Category Archives: Video Poker

BREAKING MY OWN RULES

Some days just aren’t ordinary or routine – and on those days it is sometimes hard to be “perfect.” I had one of those days recently. First, Brad’s and my schedule included going to five casinos, doing some major play … Continue reading

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Seeking Long-Term VP Success

What I usually write when you ask me to autograph one of my books:  “The more you study the ‘luckier’ you will be.”  And there are many versions of this concept.  But people often ask me for specific ways they … Continue reading

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Luck vs. Skill

Bob Dancer just wrote a good article called “Would You Rather Be Lucky or Good?”  (Read at http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/bob_dancer/2015/0630.cfm.)  Coincidentally, Brad and I have just been pondering over – and having long discussions about – this same luck-vs-skill aspect of VP … Continue reading

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When Casinos Cut VP Benefits – Part 4

In the last three parts of this series, I talked about “advantage players” and “skilled players.”  Some may feel that I look down on “recreational” players.  In fact, some of my friends and relatives feel they need to “apologize” when … Continue reading

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When Casinos Cut VP Benefits – Part 3

Skillful Play (Scroll back to last month’s blogs if you missed Part 1+2 of this series.) In Part 2  I talked about how advantage players are coping with casino cuts, and I suggested that some may decide to leave the “Advantage … Continue reading

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Easter Local Trip Report

For 31 years Brad and I have been chasing casino promotions.  For many of those years we could count on finding multiple-point bonuses on our video poker play on holidays.  Yesterday’s Easter was no different.  For us it was a slightly weird – but … Continue reading

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When Casinos Cut VP Benefits – Part 2

It has been coming for years – the rain on our parade of good video poker plays.  First a few sprinkles but we could dodge them by scampering to numerous available dryer places.  Then the sprinkles turned to showers that … Continue reading

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When Casinos Cut VP Benefits – Part 1

The Internet gambling forums are full of discussions about casino cuts, in Vegas and all over the country.  This is certainly not a new issue.  We have been gambling in casinos for over 30 years, and from the git-go we … Continue reading

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Where To Play – Q+A

A couple of related questions that I get so often: Q: [Speaking about Caesars] Why would you want to go to a property that is going to declare bankruptcy? There are many others (Bellagio ,Wynn, Venetian, Southpoint) to name a … Continue reading

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More December Promos + Good VP Resource

TUSCANY Gift Card Giveaway on Tuesdays.  Earn 1000 points for a $10 gift card for Wal-Mart, Rebel Gas, or Albertsons.  Max of five. “Thank You Seniors Thursdays” – 2 for 1 entrees at Marilyn’s Café and The Cantina. Dine in only and each person … Continue reading

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