Category Archives: Gaming Writing

A Textbook Trip Report Part 3

Posted on August 3, 2023 by queen of comps

Before I start addressing some of the many questions I’ve been asked about the gambling part of our Harrah’s Cherokee casino visit, I need to give some details about the non-gambling part for those who wanted some up-to-date information for … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Atlantic City Visit and Frugal Get-Together

Posted on August 5, 2022 by queen of comps

In my last blog, I popped the news that these days, I don’t always play advantage video poker when I am in a casino. Most of the time I do, but because of changes in my personal life circumstances and in … Continue reading →

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Expanding Gambling Knowledge

Posted on February 27, 2022 by queen of comps

I recently read three books about blackjack. You may wonder if I’m thinking about switching my core casino game away from video poker. I know some players are doing that. Not me. So, you might ask, “Then why would you … Continue reading →

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News and Views

Posted on January 21, 2022 by queen of comps

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 More Resources the Better

Posted on September 17, 2021 by queen of comps

“How do you find out all that up-to-date casino information you put in your blog?” I’m getting this question frequently these days, since many players know I can’t now visit casinos very often. There is a simple answer, really. I’m … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 20 – Q+A

Posted on September 18, 2020 by queen of comps

Some of the questions that are coming in are obviously from players fairly new to casino gambling or at least new to video poker.  And I am glad for this newbie interest as many of us old-timers are slowly fading … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 12

Posted on July 25, 2020 by queen of comps

I would really like to write an autobiography, just talking about all the fun times and interesting experiences we’ve had in the casinos over the years. I already am writing a blog which covers a lot of that sort of material … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 10

Posted on July 10, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I left you with a photo of 23 DayMinder planners. Yes, in 1997 I finally began to keep organized records, after 13 years of scribbling in a journal some sketchy details of our gambling activities. 1997 was the … Continue reading →

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Stop Being Sensible????

Posted on April 5, 2020 by queen of comps

I have had trouble settling down to write this blog.  And the truth of the matter is that I am slightly depressed.  Everyone is slightly – or majorly – depressed these days, you might say.  But the Corona virus is … Continue reading →

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Keeping our Balance during a Crisis

Posted on March 22, 2020 by queen of comps

Everything is relative these days.  I battle allergies every spring – and that hasn’t changed with our move from Las Vegas to GA.  That same yellow pollen covers our car and the table on our porch.  I go from sneezing … Continue reading →

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