Category Archives: Frugal Fridays

11/3/2000 I love living in Las Vegas because it’s such an exciting city that it energizes me and makes me feel young. However, this last week I really felt old. First of all, I signed up for Social Security. Yes, … Continue reading →

10/6/2000 From The Dealer’s News: “The Frontier has been using shills on table games recently.” Shills are people hired by the casinos, using the casino’s money, to play games and encourage others to join them. I have seen very bored … Continue reading →

9/1/2000 Attention serious video poker players who have a computer. You can’t do without Tomski’s Video Poker Strategy Master (VPSM). This miracle—that’s what I call it because it saved my math-challenged life—will give you, in mere seconds, the strategy for … Continue reading →

8/1/2000 Last month, I was looking through a little coupon book that came in the local newspaper. I noticed a coupon page for the Gold Spike in downtown Las Vegas. There was one “buy one meal, get one free” coupon. … Continue reading →

7/3/2000 A couple of weeks ago, I suggested that readers visit the Suncoast Web site and bone up on their planned slot club, Club Denaro. I also suggested that while there, you sign their guestbook to be notified when you … Continue reading →

June 2, 2000 I don’t have to be in Vegas to be a frugal gambler. Whenever I enter a casino  in the U.S. (or the world, for that matter), I’m always looking for an edge. I’m always  looking for some … Continue reading →

May 5, 2000   A question from one of my readers: “I’m in a terrible losing streak. What’s the longest losing streak you’ve ever had?” Good question! People sometimes think Brad and I win all the time; they think anyone … Continue reading →

April 7, 2000 Welcome to the first installment of my online column. In “Frugal Fridays,” I plan to range all over the gambling layout: funny and weird casino happenings, last-minute promos, comp secrets, hidden slot club benefits, video poker tips. … Continue reading →