Category Archives: Travel

The Joy of Recreational Gambling

Posted on July 15, 2022 by queen of comps

Some of you may be surprised that I am writing about this subject. And I understand that; I’ve been talking primarily about advantage play for 30+ years. I’ve never said that it wasn’t fun, but sometimes it may seem more … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Atlantic City, Bankroll, Casino Promotions, Comps, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Slot Clubs, Slots, Travel, Video Poker, Web Sites | 7 Comments

Harrah’s Tahoe Trip Report -Part 1

Posted on June 3, 2022 by queen of comps

In the spring of 2019, as we’d done many times down through the years, Brad and I flew from Vegas to Reno, where a limo took us to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.  Little did we know that this trip would be our … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Family News, Food Review, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Hotel Information, Non-Vegas Casinos, Reno, Travel, Video Poker | 12 Comments

Comp Questions

Posted on May 13, 2022 by queen of comps

I get a lot of questions about comps, perhaps because of my nickname, the Queen of Comps, given to me by Dan Rather way back when we made our very first TV appearance on “48 Hours.” (It soon replaced the … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Casino Hosts, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Policy, Cherokee Casino, Comps, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Non-Vegas Casinos, Online, Q+A, Reno, Slot Clubs, Travel, Video Poker | 11 Comments

Scouring for Casino Info

Posted on May 6, 2022 by queen of comps

I’ve often written that if you need more info about a specific casino, you should check their website for details — about their promotions, players club, restaurants, amenities, etc. Most casinos do better than they did years ago, but it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Caesars, Casino Promotions, Cherokee Casino, Comments, Family News, Gambling Resources, Good Reads, Interesting Reads, MGM, Non-Vegas Casinos, Online, Palms, Podcast, Q+A, Slot Clubs, Travel, Video Poker, VP Software | 6 Comments

Answers and News

Posted on April 22, 2022 by queen of comps

After my last Cherokee trip report, as usual there were reader questions, which I’m always happy to answer. Q: Did it work out that your granddaughter could take a break from her Appalachian Trail thru-hike and meet you all? A: … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Cherokee Casino, Children's Activities, Comments, Comps, Family News, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Memories, MGM, Non-Vegas Casinos, Palms, Q+A, Slot Clubs, Travel, Video Poker, Web Sites | 5 Comments

A Rambling Trip Report

Posted on April 9, 2022 by queen of comps

Off to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino from Columbus, Georgia, one way 270 miles. First, filling up the tank for Angela and Steve’s truck. Ouch! We no longer have a car, so this was my first experience with the gas-price shock. Down … Continue reading →

Posted in Brad Stories, Cherokee Casino, Comps, Food Review, Hotel Information, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Cherokee Casino, Holiday Greetings, It's Personal, Non-Vegas Casinos, Q+A, Slots, Travel, Video Poker, Web Sites | 5 Comments

A Good-News Trip Report

Posted on October 30, 2021 by queen of comps

I’m always glad when I can write a cheerful and positive casino trip report. And I’m very happy to be able to do just that for a recent trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. “Oh, you hit a big jackpot!” Actually, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Brad Stories, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Policy, Cherokee Casino, Health, It's Personal, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 21 Comments

Comments and responses, questions and answers, fall colors and jackpots

Posted on October 8, 2021 by queen of comps

The Comment Folder I love your comments here on my blog, whether they add valuable information, ask a question, express your feelings, or even disagree with my viewpoint. I never change their main ideas, although I do edit them a … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Cherokee Casino, Comments, Comps, Family News, Gambling Resources, It's Personal, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Online, Public Appearances, Q+A, Technology, Travel, Video Poker, Web Sites | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Cherokee Casino, Comps, Non-Vegas Casinos, Senior Promotion, Slot Clubs, Slots, Travel, Video Poker | 5 Comments