Category Archives: Non-gambling Activities

CZR Reward Credit Program – Part 5

Posted on August 8, 2021 by queen of comps

In my last post, I talked about the Tier credit part of the CZR players club program. Now for the second part, the Reward credit part. If you’re confused about all this, you’re not alone. In fact, if you go … Continue reading →

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A Triple Purpose Casino Visit – Part 2

Posted on July 11, 2021 by queen of comps

This week I’m continuing, as promised, my report about our recent Harrah’s Cherokee casino visit. Maybe I left you guessing whether I’d change my earlier plan after a too-tiring first late-night session. A note here:  Perhaps the following, which contains … Continue reading →

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A Triple Purpose Casino Visit – Part 1

Posted on July 4, 2021 by queen of comps

Down through the 30+ years I’ve been a gaming writer, I have always stressed the importance of a balanced life. Never let casinos and gambling interfere with relationships with friends and family or your physical and mental well-being. Don’t ever … Continue reading →

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Back to the Mountains and Video Poker

Posted on June 19, 2021 by queen of comps

Last week I gave you website links to help you learn the basics of the Caesars players club program, but I told you this was just the beginning step in determining whether a CZR casino might be a good choice … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 3

Posted on April 23, 2021 by queen of comps

Okay. Time to give you the casino-play details for which you’ve been waiting. All five in our family group hit the casino, but with various goals. Steve and Kaitlynn roamed around together, tracking down the penny slots that look like … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 2

Posted on April 16, 2021 by queen of comps

In my last blog, I talked about the preparation for our recent Cherokee trip, but if you read it carefully, there were many details about other subjects than gambling. I considered this a “vacation,” not a “gambling” trip, in fact not … Continue reading →

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The Burning Question Answered

Posted on December 25, 2020 by queen of comps

Most of you are probably busy with holiday celebrations right now and perhaps have temporarily set aside your interest in casinos and gambling in general. So maybe this is a good time to address a common query I hear from … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 11

Posted on July 18, 2020 by queen of comps

“We’ll never move to Las Vegas; where would we go on vacation?” That was the answer I gave to questions for years: “You go to Vegas all the time and stay for weeks on end.  Why don’t you just move … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 10

Posted on July 10, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I left you with a photo of 23 DayMinder planners. Yes, in 1997 I finally began to keep organized records, after 13 years of scribbling in a journal some sketchy details of our gambling activities. 1997 was 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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