Category Archives: MGM

Scouring for Casino Info

Posted on May 6, 2022 by queen of comps

I’ve often written that if you need more info about a specific casino, you should check their website for details — about their promotions, players club, restaurants, amenities, etc. Most casinos do better than they did years ago, but it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Caesars, Casino Promotions, Cherokee Casino, Comments, Family News, Gambling Resources, Good Reads, Interesting Reads, MGM, Non-Vegas Casinos, Online, Palms, Podcast, Q+A, Slot Clubs, Travel, Video Poker, VP Software | 6 Comments

Answers and News

Posted on April 22, 2022 by queen of comps

After my last Cherokee trip report, as usual there were reader questions, which I’m always happy to answer. Q: Did it work out that your granddaughter could take a break from her Appalachian Trail thru-hike and meet you all? A: … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Cherokee Casino, Children's Activities, Comments, Comps, Family News, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Memories, MGM, Non-Vegas Casinos, Palms, Q+A, Slot Clubs, Travel, Video Poker, Web Sites | 5 Comments

New Year, New Updates

Posted on January 7, 2022 by queen of comps

I did plan to take a blog break over the holiday season, but I didn’t think it would end up being so long. In the photo below of our family’s Buffalo-plaid Christmas celebration, you won’t see the intruder that disrupted our … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Promotions, Coronavirus, Gambling Resources, Health, Holiday Greetings, MGM, Online, Slot Clubs, Sports, Taxes, Video Poker, Web Sites | 5 Comments

The Flexible Gambler

Posted on October 1, 2021 by queen of comps

I’ve been reading over some of the blogs I’ve been writing recently, in which I’ve been trying to give practical hints for players coping with the difficult casino environment we’re up against these days. And it occurred to me that one word can sum up … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Blackjack, Caesars, Casino Promotions, Craps, MGM, Non-Vegas Casinos, Online, Palms, Slot Clubs, Slots, Video Poker, Wynn | 6 Comments

AUGUST PROMOS AND NEWS

Posted on August 2, 2019 by queen of comps

I have waited to write this report, hoping I would have more good details for players who are looking for better opportunities. But conditions remain pretty much the same – or worse. DOWNTOWN GRAND This former Lady Luck Casino seemed … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, MGM, Senior Promotion, Slot Clubs | 10 Comments

News You Might Use

Posted on February 23, 2014 by queen of comps

New Partnership From news release:  MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has joined forces with the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) to bring unparalleled VIP experiences and offers to members of M life, MGM Resorts’ loyalty rewards program. M life members will … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, MGM | 2 Comments

Casino Marketing Partnerships

Posted on January 13, 2014 by queen of comps

Cross-marketing has always been a technique used by casinos, but it is really picking up steam these days.  Umbrella companies send offers to customers, not just for their home casinos but for sister – brother? –  properties.  Caesars Entertainment is … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Promotions, MGM, Travel | 6 Comments

Almost Grown-Up Vegas Visitors

Posted on June 23, 2013 by queen of comps

Recently we played host for 8 days to three under-twenty-one “kids” – I guess our grandchildren will always be “kids” to us even when they are much older!   Kaitlynn is almost 19, and grandson Zachary and his new bride, Taylor, … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Comps, Family News, MGM, Non-gambling Activities | 4 Comments

Back Home Again

Posted on June 20, 2013 by queen of comps

We always enjoy going to the Horseshoe in Hammond, IN, but are always tired when we get home.  We play more hours a day when we are out of town than when we are home in Vegas.  And although playing VP … Continue reading →

Posted in MGM, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel | 3 Comments

MGM News

Posted on June 18, 2013 by queen of comps

New Noir Tier Information From their Web site, here is their tier levels: Tier Level is determined by your total number of accumulated Tier Credits as follows: Sapphire – Up to 24,999 Tier      Credits Pearl – 25,000 Tier Credits … Continue reading →

Posted in MGM, Slot Clubs | 4 Comments