Category Archives: Travel

San Diego Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on June 14, 2014 by queen of comps

Finally got caught up on my paperwork so I could file this promised trip report. Brad and I were “forced” to take a trip to a Harrah’s property before June 30, when our last Seven Star benefit from 2013 would … Continue reading →

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Casino Marketing Partnerships

Posted on January 13, 2014 by queen of comps

Cross-marketing has always been a technique used by casinos, but it is really picking up steam these days.  Umbrella companies send offers to customers, not just for their home casinos but for sister – brother? –  properties.  Caesars Entertainment is … Continue reading →

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Back Home Again

Posted on June 20, 2013 by queen of comps

We always enjoy going to the Horseshoe in Hammond, IN, but are always tired when we get home.  We play more hours a day when we are out of town than when we are home in Vegas.  And although playing VP … Continue reading →

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Tripping out of Town

Posted on June 16, 2013 by queen of comps

We will be flying to Hammond Horseshoe tomorrow (June 17) for the first of our four Harrah’s 7 Star ”retreats” we have earned this year. We always enjoy this casino since it has the games we like and one of … Continue reading →

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Continuing our Long Vacation

Posted on December 12, 2012 by queen of comps

Someone reminded me that cruise photos were only $5 when we first cruised.  Now that I’ve thought about it, I believe that is correct.  I just remember that it seemed high back then when we had our own camera with … Continue reading →

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NOT LOST AT SEA

Posted on December 9, 2012 by queen of comps

Yes, we’ve been gone for a week, vacationing on a cruise out of New Orleans.  It was strange to be out of computer/cell phone range – but I enjoyed the break from technology!   Of course there was Internet access on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Casino Travels

Posted on November 27, 2012 by queen of comps

 What 29 years of comps will do to you!                 Our Schedule December 2-9 – A Harrah’s cruise on the Norwegian Star, out of New Orleans December 9-11 – Harrah’s New Orleans December … Continue reading →

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Southern Indiana Horseshoe Trip Report – Part 2

Posted on October 20, 2012 by queen of comps

Although the family reunion I described in my last entry was the high point of this Indiana visit, that was really just a side benefit of being invited to a VIP slot tournament consisting of 8 teams from various Harrah’s … Continue reading →

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Heading Back for an Indiana Visit

Posted on October 9, 2012 by queen of comps

We will be at the Southern Indiana Horseshoe this coming weekend (October 11-15), playing in a VIP slot tournament with “Team Hammond.”  I guess it’s a battle between the two Indiana Horseshoes!   We haven’t been at this Indiana riverboat casino … Continue reading →

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Back Home

Posted on September 20, 2012 by queen of comps

Just got home from Hammond, Indiana, where we had a fun – and profitable this time – Harrah’s 7 Star trip to the Hammond Horseshoe.  As usual, we ran into players we knew.  We rarely go to any casino these days without running into friends from the … Continue reading →

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