Category Archives: Taxes

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 13

Posted on July 31, 2020 by queen of comps

Okay, it’s time to slow down on the reminiscing about how much fun we have had on this journey down the advantage play path.  You wanted some numbers, didn’t you? Beginning in 1997 I realized the need to keep a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Comps, It's Personal, Luck, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Taxes, Video Poker | 6 Comments

THE NUMBERS GAME

Posted on April 24, 2020 by queen of comps

Someone reminded me that, when I wrote about our February visit back to Vegas, I promised I would talk about our casino play on that trip. In the Feb 26th blog I wrote: “I will probably surprise you with details … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankroll, Coronavirus, It's Personal, Medical, Taxes, Video Poker | 14 Comments

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 →

Posted in Comps, Q+A, Taxes | 4 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

Need the New Edition Tax Book?

Posted on March 8, 2019 by queen of comps

The 4th Edition of Tax Help for Gamblers is finally available – to order here on the LVA website or pick up at the Huntington Press office. And that pre-pub frugal discount is still available through March 15 – a … Continue reading →

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Tax Time Revisited – and a Book Update

Posted on February 20, 2019 by queen of comps

I knew when I wrote my last blog that there might be questions and requests for more details.  Actually, looking over it later, I was surprised it made sense at all.  I wrote it in the middle of the worst … Continue reading →

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Tax Time

Posted on February 14, 2019 by queen of comps

Each year about this time – mid-February – I am knee-deep in tax paperwork.  Hopefully we have received all the W2s and 1099s that we need to organize our financial matters so we can give the necessary information to our … Continue reading →

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December Promos and News

Posted on December 8, 2018 by queen of comps

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 →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Comps, Palms, Senior Promotion, Slot Clubs, South Point Casino, Stations, Taxes | 17 Comments

Resources + Gifting

Posted on November 25, 2018 by queen of comps

I find the more I check Vegas/gambling informational sources, the more interesting activities I find and/or the more money I will save.  Here are some on my checklist: Vegas4locals – one of the best places to find free and/or inexpensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Recommendation, Casino Hosts, Comps, Discounts, Gambling Resources, Interesting Reads, Taxes, Video Poker | 7 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