Category Archives: It’s Personal

Another Major Move

Posted on October 31, 2020 by queen of comps

Whew! Just catching my breath after another move, hopefully the last one for a good long time! During the last month, medical issues for both Brad and me necessitated some major decisions.  First, my eyesight – a decrease in peripheral … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Book Recommendation, Gambling Resources, Health, It's Personal, Medical, Slot Clubs, Stations, Video Poker | 21 Comments

Still Here

Posted on October 16, 2020 by queen of comps

Yes, I did finish the autobiography – finally!  But many of you had assumed – feeling sad it seemed – that would be the end of the blog. Well, I am still here.  Anthony has said I would have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Gambling Resources, It's Personal, Medical, Q+A, Video Poker | 15 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 18 – Q+A

Posted on September 5, 2020 by queen of comps

Your questions keep pouring in! Q: When you said that your winnings had reached $1.6 million, did you mean gross collections without losses having been deducted, or did you mean net profit? The two different figures could be VERY different! … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Casino Promotions, Comps, Couponing, Gambling Resources, It's Personal, Memories, Q+A, Slot Clubs, Sports, Taxes, Video Poker, VP Extras | 2 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 17 – Q+A

Posted on August 29, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I finished leading you down that long winding path of advantage play we took, but I promised that I would answer the questions so many of you were asking during these last 16 weeks of reminiscing.  So, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Casino Policy, It's Personal, Luck, Memories, Palms, Q+A, Stations, Video Poker | 4 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 16

Posted on August 22, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week we took the short walk on the last leg of our 35-year journey down the winding path of advantage play and now we can look back at the big picture.  I had been writing – yea, preaching – for … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Blackjack, Casino Hosts, Comments, Comps, Coronavirus, Health, It's Personal, Luck, Medical, Memories, Q+A, Taxes, Video Poker | 14 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 15

Posted on August 15, 2020 by queen of comps

I will now take you on the last leg of this long winding path we have been describing for many weeks.  It is now 2019 and this is definitely a downhill journey. Good video poker opportunities, which have been steadily … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Comps, Family News, Health, It's Personal, Medical, Memories, Travel, Video Poker | 9 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 13

Posted on July 31, 2020 by queen of comps

Okay, it’s time to slow down on the reminiscing about how much fun we have had on this journey down the advantage play path.  You wanted some numbers, didn’t you? Beginning in 1997 I realized the need to keep a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Comps, It's Personal, Luck, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Taxes, Video Poker | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Advantage Play, Blackjack, Caesars, Casino Promotions, Comps, Gaming Writing, It's Personal, Luck, Memories, Slots, Video Poker | 10 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 4

Posted on May 28, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I took a slight detour off memory lane for a news flash about a possible tax break being considered that might be of interest to both recreational and more serious casino gamblers.  (If you want more info about … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Blackjack, Casino Promotions, Comps, Craps, It's Personal, Memories, Slot Clubs, Video Poker | 9 Comments

News Flash

Posted on May 21, 2020 by queen of comps

I am temporarily stopping my memory serial  about Brad’s and my 35-year walk down the path of casino advantage play to bring you some possibly good news for gamblers during this terrible pandemic. Gaming industry leaders are once again seeking to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Casino Policy, Coronavirus, Good Reads, It's Personal, Memories | 9 Comments