Category Archives: Book Recommendation

When Casinos Cut VP Benefits – Part 4

Posted on April 22, 2015 by queen of comps

In the last three parts of this series, I talked about “advantage players” and “skilled players.”  Some may feel that I look down on “recreational” players.  In fact, some of my friends and relatives feel they need to “apologize” when … Continue reading →

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BOOK and TAX TALK

Posted on January 20, 2015 by queen of comps

Yes, tax returns are on the minds of many now, especially gamblers. Maybe 2014 was the first year you got a W-2G. Or, maybe it was the first year you happily got a lot of them. Maybe you always had … Continue reading →

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Gambling Humor – The Perfect Gift

Posted on November 6, 2014 by queen of comps

Contrary to common belief, Brad and I are not avid collectors of all things gambling. It’s true that we have a garage full of gambling-related merchandise, but that’s just free stuff we’ve received from casinos over the decades. And sure, we have … Continue reading →

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Getting Close with Losing

Posted on May 27, 2014 by queen of comps

The 45th annual World Series of Poker is starting today. This is a huge event in Vegas. Upwards of 40,000 poker players descend on the Rio for the six weeks of tournament play and poker rooms all over town are, … Continue reading →

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A New Gambling Book

Posted on August 22, 2010 by queen of comps

I am happy to tell you about a new gambling book, The Secret World of Video Poker Progressives, by my friend Frank Kneeland.  I have been connected with this writing project for a while, reading one of the early drafts … Continue reading →

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Two New Gambling Books

Posted on July 7, 2010 by queen of comps

One of my favorite writers on gambling and casino subjects is Frank Scoblete.  His information is always based on good math and he writes with an entertaining style that makes all his books very readable.  He has two new books out: Beat Blackjack Now and … Continue reading →

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Frugal VP – the Book

Posted on February 20, 2010 by queen of comps

I have just updated the e-Book version of Frugal Video Poker. It is a bargain – pardon me for saying – yea, it is an extra frugal bargain indeed at $7.95. If you learned only one money-saving hint you didn’t … Continue reading →

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A New “Frugal” Book

Posted on November 14, 2009 by queen of comps

I want to tell you about a new “frugal” book. No, it isn’t about gambling or casinos. And, no, I didn’t write it. But it is one on which I would have been proud to have my “trademark.” (Jeffrey, I … Continue reading →

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