Category Archives: Good Reads

Interesting Reads

Posted on April 26, 2015 by queen of comps

First a warning:  A business associate, with whom I gave an interview in the past, has published an article on a US software provider that he has caught rigging their games.   He said, “It’s actually likely to be all their … Continue reading →

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News Flash of Importance

Posted on July 30, 2014 by queen of comps

At least to me.   It’s my blog and I can get personal if I want to!!!  🙂 White Castle is coming to the Las Vegas Strip!   See details here:  http://vegas.eater.com/archives/2014/07/29/confirmed-white-castle-is-coming-to-the-las-vegas-strip.php And while I am talking about personal likes News Flash … Continue reading →

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Interesting Reads

Posted on July 8, 2014 by queen of comps

An example of an advantage play: http://www.mcall.com/news/local/bethlehem/mc-sands-bethlehem-asian-bus-20140329,0,4289753,full.story. And then how the casino took counter-measures: http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-sands-bethlehem-asian-bus-changes-20140412,0,1618845.story   Two sad stories about very sad lottery winners: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-12-13/lottery-winner-jack-whittakers-losing-ticket  (This is a long article, requiring clicking ahead to see all the segments.) http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-03-15/with-any-luck-you-wont-win-the-lottery Interesting Reads … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Reads, Lottery Wins | 2 Comments

The Frugal Poll

Posted on January 9, 2014 by queen of comps

Recently the Las Vegas Advisor ran a poll about the most frugal thing you’ve ever done in Vegas.  The results are in and they are hilarious:  http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/poll-arch.cfm One of the comments mentioned “… and looked into trash cans for discarded … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Comps, Couponing, Good Reads, Vegas Discounts | 4 Comments

Try It – You Might Like It

Posted on July 16, 2012 by queen of comps

Do you like to try something before you buy it? Here is something for all of you who like to study about gambling in order to increase your knowledge  and thus perhaps increase your bankroll.  Although the title of this resource contains the word “blackjack,” you … Continue reading →

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The Future

Posted on March 31, 2012 by queen of comps

First a message from Brad:  He wants to send a big thank-you for all the best wishes that keep coming his way since he celebrated his 80th birthday in January.  He says he’s not sure he will make it to 90, but he is … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Good Reads, It's Personal, Video Poker | 4 Comments

Problem Gambling

Posted on March 1, 2012 by queen of comps

I would like to recommend  a 2-part article by Frank Kneeland, recounting his interview with Dr. William G. McCown on the subject of “Problem Gambling Prevention.”   Dr. McCown is considered one of the foremost researchers into pathological gambling in the country. … Continue reading →

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Spinning a Yarn

Posted on February 9, 2012 by queen of comps

I want to recommend a new book by my friend, Barney Vinson.  The Big Spin is fiction but I have often heard Barney talk about his experiences working in casinos down through the years, so I know that this a … Continue reading →

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Interesting Reads

Posted on October 12, 2011 by queen of comps

Las Vegas Real Estate:  “Investors still buying, but home prices keep dropping. ”   We had been seeing the housing market here in Las Vegas sink lower and lower for 3 years, but had resisted the temptation to invest in any real estate … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Out My Files

Posted on May 10, 2011 by queen of comps

Pickin’ from the folder marked “I Must Put this in my Blog Sometime.”: Cleaning Out My Files was last modified: May 10th, 2011 by queen of comps

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