Category Archives: Laughlin

A Triple Purpose Casino Visit – Part 3

Posted on July 23, 2021 by queen of comps

Having talked at length in previous blogs about the Family and Friends element and the Gambling aspect of our last trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, now it’s time to tackle the Research purpose. Obviously, since the Cherokee Casino is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Promotions, Cherokee Casino, Comps, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Laughlin, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Web Sites | 5 Comments

Recent Frugal – or Non-Frugal – Discoveries

Posted on September 8, 2018 by queen of comps

I’m always looking for new information that can help me make more frugal decisions when I visit casinos, including dining choices as well as where, what, and when I will play.  Some of this information I discover is new because … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Couponing, Laughlin, Meal Promo, Slot Clubs, Stations | 8 Comments

Laughlin Trip Report

Posted on July 29, 2018 by queen of comps

In my last blog I talked about planning a trip to Harrah’s Laughlin for a purely recreational vacation, a change from Brad’s and my usual serious advantage-play casino visits.  Many readers asked for a trip report. One can “get lucky” … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Review, Laughlin, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Transportation | 11 Comments

Purely Recreational Casino Play

Posted on July 18, 2018 by queen of comps

People often ask  if Brad and I ever stray from the advantage-play path. Yes, we occasionally do.  Down through the years I have talked about providing casino vacations for our families.  Sometimes these are 100% comped and there are good … Continue reading →

Posted in Comps, Laughlin, Non-Vegas Casinos, Video Poker | 5 Comments

Answering Your Questions

Posted on July 14, 2018 by queen of comps

Every once in awhile I check my “Question File” and try to address those subjects that need more explanation or details. Q:  Do you know anything about bus transportation between Las Vegas and Laughlin? A:  This seems to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Casino Promotions, Gambling Resources, Laughlin, Q+A | 7 Comments

FRUGAL TIDBITS+Laughlin Trip

Posted on August 16, 2017 by queen of comps

Senior Park Passes Hurry for this one: The lifetime senior pass to national parks and other federal lands will go up – way up – on August 28, from the present cost of $10 to $80. This pass, available for … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Laughlin, Non-gambling Activities, Palms, Senior Promotion, Slot Clubs, South Point Casino | 5 Comments

Of Fire and Shampoo

Posted on November 16, 2011 by queen of comps

Recently Brad and I took a short road trip down to Laughlin, something we do every few months when we get a particularly good offer from Harrah’s there.  As usual, I try to find extra dips for this ice cream … Continue reading →

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Return From Laughlin

Posted on December 16, 2010 by queen of comps

My second out-of-town trip report this week – an unusually busy travel month for us! This trip to Laughlin, however, not like the 4-day visit to Reno via jet, was a short overnight visit via the Frugal Plum, our trusty little PT Cruiser. Return From Laughlin was … Continue reading →

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