Category Archives: Advantage Play

A Few Words about the “New” Video

Posted on March 12, 2022 by queen of comps

I’m pausing my book-report series to address a subject that is causing some heated discussion online: a video that has popped up on YouTube, one in which I was interviewed by Steve Bourie. The first problem is that many viewers didn’t read … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Comments, Media Appearances, Online, Podcast, Taxes, Video Poker | 10 Comments

Expanding Gambling Knowledge

Posted on February 27, 2022 by queen of comps

I recently read three books about blackjack. You may wonder if I’m thinking about switching my core casino game away from video poker. I know some players are doing that. Not me. So, you might ask, “Then why would you … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Blackjack, Book Recommendation, Comps, Gaming Writing, Good Reads, Video Poker | 3 Comments

New Year, New Updates

Posted on January 7, 2022 by queen of comps

I did plan to take a blog break over the holiday season, but I didn’t think it would end up being so long. In the photo below of our family’s Buffalo-plaid Christmas celebration, you won’t see the intruder that disrupted our … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Promotions, Coronavirus, Gambling Resources, Health, Holiday Greetings, MGM, Online, Slot Clubs, Sports, Taxes, Video Poker, Web Sites | 5 Comments

Odds and Ends from the Frugal File

Posted on November 19, 2021 by queen of comps

It’s the Thanksgiving season and I want to tell all of my readers here and on my Jean Scott Facebook page how thankful I am for the constant stream of encouraging words so many of you have written to me … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Cherokee Casino, Holiday Greetings, It's Personal, Non-Vegas Casinos, Q+A, Slots, Travel, Video Poker, Web Sites | 5 Comments

A Good-News Trip Report

Posted on October 30, 2021 by queen of comps

I’m always glad when I can write a cheerful and positive casino trip report. And I’m very happy to be able to do just that for a recent trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. “Oh, you hit a big jackpot!” Actually, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Brad Stories, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Policy, Cherokee Casino, Health, It's Personal, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 21 Comments

The Flexible Gambler

Posted on October 1, 2021 by queen of comps

I’ve been reading over some of the blogs I’ve been writing recently, in which I’ve been trying to give practical hints for players coping with the difficult casino environment we’re up against these days. And it occurred to me that one word can sum up … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Blackjack, Caesars, Casino Promotions, Craps, MGM, Non-Vegas Casinos, Online, Palms, Slot Clubs, Slots, Video Poker, Wynn | 6 Comments

The More Resources the Better

Posted on September 17, 2021 by queen of comps

“How do you find out all that up-to-date casino information you put in your blog?” I’m getting this question frequently these days, since many players know I can’t now visit casinos very often. There is a simple answer, really. I’m … Continue reading →

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Casino Rewards – Part 2

Posted on September 4, 2021 by queen of comps

Before continuing on the subject of casino rewards, I need to repeat what I have emphasized many times before: Any suggestions and examples I give in my writings do not apply to all casinos at all times. With any casino … Continue reading →

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Casino Rewards – Part 1

Posted on August 21, 2021 by queen of comps

How can I get more casino rewards? I’ve been fielding this question for a long time. Actually, I’ve been trying to give helpful answers since I wrote the first Frugal book in 1999 and started my blog soon after. However, … Continue reading →

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CZR Tier Credit Program – Part 4

Posted on July 30, 2021 by queen of comps

I’m still getting so many comments and questions about playing at a CZR property. However, I have a problem. So many of them are coming from video poker advantage players. Although I want to help that category of gamblers as … Continue reading →

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