Category Archives: Podcast

Las Vegas Trip Report Part 3

Posted on December 16, 2022 by queen of comps

In my last two posts, I didn’t talk much about the actual gambling. That wasn’t an oversight. You’ll remember that I said at the beginning that this wasn’t my usual working casino trip, but a fun vacation with my granddaughter, celebrating … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Couponing, Downtown Vegas, Online, Podcast, Slots, Video Poker, Web Sites | 3 Comments

Las Vegas Trip Report Part 1

Posted on November 11, 2022 by queen of comps

I’ve always said that the more fun you have on a vacation, the longer it takes to recover.  Well, my visit to Las Vegas ended more than three weeks ago and I’m just now rested up enough to tackle a trip report. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Comps, Couponing, Downtown Vegas, Four Queens, Meet-ups, Memories, Podcast, Public Appearances, Video Poker | 8 Comments

Harrah’s Tahoe Trip Report -Part 3

Posted on June 24, 2022 by queen of comps

I appreciated all the comments about my recent Harrah’s Tahoe trip and I especially was happy for those who kindly gave me some corrections. You readers are good in helping me keep the information in my blogs up to date and accurate. … Continue reading →

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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

A Few Words about the “New” Video

Posted on March 12, 2022 by queen of comps

I’m pausing my book-report series to address a subject that is causing some heated discussion online: a video that has popped up on YouTube, one in which I was interviewed by Steve Bourie. The first problem is that many viewers didn’t read … Continue reading →

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More Q+A and This and That

Posted on March 5, 2021 by queen of comps

Q:  In all the writing you have done over the years, I never heard you refer to Las Vegas as “Sin City.”  Why not? A: I dislike judgmental nicknames for anything – people, places, ideas. Almost all of these negative … Continue reading →

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A Vegas Frugal and Fun Travel Festival

Posted on March 4, 2018 by queen of comps

Many of you are probably already familiar with the TravelZork website as a resource for tons of frugal hints to save you money on travel – covering airlines, hotels, casinos, Vegas, and loyalty programs.  Now they are sponsoring a “travel … Continue reading →

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GAMBLING INFO FROM THE INTERNET

Posted on September 8, 2017 by queen of comps

I was recently interviewed on the popular “Cousin Vito” gambling podcast. This 40-minute chat covered wide-ranging topics, from our first casino visit 33 years ago right up through the recent publication of The Frugal Gambler Casino Guide. It was a … Continue reading →

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JULY CASINO PROMOTION NEWS

Posted on June 28, 2017 by queen of comps

For the second month in a row Brad and I are leaving town around the first of the month, this time to visit family in Georgia. Thus I will cover just a few promotions now and will likely have more … Continue reading →

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Gambling Info On the Air and Online

Posted on February 23, 2011 by queen of comps

Two great resources: 1.  A new American Casino Guide video made by Steve Bourie and his son, Matt. Gambling Info On the Air and Online was last modified: February 23rd, 2011 by queen of comps

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