Category Archives: Q+A

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 →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 16

Posted on August 22, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week we took the short walk on the last leg of our 35-year journey down the winding path of advantage play and now we can look back at the big picture.  I had been writing – yea, preaching – for … Continue reading →

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Questions – Answered and Unanswered

Posted on February 15, 2020 by queen of comps

I love to answer reader questions, but I am getting some this month – as I do every year during tax season – that I cannot tackle.  I would like to give you specific answers you may need as you … Continue reading →

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You Asked

Posted on February 9, 2020 by queen of comps

Good morning, Las Vegas, from sunny GA – a welcome change from, what the locals say, has been an unusually rainy winter spell.  We hope it ends soon!  Now time for some Q+A. Q:  Did you and Brad sell that … Continue reading →

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The Power of Love and Friendship

Posted on December 13, 2019 by queen of comps

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 →

Posted in Comments, Family News, Frugal Fridays, Gaming Writing, Health, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Q+A, Travel, Video Poker | 23 Comments

Yes – Goodbye to Vegas

Posted on December 7, 2019 by queen of comps

Last August I had discussed our considerations about leaving the frugal gambling life and spending more time in Georgia near our family.  If you didn’t read that blog, maybe you could go back to it and then better understand our … Continue reading →

Posted in It's Personal, Q+A | 41 Comments

When To Walk

Posted on August 31, 2019 by queen of comps

In a recent Bob Dancer blog about staying secure with your money in a casino environment, the comments veered into a discussion about “locking up wins” and changing machines.  It gets a bit technical, but it reminded me of an … Continue reading →

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DIGGING INTO MY MAILBAG

Posted on June 22, 2019 by queen of comps

I field many questions about where to play now that casinos are cutting benefits and paytables right and left. I use this blog to help players cope with the new conditions, often citing my own experiences.  However, I don’t get … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Promotions, Comments, Couponing, Four Queens, Gambling Resources, Q+A, Quotes, Stations, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Q+As and Briefs

Posted on March 26, 2019 by queen of comps

We expected to be back in Las Vegas today after two weeks in GA visiting family.  But Southwest changed our plans, canceling our flight.  We couldn’t find another convenient one – we only do  non-stop these days – until Saturday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Casino Promotions, Q+A, Taxes, Transportation, Travel | 6 Comments

You Have Questions?

Posted on August 25, 2018 by queen of comps

Periodically I need to clean out my virtual mailbag.  I am happy to answer many reader questions, but sometimes it just isn’t possible.  I can’t give specific recommendations about, for example, what game you should play or what casino is … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Q+A, Slot Clubs, Taxes | 16 Comments