Category Archives: Slots

Odds and Ends from the Frugal File

Posted on November 19, 2021 by queen of comps

It’s the Thanksgiving season and I want to tell all of my readers here and on my Jean Scott Facebook page how thankful I am for the constant stream of encouraging words so many of you have written to me … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Casino Rewards – Part 1

Posted on August 21, 2021 by queen of comps

How can I get more casino rewards? I’ve been fielding this question for a long time. Actually, I’ve been trying to give helpful answers since I wrote the first Frugal book in 1999 and started my blog soon after. However, … Continue reading →

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CZR Tier Credit Program – Part 4

Posted on July 30, 2021 by queen of comps

I’m still getting so many comments and questions about playing at a CZR property. However, I have a problem. So many of them are coming from video poker advantage players. Although I want to help that category of gamblers as … Continue reading →

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Choosing to Play at a CZR Property

Posted on June 11, 2021 by queen of comps

My recent 6-part blog series about a visit to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino generated many questions, not just about this property but general CZR play all over the country. In this post, I’ll try to describe and explain the many factors that … Continue reading →

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Cherokee Report – Part 6 – Q+A

Posted on May 28, 2021 by queen of comps

A few more questions have come in from my Harrah’s Cherokee Casino trip report. A couple pertained to the other Cherokee casino in North Carolina. Q: Did you ever consider switching your play to the Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 3

Posted on April 23, 2021 by queen of comps

Okay. Time to give you the casino-play details for which you’ve been waiting. All five in our family group hit the casino, but with various goals. Steve and Kaitlynn roamed around together, tracking down the penny slots that look like … 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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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 20 – Q+A

Posted on September 18, 2020 by queen of comps

Some of the questions that are coming in are obviously from players fairly new to casino gambling or at least new to video poker.  And I am glad for this newbie interest as many of us old-timers are slowly fading … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 12

Posted on July 25, 2020 by queen of comps

I would really like to write an autobiography, just talking about all the fun times and interesting experiences we’ve had in the casinos over the years. I already am writing a blog which covers a lot of that sort of material … Continue reading →

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