Category Archives: Comments

Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 5

Posted on May 14, 2021 by queen of comps

A big thank you for all who have used the comments section here or on my Jean Scott Facebook page, or written private e-mails, to express their appreciation for the detailed Cherokee trip report. I see a pent-up desire to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Cherokee Casino, Comments, Video Poker | 13 Comments

Questions and Comments

Posted on February 19, 2021 by queen of comps

Time to dip into the virtual mailbag and comment file. Q:  What do you think about all these new quick ways you can get money to gamble with when you are in a casino? Sounds dangerous to me. A:  It … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankroll, Brad Stories, Casino Promotions, Comments, Comps, Media Appearances, Q+A | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Advantage Play, Brad Stories, Caesars, Casino Hosts, Casino Promotions, Comments, Comps, Coronavirus, Couponing, Discounts, Gambling Resources, Health, It's Personal, Meal Promo, Memories, Slot Clubs, Travel, Vegas Discounts, Web Sites | 7 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 16

Posted on August 22, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week we took the short walk on the last leg of our 35-year journey down the winding path of advantage play and now we can look back at the big picture.  I had been writing – yea, preaching – for … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Blackjack, Casino Hosts, Comments, Comps, Coronavirus, Health, It's Personal, Luck, Medical, Memories, Q+A, Taxes, Video Poker | 14 Comments

Scattered Thoughts

Posted on April 15, 2020 by queen of comps

I always have a list – actually many files – titled “Things I Will Write About Sometime,” many coming from reader questions and comments. Here are some of those things – some recent – some old. — Learning a new word, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Comments, Coronavirus, Gambling Resources, Memories | 3 Comments

The Power of Love and Friendship

Posted on December 13, 2019 by queen of comps

We are totally enveloped in the warmth of love as the flood of well wishes pour in for our upcoming retirement and move to GA. They have come here in the Comments, on Facebook, in my Inbox, and when you … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, Family News, Frugal Fridays, Gaming Writing, Health, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Q+A, Travel, Video Poker | 23 Comments

Mid-Month News and Views

Posted on October 12, 2019 by queen of comps

As I discussed in my last blog, many casinos are ramping up the coupons and discounts for their eateries. You can snag discounts with your Stations Boarding Pass players card at two coffee shops:  Lucky Penny at the Palms and … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comments, Couponing, Discounts, Food Review, Gripes, Interesting Reads, Meal Promo, Memories, Palms, Senior Promotion, Slots, Stations, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Some Immediately Important Information

Posted on August 6, 2019 by queen of comps

I try to keep readers here up on current changes in casino conditions, especially in Vegas. Usually I gather up the information all month long and then put it in a blog at the beginning of each month. However, sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Charlie’s, Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, Comments, Palms, Senior Promotion, Stations | 4 Comments

DIGGING INTO MY MAILBAG

Posted on June 22, 2019 by queen of comps

I field many questions about where to play now that casinos are cutting benefits and paytables right and left. I use this blog to help players cope with the new conditions, often citing my own experiences.  However, I don’t get … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Promotions, Comments, Couponing, Four Queens, Gambling Resources, Q+A, Quotes, Stations, Video Poker | 6 Comments

APRIL PROMOS AND NEWS

Posted on April 2, 2019 by queen of comps

Look for April 21st Easter promos.  These are primarily for food specials – and lines will be long for non-reservation outlets.  (This is one reason that Brad and I avoid eating in casinos on holidays!)  However, a few casinos – … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, Comments, Comps, Meal Promo, Palms, Senior Promotion, South Point Casino, Stations | 10 Comments