Category Archives: Public Appearances

A Fond Frugal Farewell

Posted on September 6, 2023 by queen of comps

Back in 1999, Brad and I had been having good success in casinos for 15 years and word was getting around about it, especially after we appeared on “48 Hours.” Friends were hearing about all the comps we were getting … Continue reading →

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A Textbook Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on July 22, 2023 by queen of comps

Twenty-five years ago, I started writing how-to books and articles about ways to play smarter in a casino. Over that time, I occasionally talked about the experiences of other players, but almost every idea I ever discussed came from the … Continue reading →

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An Old Gambler

Posted on March 10, 2023 by queen of comps

Yes, I want to talk about aging and being 84, I feel well qualified to discuss the topic. Of course, getting old is such a broad subject that it could and has filled many entire books. In this post, I want to talk … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Surprise Trip to Las Vegas Next Week!

Posted on October 9, 2022 by queen of comps

Yes, a surprise for me! An unexpected visit to Las Vegas is in the works. It’s a result of a promise I made to my granddaughter Kaitlynn the first of this year: If she achieved her goal of hiking the … Continue reading →

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Fun Trip to Atlantic City – Part 3

Posted on September 23, 2022 by queen of comps

Back home after a relaxing Florida beach vacation, I continue the story of my first totally recreational-only casino trip. And once again, as I found when I was writing about this earlier, I realize that I’m constantly using frugal tips … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Atlantic City Visit and Frugal Get-Together

Posted on August 5, 2022 by queen of comps

In my last blog, I popped the news that these days, I don’t always play advantage video poker when I am in a casino. Most of the time I do, but because of changes in my personal life circumstances and in … Continue reading →

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Comments and responses, questions and answers, fall colors and jackpots

Posted on October 8, 2021 by queen of comps

The Comment Folder I love your comments here on my blog, whether they add valuable information, ask a question, express your feelings, or even disagree with my viewpoint. I never change their main ideas, although I do edit them a … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle – Maybe?

Posted on March 19, 2021 by queen of comps

I ended my last post with a cryptic message and even though so much in the world and in my life is tentative, I’m ready to share the details. As someone who wants – yeah, needs – to be organized, … Continue reading →

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The 24th Annual Blackjack Ball

Posted on March 29, 2020 by queen of comps

Some weeks ago I promised that I would write about this event, but I have found that it has been difficult to even start thinking about this as a subject for a blog.  The pandemic has turned the world upside-down. … Continue reading →

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