Category Archives: Palms

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

News and Views

Posted on January 21, 2022 by queen of comps

The mantra of the casino player is “the only constant is change.” I found this quote online and it sums up the theme of my writings for the last 23 years. In fact, if all casinos had the same policies … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Cherokee Casino, Comments, Coronavirus, Frugal Fridays, Gambling Resources, Gaming Writing, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Online, Palms, Quotes, Slot Clubs, Video Poker, Web Sites | 10 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

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 17 – Q+A

Posted on August 29, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I finished leading you down that long winding path of advantage play we took, but I promised that I would answer the questions so many of you were asking during these last 16 weeks of reminiscing.  So, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Casino Policy, It's Personal, Luck, Memories, Palms, Q+A, Stations, Video Poker | 4 Comments

From My “This and That” File

Posted on November 28, 2019 by queen of comps

I collect casino information as an on-going routine when I read the newspaper and articles in magazines and as I check almost daily numerous online forums and gambling websites.  So, here is some info that has been piling up. Updates … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Promotions, Holiday Greetings, Palms, Parking in Vegas, Slot Clubs | 1 Comment

Mid-Month News and Views

Posted on October 12, 2019 by queen of comps

As I discussed in my last blog, many casinos are ramping up the coupons and discounts for their eateries. You can snag discounts with your Stations Boarding Pass players card at two coffee shops:  Lucky Penny at the Palms and … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comments, Couponing, Discounts, Food Review, Gripes, Interesting Reads, Meal Promo, Memories, Palms, Senior Promotion, Slots, Stations, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Back on the Frugal Job

Posted on October 5, 2019 by queen of comps

Just finished going through the 5 weeks of mail that piled up during our unexpected extended stay in GA.  Lots of expired comps pitched into the wastebasket!  But I looked them all over – and realized that although the casino … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Comps, Couponing, Gripes, Palms, Parking in Vegas, Slot Clubs, Technical Note, Video Poker, Wynn | 9 Comments

Some Immediately Important Information

Posted on August 6, 2019 by queen of comps

I try to keep readers here up on current changes in casino conditions, especially in Vegas. Usually I gather up the information all month long and then put it in a blog at the beginning of each month. However, sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Charlie’s, Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, Comments, Palms, Senior Promotion, Stations | 4 Comments

Food for Thought

Posted on July 20, 2019 by queen of comps

I am going to hijack the saying “Man can not live by bread alone” and revise it for the subject of this blog: “You can not gamble in a casino 24 hours a day; you have to stop and eat … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars, Comps, Food Review, Health, It's Personal, Meal Promo, Palms, Senior Promotion, South Point Casino, Stations | 14 Comments