season has dished up some particularly nasty flu strains, some that weren’t included in this year’s flu shots. Brad and I have been lucky and missed it, but it seems … Continue reading →

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