Category Archives: Frugal Fridays

A Fond Frugal Farewell

Back in 1999, Brad and I had been having good success in casinos for 15 years and word was getting around about it, especially after we appeared on “48 Hours.” Friends were hearing about all the comps we were getting … Continue reading

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News and Views

The mantra of the casino player is “the only constant is change.” I found this quote online and it sums up the theme of my writings for the last 23 years. In fact, if all casinos had the same policies … Continue reading

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The Power of Love and Friendship

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

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A Blast from the Halloween Past

Long-ago writings from Frugal Fridays that bring back happy memories: 10/28/2000 My favorite holiday — Halloween — is coming up and it’s especially fun to celebrate in Vegas. Many casino employees will be in costume, and casino Halloween parties abound. … Continue reading

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Questions and Comments

Time to do a little computer housecleaning and tackling my Must-Catch-Up file. First, I want to thank everyone who gave greetings on our recent birthdays – Brad’s #86 and my #79.  Don’t worry if you missed mine – I plan … Continue reading

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A Memory of 9/11

Soon after September 11, 2001, this was the piece I wrote for my “Frugal Fridays” column about my new hometown. A Red-White-and-Blue Las Vegas Las Vegas is a city with patriotic feelings as strong as anywhere else in the U.S.A. … Continue reading

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Frugal Fridays – December 2007

12/7/2007 Here are some players club hints that might put money in your pocket, help you earn more comps, or at least save you some frustration. Some are for specific casinos and some are general ideas that can be used … Continue reading

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Frugal Fridays – November 2007

11/2/2007 Have your fire extinguishers near by when you read today’s column. I’m fiery mad at casinos! Why, you ask? I’m so glad you asked –- although I was going to tell you even if you didn’t. This fury of … Continue reading

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Frugal Fridays – October 2007

10/5/2007 If you’re not getting any mail offers from a casino where you play, you shouldn’t just assume that the casino doesn’t like you. However, this might be the case; some casinos bar video poker players they consider professional or … Continue reading

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Frugal Fridays – September 2007

9/7/2007 In past years, I’ve discussed –- well, to be really truthful, I’ve complained –- about the problem of switching around several denominations in our video poker play. It does make for a very bumpy ride when you hit more … Continue reading

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