Category Archives: Caesars

A Triple Purpose Casino Visit – Part 1

Posted on July 4, 2021 by queen of comps

Down through the 30+ years I’ve been a gaming writer, I have always stressed the importance of a balanced life. Never let casinos and gambling interfere with relationships with friends and family or your physical and mental well-being. Don’t ever … Continue reading →

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Back to the Mountains and Video Poker

Posted on June 19, 2021 by queen of comps

Last week I gave you website links to help you learn the basics of the Caesars players club program, but I told you this was just the beginning step in determining whether a CZR casino might be a good choice … Continue reading →

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Choosing to Play at a CZR Property

Posted on June 11, 2021 by queen of comps

My recent 6-part blog series about a visit to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino generated many questions, not just about this property but general CZR play all over the country. In this post, I’ll try to describe and explain the many factors that … Continue reading →

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Cherokee Report – Part 6 – Q+A

Posted on May 28, 2021 by queen of comps

A few more questions have come in from my Harrah’s Cherokee Casino trip report. A couple pertained to the other Cherokee casino in North Carolina. Q: Did you ever consider switching your play to the Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 3

Posted on April 23, 2021 by queen of comps

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 →

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Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on April 4, 2021 by queen of comps

Yes, it was a wonderful trip – our first to a casino since we retired in 2019. Many people had predicted that we could never stay retired, but the pandemic reinforced our belief that our plans would be permanent. We … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle – Maybe?

Posted on March 19, 2021 by queen of comps

I ended my last post with a cryptic message and even though so much in the world and in my life is tentative, I’m ready to share the details. As someone who wants – yeah, needs – to be organized, … Continue reading →

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Back to Basics

Posted on January 22, 2021 by queen of comps

We can’t forget the pain of 2020 that is continuing into 2021, but I feel I must now regain my basic positive outlook and once again return to my long-term goals for this blog: providing practical ideas on how to … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 19– Q+A

Posted on September 11, 2020 by queen of comps

Q:  Love the financial details. However, I would be curious about just one year. What, if I may ask, was your final result the year you won the 250k? I would be happy just to know if it was more … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 12

Posted on July 25, 2020 by queen of comps

I would really like to write an autobiography, just talking about all the fun times and interesting experiences we’ve had in the casinos over the years. I already am writing a blog which covers a lot of that sort of material … Continue reading →

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