Category Archives: Interesting Reads

Cleaning out the Files

A new year and time to go to the virtual file cabinet and check some that have been begging for my attention. These are files that contain good little tidbits about gambling and casinos that I’m always collecting as I … Continue reading

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Scouring for Casino Info

I’ve often written that if you need more info about a specific casino, you should check their website for details — about their promotions, players club, restaurants, amenities, etc. Most casinos do better than they did years ago, but it’s … Continue reading

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Stop Being Sensible????

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

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

Posted in Casino Promotions, Coronavirus, Discounts, Gambling Resources, Gaming Writing, Good Reads, Health, Interesting Reads, Video Poker, VP Software | 10 Comments

Mid-Month News and Views

As I discussed in my last blog, many casinos are ramping up the coupons and discounts for their eateries. You can snag discounts with your Stations Boarding Pass players card at two coffee shops:  Lucky Penny at the Palms and … Continue reading

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comments, Couponing, Discounts, Food Review, Gripes, Interesting Reads, Meal Promo, Memories, Palms, Senior Promotion, Slots, Stations, Video Poker | 6 Comments

When To Walk

In a recent Bob Dancer blog about staying secure with your money in a casino environment, the comments veered into a discussion about “locking up wins” and changing machines.  It gets a bit technical, but it reminded me of an … Continue reading

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Invitation to a Birthday Celebration

An Invitation from Angela, the Frugal Princess On Saturday, December 29, 2018, believe it or not, my Mom – Jean Scott – is turning 80 – and that is an occasion to celebrate! As you can imagine, a gambler who has … Continue reading

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Resources + Gifting

I find the more I check Vegas/gambling informational sources, the more interesting activities I find and/or the more money I will save.  Here are some on my checklist: Vegas4locals – one of the best places to find free and/or inexpensive … Continue reading

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More Info from the “Frugal” File

Harrah’s Cherokee First, a short report on our 7* visit to Harrah’s Cherokee.  Still our favorite location for a casino; you can’t beat the Smoky Mountains for a fall trip.  We were a little early for the full-blown leaf color … Continue reading

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A Vegas Trip Report from Angela, the Frugal Princess

It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything as the Frugal Princess!  And I’m not sure I even qualify anymore, especially since my daughter is about the age when I became the “Frugal Princess,” and I have become a … Continue reading

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