Category Archives: Video Poker

The Tragedy in Vegas

Posted on October 6, 2017 by queen of comps

Brad and I live just a few blocks from the scene of the terrible mass shooting that took place last weekend in Las Vegas.  However, it just so happened that during this time we were gone on one of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Crime and Security, City News, It's Personal, Video Poker | 4 Comments

Cleaning Out My Inbox

Posted on July 22, 2017 by queen of comps

Time to clean out my Inbox, answering your questions, addressing your concerns, and passing on shared information. Jean, I received an e-mail promotion from Total Rewards (CZR) that your readers might find interesting. If you’re an Emerald at Boyd, Total … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, Comps, Hotel Information, Luck, Q+A, Quotes, Slot Clubs, Slots, Video Poker | 2 Comments

Out-of-Town Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on July 11, 2017 by queen of comps

Just returned from a 12-day trip eastward, visiting family in Columbus, Georgia, and spending a few days at Harrah’s Cherokee casino in North Carolina. Brad and I are both at the Harrah’s 7 Star tier level and Cherokee is our … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 8 Comments

Q+A

Posted on June 23, 2017 by queen of comps

Q: I was wondering what ever happened to the Station Casinos plans to start an online gaming site similar to that of MGM’s My Vegas. If memory serves me correctly, you wrote about it several months ago, but I have … Continue reading →

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INTERNET RESOURCES

Posted on June 17, 2017 by queen of comps

(I am re-sending this blog since many readers have noted that they no longer get an e-mail notice when a new blog is up, as it should if you have subscribed.  There have been some technical problems, but hopefully they … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Crime and Security, Gambling Resources, Interesting Reads, Online, Video Poker, Web Sites | 3 Comments

Using Math to Choose a VP Play – Part 3

Posted on October 27, 2016 by queen of comps

In this series I have been giving examples showing how to figure the basic math calculations and then how to add some easy-to-figure extras, like multiple-point bonuses, to increase the value of a play. There are other valuable extras but … Continue reading →

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Using Math to Choose a VP Play – Part 2

Posted on October 21, 2016 by queen of comps

Last week I gave examples of the basics – game EV + players club base points. However, that is rarely the end of the calculations for a wise player. Our financial success over the last 30+ years is largely due … Continue reading →

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Using Math to Choose a VP Play – Part 1

Posted on October 16, 2016 by queen of comps

I promised to give you examples and now I am going to do that. However, first I must emphasize that I am not saying math is the only factor you might want to consider when deciding when or where to … Continue reading →

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OCTOBER VEGAS PROMOTION NEWS

Posted on October 1, 2016 by queen of comps

Actually today’s entry is really just a short detour from the subject I have been concentrating on for several weeks and plan to continue – that is, how to figure the value of players club points.  Before you can figure … Continue reading →

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EXAMPLES

Posted on September 25, 2016 by queen of comps

Okay, it’s time I got around to giving the examples I promised earlier in the month, providing  some help in figuring out the EV (expected theoretical value)  of video poker plays. If you are an old hand at these math calculations, you won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Slot Clubs, Video Poker, Web Sites | 5 Comments