Category Archives: Family News

Still Playing the Comp Game?

Posted on January 20, 2018 by queen of comps

After I wrote about a family reunion at the Harrah’s Tahoe casino in December, I received a lot of requests for more details, specifically about comps.  I guess that should not have been a surprise for someone whose nickname is … Continue reading →

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Tahoe Family Holiday Report – Part 1

Posted on December 17, 2017 by queen of comps

I predicted this week after our family reunion at Harrah’s Tahoe would need to be serious recovery time for Brad and me, and that definitely came to pass.  But so full of happy memories with our family who can pack … Continue reading →

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December News and Off to Tahoe

Posted on December 6, 2017 by queen of comps

I hope your casino mailers and/or study of casino websites have given you a lot of December information to keep you busy all month. If you are over 50, you need to check out the senior specials that most locals … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Family News, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos | 5 Comments

Out-of-Town Trip Report – Part 2

Posted on July 17, 2017 by queen of comps

I finally found time to continue the report on our recent trip that included a stay at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in North Carolina. I had mentioned in Part 1 how we loved its beautiful green setting in the Smoky Mountains, … Continue reading →

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Out-of-Town Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on July 11, 2017 by queen of comps

Just returned from a 12-day trip eastward, visiting family in Columbus, Georgia, and spending a few days at Harrah’s Cherokee casino in North Carolina. Brad and I are both at the Harrah’s 7 Star tier level and Cherokee is our … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 8 Comments

The Joy of Family

Posted on July 2, 2017 by queen of comps

Family is a big happiness factor in our lives despite the factor that most of our relatives are scattered all over the US! One of my favorite sayings is that God created airplanes just for this situation! Brad and I … Continue reading →

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Back Home

Posted on December 24, 2016 by queen of comps

Still “recovering” from a long and busy out-of-town trip, one that, as usual, combined casino activity and family celebrations.  This picture records the first family event when we got to GA, Zachary’s graduation from Police Academy, where he scored two  of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Bankroll, Blackjack, Book Recommendation, Family News, Non-Vegas Casinos | 10 Comments

Covering Vacation Time with a Guest BJ Rant

Posted on December 6, 2016 by queen of comps

Brad and I will be flying to Georgia in a couple of days, combining, as we often do, a family visit with a casino stay.  First, we will be attending grandson Zachary’s graduation from Police Academy, part of his training for … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Family News, Guest Writer, Non-Vegas Casinos | 3 Comments

Tahoe Adventure

Posted on November 18, 2016 by queen of comps

Recently we took a family casino vacation to Tahoe, staying on an offer from Harrah’s.  Although we had been here many times before, this was the first time daughter Angela and her hubby Steve had been here so they kept busy with active choices … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel | 7 Comments

Rattlesnake Finish

Posted on July 23, 2016 by queen of comps

Okay, okay – here is “the end of the story” so many of you have been clamoring for: Not very dramatic – saw no rattlesnakes, but that is probably a good thing! We saw some Pokemon Go players there but Kaity … Continue reading →

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