Category Archives: Four Queens

Las Vegas Trip Report Part 4

Posted on December 30, 2022 by queen of comps

Hope all the readers here are having a happy and healthy holiday season. Despite unseasonably cold weather in Georgia and viruses hitting friends and relatives right and left, we felt blessed that we could spend some time with family members … Continue reading →

Posted in Couponing, Downtown Vegas, Four Queens, Holiday Greetings, Memories, Non-gambling Activities, Vegas History | 3 Comments

Las Vegas Trip Report Part 1

Posted on November 11, 2022 by queen of comps

I’ve always said that the more fun you have on a vacation, the longer it takes to recover.  Well, my visit to Las Vegas ended more than three weeks ago and I’m just now rested up enough to tackle a trip report. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Comps, Couponing, Downtown Vegas, Four Queens, Meet-ups, Memories, Podcast, Public Appearances, Video Poker | 8 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 7

Posted on June 20, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I talked about our major decision in 1991 to switch our core game from blackjack to video poker. I also discussed how we were happy to stay at the quarter level, earning enough comps to cover most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Casino Promotions, Comps, Four Queens, Media Appearances, Memories, Problem Gambling, Sahara, TV Appearance, Video Poker | 10 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 3

Posted on May 15, 2020 by queen of comps

1989 was a major transitional year in our lives.  The government was in the midst of a RIF (reduction in force) for civil service employees.  Brad had in his 30 years at Naval Avionics in Indianapolis, but although he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Atlantic City, Blackjack, Casino Promotions, Comps, Couponing, Craps, Four Queens, It's Personal, Memories, Stratosphere, Travel | 5 Comments

A Story – Under a Harvest Moon (Part 2)

Posted on October 27, 2019 by queen of comps

Last week we left our elderly couple outside the El Cortez pondering their next move.  They actually were surprising themselves by feeling perky and even a little adventurous.  So instead of calling Uber and heading home for a usual early … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Casino Policy, Couponing, Food Review, Four Queens, Health, Luck, Memories, Transportation | 10 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