Category Archives: Stations

DIGGING INTO MY MAILBAG

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

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More June Promotions – and Beyond

I hope you took my advice last week to make it a habit to check Scot’s Bonus Point List, not just on the first of the month but periodically all month long.  As I have often mentioned, casinos are sometimes … Continue reading

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May Promotions

My, my, I am in shock.  After complaining in this spot for 19 years (“Frugal Fridays,” that preceded this renamed “Frugal Vegas,” started in April, 2000!), many casinos must have got together to decide to shut me up and take … Continue reading

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Back from Tahoe to Good Vegas Promos

As always, we enjoyed our visit to Harrah’s Tahoe. Although bad hips and arthritic joints keep us from the long outdoor walks we used to enjoy there, we could still soak up the beautiful atmosphere thanks to our corner-suite windows … Continue reading

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APRIL PROMOS AND NEWS

Look for April 21st Easter promos.  These are primarily for food specials – and lines will be long for non-reservation outlets.  (This is one reason that Brad and I avoid eating in casinos on holidays!)  However, a few casinos – … Continue reading

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DING DONG – THE “UP TO” WITCH IS DEAD!

In the middle of February, I was just getting ready to write here in my blog a rant about how I and most other players hated casino offers with that dreaded “up to” phrase.  Many casinos sometimes use mystery multipliers, … Continue reading

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February News

I’m feeling a little old today.  My little girl – Angela, the Frugal Princess – is turning 50 today.  However, I can handle that easier than accepting the fact that she is now a grandmother, pushing me up into the … Continue reading

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PROMOS AND WHATEVER

First, a happy birthday to Brad, who turned 87 today – and is still loving and enjoying this casino gig we do! Stations Wonder if business is down for Vegas casinos?  Full-page Stations ad in the R-J for “Bonus Multiplier … Continue reading

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Mid-December Promotions and News

The Rodeo ends tonight and all the cowboys are headed back to the ranch.  And now starts the “bowling days” in Vegas – you could roll a bowling ball down many casino aisles and not hit a customer until New … Continue reading

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December Promos and News

This blog has been delayed, mainly because of work on my tax book update.  Russell Fox, my new professional collaborator for this essential revision, and I have been scrambling to get this out ASAP so gamblers would be aware of … Continue reading

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