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Category Archives: Bankroll
Casino Rewards – Part 2
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
Casino Rewards – Part 1
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
CZR Tier Credit Program – Part 4
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
Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 4
Gambling is always like riding a rollercoaster. I can’t think of any gambling activity that is like a slow drive down a straight road through a park. The ups and downs are what make roller coasters such thrilling rides. And … Continue reading
Posted in Bankroll, Cherokee Casino, Video Poker
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Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 3
Okay. Time to give you the casino-play details for which you’ve been waiting. All five in our family group hit the casino, but with various goals. Steve and Kaitlynn roamed around together, tracking down the penny slots that look like … Continue reading
Still Here
Yes, I did finish the autobiography – finally! But many of you had assumed – feeling sad it seemed – that would be the end of the blog. Well, I am still here. Anthony has said I would have a … Continue reading
Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Gambling Resources, It's Personal, Medical, Q+A, Video Poker
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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 13
Okay, it’s time to slow down on the reminiscing about how much fun we have had on this journey down the advantage play path. You wanted some numbers, didn’t you? Beginning in 1997 I realized the need to keep a … Continue reading
Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Comps, It's Personal, Luck, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Taxes, Video Poker
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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 8
So…last week you read about my miracle jump from quarters to dollars at the Four Queens in August of ‘95, increasing our bankroll by $8000, and might be thinking that you would see me now talking exclusively about Brad’s and … Continue reading
35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 7
Last week I talked about our major decision in 1991 to switch our core game from blackjack to video poker. I also discussed how we were happy to stay at the quarter level, earning enough comps to cover most of … Continue reading
Questions and Comments
Time to dip into the virtual mailbag and comment file. Q: What do you think about all these new quick ways you can get money to gamble with when you are in a casino? Sounds dangerous to me. A: It … Continue reading →