Category Archives: Comps

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Posted on July 12, 2016 by queen of comps

Nothing like getting rid of a 15-year-old desk and filing cabinets to bring back memories. Slot cards from casinos we haven’t entered for many many years, some of which don’t even exist anymore. Strategy charts from games we won’t ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, Family News | 3 Comments

A Trip Report

Posted on June 24, 2016 by queen of comps

I probably rightly could have titled this “Using My Own Advice.” Sometimes people question whether the casino information I write about is actually usable in real-life situations. So I decided to report on a recent trip Brad and I took to Harrah’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, Family News, Non-Vegas Casinos | 4 Comments

A Too-Good Promotion

Posted on April 25, 2016 by queen of comps

Most everyone knows I love comps, but recently I had a real problem with one that made me wish the comp wasn’t “so good.” It happened at the Steak ’n Shake located at the South Point Casino. If you are from … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, Couponing, Food Review | 10 Comments

Q+A

Posted on February 8, 2016 by queen of comps

Q:  Do you ever play live poker at casinos? A: No – and not online either.  But we do know HOW to play live poker.   Q:  When can we hope for the release of the updated FRUGAL books? A:  … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, Q+A, Video Poker | 2 Comments

Answers to Your Comment Questions

Posted on November 9, 2015 by queen of comps

First a food comp opportunity:  You can earn a free buffet at Planet Hollywood or the Rio by earning 50 points (Reward Credits) in one day. (50 Points is $500 coin-in on most video poker or $250 coin-in for slots.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, Comps, Meal Promo, Q+A, Slot Clubs, Video Poker | 2 Comments

The Search for Tranquility

Posted on October 17, 2015 by queen of comps

Brad and I recently received cards in the mail from a locals casino notifying us that we could pick up our gifts of the week – tranquility fountains.   But they didn’t trick us this time.  I still remember our pursuit of tranquility many years … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comps | 11 Comments

Over-the-top Comps

Posted on June 18, 2015 by queen of comps

Here’s a question I am asked over and over:  “What are some of the fantastic comps casinos have given you?” Wow, after 31 years of working the casino comp system, that answer would probably take a whole book to answer … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, It's Personal | 8 Comments

CAESARS NEWS

Posted on January 28, 2015 by queen of comps

Miscellaneous information I have picked up recently, either in a personal visit to a CZR property or from the Internet: Want to know just where you can earn or redeem Total Reward points? Check here: https://www.totalrewards.com/content/cet-tr/en/earn-and-redeem/on-location.html. Want to know the … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Policy, Comps, Slot Clubs | 1 Comment

Details About myVEGAS

Posted on September 25, 2014 by queen of comps

Once again I want to encourage readers of this blog to go back every few days or so and read the “Comments.” There is often very useful information there, adding to subjects I have discussed earlier. A case in point … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, Comps, Online, Vegas Discounts | 1 Comment

Frugal “This and That” Information

Posted on June 6, 2014 by queen of comps

I haven’t checked it out personally, but I am hearing from some players that they are earning a lot of MGM comps playing Mlife’s game on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MlifeRewards. You will have to check it out for yourself to see … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Comps, Family News, Non-Vegas Casinos, Show Tickets | 7 Comments