Category Archives: Boyd Gaming

More November News and Promotions

VETERANS DAY Most of the free buffets for military members and veterans will be on Monday, November 12th, but some Boyd properties and South Point are running their promotions on Sunday, the 11th.  South Point is one of the few … Continue reading

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Quickie Local Promotion Report

As usual when we have been traveling – this time for 10 days – I return to a mountain of paperwork.  Takes me a long time to process all the casino mailers and figure out what might be put on … Continue reading

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, Family News, Non-Vegas Casinos, Slots, Stations, Video Poker | 13 Comments

B-Connected Summary – So Far! (Part 2)

This is going to have to be a very quickly-written blog since I am madly racing around trying to get ready to fly out of Vegas tomorrow morning for a much-needed vacation.  It will be our favorite kind of get-away, … Continue reading

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B-Connected Summary – So Far! (Part 1)

You’ve been clamoring for more of my thoughts on this subject – so here they are.  I don’t claim 100% accuracy or comprehensiveness here – but I don’t think even Boyd Gaming itself knows exactly what is going on at … Continue reading

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Recent Frugal – or Non-Frugal – Discoveries

I’m always looking for new information that can help me make more frugal decisions when I visit casinos, including dining choices as well as where, what, and when I will play.  Some of this information I discover is new because … Continue reading

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Boyd Gaming Changes

I have been putting off writing this blog.  Many of you know that in my writings about casinos I like to emphasize the positive rather than ranting and raving about the negative that I can’t change.  I also stress that … Continue reading

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You Have Questions?

Periodically I need to clean out my virtual mailbag.  I am happy to answer many reader questions, but sometimes it just isn’t possible.  I can’t give specific recommendations about, for example, what game you should play or what casino is … Continue reading

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Jean, Read Your Own Stuff

Everyone knows how I obsessively write about checking details about casino programs and promotions.  But for some months now – and I’m not sure why – I have neglected this advice when playing at the Palms. Brad and I hadn’t … Continue reading

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AUGUST CASINO NEWS AND PROMOTIONS

Recent headline: “Casinos getting nervous as Las Vegas revenues drop and their stocks slump.” Will this generate even more extra fees to try to pump up a casino bottom line – or perhaps lead to more and better promotions to … Continue reading

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The Boyd “YAH” Drama

If you have been following the Boyd “Young at Heart” drama, you know that I have been trying to keep you up to date on the details as they have been frequently changed since “Black Wednesday.” That is what one … Continue reading

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