Category Archives: Memories

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 7

Posted on June 20, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I talked about our major decision in 1991 to switch our core game from blackjack to video poker. I also discussed how we were happy to stay at the quarter level, earning enough comps to cover most of … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 6

Posted on June 12, 2020 by queen of comps

It is now December 31, 1991, on our path of smart gambling – and the day we made probably the most important decision in our 35+ years of casino play. I’ve told this story before.  We were staying at the … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 5

Posted on June 5, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I ended my blog by stating that for our first 8 years of gambling the “total casino experience” was more important than our financial bottom line.  That is not to say that we could spend lavishly without thought.  … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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Scattered Thoughts

Posted on April 15, 2020 by queen of comps

I always have a list – actually many files – titled “Things I Will Write About Sometime,” many coming from reader questions and comments. Here are some of those things – some recent – some old. — Learning a new word, … Continue reading →

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Learn Something New about Jean Scott

Posted on December 23, 2019 by queen of comps

Editor’s Note: Jean Scott (along with Brad, Angela, Steve, and Kaitlyn) is up to her eyeballs packing boxes, moving furniture, and generally feeling harried and frazzled in preparation for her imminent relocation to Columbus, Georgia. Besides, she’s too modest to … Continue reading →

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