Category Archives: Casino Policy

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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Promotions You Can Not Do

At any one time there are hundreds of thousands of casino promotions available across the United States – probably millions if you count every room offer, food discount, entertainment special as well as gambling bonuses, incentives, and special events.  Obviously, … Continue reading

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A Promotion Rant for June

First a compliment to a few casinos – this month some of you seemed to realize that players like to plan ahead.  I always hated it when there was a holiday toward the end of a month –  and marketing … Continue reading

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Vegas Parking Update

Now that there is no longer free parking at CZR Strip properties for all locals, I want to review the situation and give you some good news about new options.  Check here for list of free Strip and near-Strip parking … Continue reading

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Why Your Casino Offers are Going Downhill – Big Data Update

Here is something I wrote in my book More Frugal Gambler, published in 2003. This was in the chapter talking about the casino host system, a rant about using the term “player development.” I HATE the term “player development.” I … Continue reading

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Big Data

Please, Jean, tell me what I am doing wrong. I am playing just like I have been doing for years, but my mailers which used to be quite good are getting terrible: such small amounts of free play, fewer food … Continue reading

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Don’t Ignore Me Because I Have Gray Hair

This is an article I wrote a couple of years ago, one that would be read by casino executives.  But I am guessing that many players who read this blog may find it elicits some “amen’s.” —————- We may be getting gray … 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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MIRACLES DO HAPPEN

Sometimes casinos do take note of player complaints. I’ve been a little hard on casinos lately, especially critical of some of the policies of local ones in Vegas. However, today I want to give out a note of praise to … Continue reading

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MARCH VEGAS PROMOTION NEWS

STATIONS CASINOS Although their loyalty card and some advertising and promotion mailings still sometimes use the name “Boarding Pass,” marketing seems to be favoring the term “My Rewards” in many instances. I wonder if they eventually want to permanently get … Continue reading

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