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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 13
Okay, it’s time to slow down on the reminiscing about how much fun we have had on this journey down the advantage play path. You wanted some numbers, didn’t you? Beginning in 1997 I realized the need to keep a … Continue reading
Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Comps, It's Personal, Luck, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Taxes, Video Poker
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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 11
“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
35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 9
1997 and 1998 were transitional years that brought many changes. We were still “living” in casinos – 195 days in ‘97, almost all of them comped. I was getting pretty expert at maximizing players club benefits, working for hours to … Continue reading
Posted in Advantage Play, Comps, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Reno, Slot Clubs, Slots, Travel, Video Poker
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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 8
So…last week you read about my miracle jump from quarters to dollars at the Four Queens in August of ‘95, increasing our bankroll by $8000, and might be thinking that you would see me now talking exclusively about Brad’s and … Continue reading
35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 6
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
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
35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 2
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
Surviving a Major Move
Hello – finally – from Georgia! I knew this move would be a lot of work – but it has been more exhausting than I expected – and taking us longer to get settled . I guess we had more … Continue reading
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More November Bonuses and News
November is turning out to be a good month for gambling bonuses and food specials, particularly on holidays. VETERANS DAY – Monday, November 11 Boyd Gaming is offering a 11x multiplier for all players with a Sapphire tier card and … Continue reading
The Power of Love and Friendship
We are totally enveloped in the warmth of love as the flood of well wishes pour in for our upcoming retirement and move to GA. They have come here in the Comments, on Facebook, in my Inbox, and when you … Continue reading →