Category Archives: Casino Policy

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 11

Posted on July 18, 2020 by queen of comps

“We’ll never move to Las Vegas; where would we go on vacation?” That was the answer I gave to questions for years: “You go to Vegas all the time and stay for weeks on end.  Why don’t you just move … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Atlantic City, Blackjack, Casino Hosts, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Comps, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Memories, New Orleans, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 4 Comments

News Flash

Posted on May 21, 2020 by queen of comps

I am temporarily stopping my memory serial  about Brad’s and my 35-year walk down the path of casino advantage play to bring you some possibly good news for gamblers during this terrible pandemic. Gaming industry leaders are once again seeking to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Casino Policy, Coronavirus, Good Reads, It's Personal, Memories | 9 Comments

Stop Being Sensible????

Posted on April 5, 2020 by queen of comps

I have had trouble settling down to write this blog.  And the truth of the matter is that I am slightly depressed.  Everyone is slightly – or majorly – depressed these days, you might say.  But the Corona virus is … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Gaming Writing, Interesting Reads, It's Personal | 18 Comments

A Story – Under a Harvest Moon (Part 2)

Posted on October 27, 2019 by queen of comps

Last week we left our elderly couple outside the El Cortez pondering their next move.  They actually were surprising themselves by feeling perky and even a little adventurous.  So instead of calling Uber and heading home for a usual early … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Casino Policy, Couponing, Food Review, Four Queens, Health, Luck, Memories, Transportation | 10 Comments

Back on the Frugal Job

Posted on October 5, 2019 by queen of comps

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 | 9 Comments

AUGUST PROMOS AND NEWS

Posted on August 2, 2019 by queen of comps

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 | 10 Comments

Boyd Promos and Problems

Posted on May 5, 2019 by queen of comps

If you read my last blog, you know I mentioned that sometimes it is hard for out-of-towners and anyone who doesn’t get a local monthly mailer to find out about Vegas casino promos. And I promised to help out if … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Slot Clubs | 17 Comments

Info for Caesars Players

Posted on January 26, 2019 by queen of comps

Here are some details I have gathered – from my own experiences, from conversations with other players, or from Internet sources. The current list of Diamond and Seven Star free and discounted show benefits can be found here. The “automatic” … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Policy, Comps | 14 Comments

December Promos and News

Posted on December 8, 2018 by queen of comps

This blog has been delayed, mainly because of work on my tax book update.  Russell Fox, my new professional collaborator for this essential revision, and I have been scrambling to get this out ASAP so gamblers would be aware of … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Comps, Palms, Senior Promotion, Slot Clubs, South Point Casino, Stations, Taxes | 17 Comments

Recent Frugal – or Non-Frugal – Discoveries

Posted on September 8, 2018 by queen of comps

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 →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Couponing, Laughlin, Meal Promo, Slot Clubs, Stations | 8 Comments