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After 3 weeks of unpacking and organizing, we are finally settled in our new home at the beautiful just-opened senior-living Legacy Reserve. We are enjoying the nice warm swimming pool, floor-to-ceiling windows that make us feel we are outside among … Continue reading
More November Bonuses and News
November is turning out to be a good month for gambling bonuses and food specials, particularly on holidays. VETERANS DAY – Monday, November 11 Boyd Gaming is offering a 11x multiplier for all players with a Sapphire tier card and … Continue reading
November News and Promotions
Before I start talking about November promotions, I need to give you a heads-up about an important December note. You may have heard for years that December is the best time to go to Las Vegas if you are looking … Continue reading
Back on the Frugal Job
Just finished going through the 5 weeks of mail that piled up during our unexpected extended stay in GA. Lots of expired comps pitched into the wastebasket! But I looked them all over – and realized that although the casino … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Comps, Couponing, Gripes, Palms, Parking in Vegas, Slot Clubs, Technical Note, Video Poker, Wynn
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Pop-up Promotions and News
I must continue to alert advantage-searching players that you can’t just depend on first-of-the-month mailers and research. Gold Coast is a good example, with a bonus promotion rolled out the second week this month: 11x reels and video poker every … Continue reading
Some Immediately Important Information
I try to keep readers here up on current changes in casino conditions, especially in Vegas. Usually I gather up the information all month long and then put it in a blog at the beginning of each month. However, sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona Charlie’s, Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, Comments, Palms, Senior Promotion, Stations
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AUGUST PROMOS AND NEWS
I have waited to write this report, hoping I would have more good details for players who are looking for better opportunities. But conditions remain pretty much the same – or worse. DOWNTOWN GRAND This former Lady Luck Casino seemed … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, MGM, Senior Promotion, Slot Clubs
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Food for Thought
I am going to hijack the saying “Man can not live by bread alone” and revise it for the subject of this blog: “You can not gamble in a casino 24 hours a day; you have to stop and eat … Continue reading
Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars, Comps, Food Review, Health, It's Personal, Meal Promo, Palms, Senior Promotion, South Point Casino, Stations
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July Promos–The Little Things
“Little Things Mean a Lot” …and not just in love songs. I recently read a comment on the Internet from someone who stated, after reading about all the hoops one had to jump through to take advantage of one casino … Continue reading
Answers and News
After my last Cherokee trip report, as usual there were reader questions, which I’m always happy to answer. Q: Did it work out that your granddaughter could take a break from her Appalachian Trail thru-hike and meet you all? A: … Continue reading →