Category Archives: Video Poker

BREAKING MY OWN RULES

Posted on September 26, 2015 by queen of comps

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

Posted on July 16, 2015 by queen of comps

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

Posted on July 10, 2015 by queen of comps

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

Posted on April 22, 2015 by queen of comps

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

Posted on April 18, 2015 by queen of comps

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

Posted on April 6, 2015 by queen of comps

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

Posted on March 24, 2015 by queen of comps

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

Posted on March 19, 2015 by queen of comps

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

Posted on January 8, 2015 by queen of comps

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

Posted on December 7, 2014 by queen of comps

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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