Category Archives: It’s Personal

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 3

Posted on May 15, 2020 by queen of comps

1989 was a major transitional year in our lives.  The government was in the midst of a RIF (reduction in force) for civil service employees.  Brad had in his 30 years at Naval Avionics in Indianapolis, but although he was … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 2

Posted on May 9, 2020 by queen of comps

The saga continues.  After I posted Part 1 and then re-read it, I realized how the “background material” was overwhelming the “financial report.”  I must tighten up and quit rambling I said to myself.  But then I read all the … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 1

Posted on May 4, 2020 by queen of comps

I’ve dragged out boxes full of hard-copy gambling records from the last 35 years. They safely survived two major moves – from Indianapolis to Las Vegas and now to Georgia, where they are scattered all over my office. When every … Continue reading →

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THE NUMBERS GAME

Posted on April 24, 2020 by queen of comps

Someone reminded me that, when I wrote about our February visit back to Vegas, I promised I would talk about our casino play on that trip. In the Feb 26th blog I wrote: “I will probably surprise you with details … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankroll, Coronavirus, It's Personal, Medical, Taxes, Video Poker | 14 Comments

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 →

Posted in Casino Policy, Gaming Writing, Interesting Reads, It's Personal | 18 Comments

The 24th Annual Blackjack Ball

Posted on March 29, 2020 by queen of comps

Some weeks ago I promised that I would write about this event, but I have found that it has been difficult to even start thinking about this as a subject for a blog.  The pandemic has turned the world upside-down. … Continue reading →

Posted in Good Reads, It's Personal, Public Appearances | 1 Comment

A New Kind of Life with Corona

Posted on March 13, 2020 by queen of comps

Yes, Columbus, GA, may seem like calm backwater South compared to bustling cities like Las Vegas, but there is still fear and uncertainty as to when the virus will come to attack here.  “Will come” – not when it might … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, It's Personal | 7 Comments

Surviving a Major Move

Posted on January 14, 2020 by queen of comps

Hello – finally – from Georgia! I knew this move would be a lot of work – but it has been more exhausting than I expected –  and taking us longer to get settled .  I guess we had more … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, It's Personal, Non-Vegas Casinos | 9 Comments

Yes – Goodbye to Vegas

Posted on December 7, 2019 by queen of comps

Last August I had discussed our considerations about leaving the frugal gambling life and spending more time in Georgia near our family.  If you didn’t read that blog, maybe you could go back to it and then better understand our … Continue reading →

Posted in It's Personal, Q+A | 41 Comments

A Story – Under a Harvest Moon (Part 1)

Posted on October 22, 2019 by queen of comps

Once upon a time – about a week ago – an elderly gambling couple decided they were tired of staying home.  They had not been going out much because the gentleman was pretty frail after a hospital stay and continuing … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, City News, Couponing, It's Personal, Memories, Slot Clubs, Transportation, Vegas History, Video Poker | 13 Comments