Author Archives: queen of comps

10/1/2004 I don’t talk much about live poker in this column, because I don’t play it myself. But I don’t like to leave out any gambler who wants to find some frugal hints here for his game of choice. So … Continue reading →

9/3/2004 Fans of Frugal Fridays should be familiar with the name Deke Castleman. I’ve written about him a few times here, mentioning that he’s my one and only editor, as well as being a dear friend. But Deke is much … Continue reading →

8/6/2004 JEAN The following letter appeared on the video poker forum vpFree, which you can subscribe to at [email protected]. I’m always preaching about the benefits of studying and researching the slot club system in any casino where you play. I … Continue reading →

7/2/2004 It’s always good to break a record and on June 13, Brad and I achieved a personal best in one gambling day: a net win of $20,235. And the surprising part is that we did it in a casino … Continue reading →

6/4/2004 Online in the Las Vegas Sun: “Rube Goldberg lives — in spirit anyway. A new slot machine gimmick that marries gadgetry and luck in a series of clanking, spinning, ball-rolling contraptions was unveiled Wednesday at the (Atlantic City) Tropicana … Continue reading →

5/7/2004 I bet you’re a person with good sense! In the stock market you look for books to read that explain the basics. You keep up with changing conditions by reading the newspaper and magazines. You look for experts who … Continue reading →

4/2/2004 A warning – I’m up on a soapbox this week! I’ve tried to be broad-minded about Vegas and its reputation as Sin City, but I can’t stay quiet anymore. Things have gone too far. I really don’t know when … Continue reading →

3/3/2004 I enjoyed my vacation, but I’m glad to be back. And I’m coming back in a month that marks a special anniversary for Brad and me. Exactly 20 years ago, in March 1984, Brad and I made our first … Continue reading →

2/6/2004 Jean Scott is still on vacation and will be till further notice. But check this page occasionally between now and then for exciting developments in the world of gambling, and/or at the Las Vegas Advisor, as they occur. 2/20/2004 … Continue reading →

1/2/2004 Happy New Year, everyone! Now that the late-December festivities are behind us, it’s time to turn our thoughts to all our plans for the new year — such as filing our 2003 tax returns! As Emeril would say, Oh … Continue reading →