Category Archives: Stratosphere

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 8

Posted on June 26, 2020 by queen of comps

So…last week you read about my miracle jump from quarters to dollars at the Four Queens in August of ‘95, increasing our bankroll by $8000, and might be thinking that you would see me now talking exclusively about Brad’s and … Continue reading →

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35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 3

Posted on May 15, 2020 by queen of comps

1989 was a major transitional year in our lives.  The government was in the midst of a RIF (reduction in force) for civil service employees.  Brad had in his 30 years at Naval Avionics in Indianapolis, but although he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Atlantic City, Blackjack, Casino Promotions, Comps, Couponing, Craps, Four Queens, It's Personal, Memories, Stratosphere, Travel | 5 Comments

Pop-up Promotions and News

Posted on September 14, 2019 by queen of comps

I must continue to alert advantage-searching players that you can’t just depend on first-of-the-month mailers and research.  Gold Coast is a good example, with a bonus promotion rolled out the second week this month: 11x reels and video poker every … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, Sahara, Senior Promotion, South Point Casino, Stratosphere, Technical Note | 5 Comments

February News

Posted on February 2, 2019 by queen of comps

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 →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Promotions, Palms, Slot Clubs, Stations, Stratosphere | 7 Comments