Category Archives: It’s Personal

How It All Began

Posted on October 22, 2015 by queen of comps

I have recently written an article for a blog on the 888casino online gaming site:  http://blog.888casino.com/how-i-made-a-million-dollars-on-video-poker.  You might want to check out some of the other blog entries on the site, discussing blackjack, craps, and other gambling topics. Since I … Continue reading →

Posted in It's Personal, Online, Video Poker | 4 Comments

BREAKING MY OWN RULES

Posted on September 26, 2015 by queen of comps

Some days just aren’t ordinary or routine – and on those days it is sometimes hard to be “perfect.” I had one of those days recently. First, Brad’s and my schedule included going to five casinos, doing some major play … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Health, It's Personal, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Over-the-top Comps

Posted on June 18, 2015 by queen of comps

Here’s a question I am asked over and over:  “What are some of the fantastic comps casinos have given you?” Wow, after 31 years of working the casino comp system, that answer would probably take a whole book to answer … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, It's Personal | 8 Comments

YOU ASK – I ANSWER

Posted on June 13, 2015 by queen of comps

Why?  The reason your comment did not appear on my blog page is that I did not “Approve” it, something I must personally do before any comment shows up.  (I usually check submitted comments daily, but sometimes if I am away from my … Continue reading →

Posted in Brad Stories, Casino Promotions, It's Personal, Tipping | 4 Comments

Easter Local Trip Report

Posted on April 6, 2015 by queen of comps

For 31 years Brad and I have been chasing casino promotions.  For many of those years we could count on finding multiple-point bonuses on our video poker play on holidays.  Yesterday’s Easter was no different.  For us it was a slightly weird – but … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, It's Personal, Video Poker | 6 Comments

A Thanksgiving Gambling Refrain

Posted on November 23, 2014 by queen of comps

I am thankful for the early literary pioneers in skilled gambling.  They gave me the idea that this was even possible and provided some basic resources to start on this amazing journey. I am thankful that there are still some … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Greetings, It's Personal | 12 Comments

BUSY IN GA

Posted on September 29, 2014 by queen of comps

Right now I am busy in GA – a little too far away to research October Las Vegas promotions.  Great-grandma and great-Poppy duty trumps almost everything – even royal flushes!   BUSY IN GA was last modified: September 29th, 2014 by … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, It's Personal | 5 Comments

Personal Stuff

Posted on March 29, 2014 by queen of comps

I appreciated greatly all the positive comments about my recent blog “story” –   “How it All Began.” (https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/frugal-vegas/?p=3436 )  However, I need to make it clear that this was not labeled “Part 1.”  It was a one-time celebration piece about … Continue reading →

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EXTREME, EVEN WEIRD

Posted on January 23, 2014 by queen of comps

  I must be getting old and losing touch.  It seems like so much happening – especially on TV, but in the real world too – the operative word is “extreme.”  And the extreme whatever often leads to what I … Continue reading →

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Getting Old

Posted on January 18, 2014 by queen of comps

Today Brad turned 82 – I hit 75 last month – this has got me ruminating on the subject of aging and gambling.  Brad and I are slowing down some; we definitely can’t put in the long video poker sessions we used to do … Continue reading →

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