Category Archives: Casino Promotions

Random Thoughts

Posted on October 31, 2009 by queen of comps

Wow – I think I did that entry okay on the first try, technically challenged as I am.   I’m so happy and proud of myself I think I’ll write some more as I wait for Halloweeners to come to my door.  Does living … Continue reading →

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Bonuses for Slot Play

Posted on October 3, 2009 by queen of comps

Going through our October casino mailers the last few days, a couple of unusual bonuses for “slots” caught my eye. I am used to seeing ongoing promotions for bonus-point days that give more points for slot play than for video poker … Continue reading →

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My Readers Help Me Out

Posted on August 19, 2009 by queen of comps

From Martin, a helpful Palms hint:   Even as an out-of-towner, I always go down that little hallway on the right side of the Club Palm booth and on the wall there are usually all the current promotions listed. Also there are … Continue reading →

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South Point Promotions

Posted on June 1, 2009 by queen of comps

In June South Point is bringing back one of our favorite promotions – gas cards for half-price. It’s like getting 2x points every day all month!  It takes 8334 points to earn one Chevron $50 gas card in this “pump with … Continue reading →

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Major Change at the Palms

Posted on May 29, 2009 by queen of comps

This was totally unexpected  – as it was when the same thing happened at the Stations. On June 1 the Palms is going from a comp-only point system to giving free play for points. And to my surprise, they are keeping the … Continue reading →

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Useful Web sites

Posted on March 25, 2009 by queen of comps

http://www.videopoker.com/ – Play all the IGT video poker games, including new ones like Quick Quads Poker and Ultimate X Poker.   Practice when there is no risk to your gambling bankroll.  http://savelv.com/ – “Save Money on Las Vegas Hotels, Entertainment, Dining & … Continue reading →

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Bonus Point Bumps

Posted on February 15, 2009 by queen of comps

As you all know, I recommend play on days when a casino offers bonus-point multipliers. But you must be careful that you know the details of any these promotions. Each casino’s system has its own quirks and here are some of the … Continue reading →

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Good Moves by Silverton

Posted on February 8, 2009 by queen of comps

I am no authority on how casinos could/should run their business during this severe economic downturn, but it seems as if they shouldn’t be making cuts that say to old loyal customers, “We don’t want your business any more.” And it … Continue reading →

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A New Year

Posted on January 6, 2009 by queen of comps

Well, I'm finally back here in Blogville after surviving the last three weeks:  A Wii-filled holiday with the Frugal Princess family in Columbus, GA. The Wii game Brad and I gave as a family gift this year was a wonderful … Continue reading →

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East Cannery Promotion

Posted on October 1, 2008 by queen of comps

I was catching up on “Today’s News” on the LVA homepage and saw this September 24 item: “ECan Tops Market.  According to Majestic Research, which tracks "game usage" (i.e., number of bodies on the games) at Vegas casinos, Eastside Cannery is … Continue reading →

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