Category Archives: Video Poker

January Vegas Promotions

Posted on January 1, 2013 by queen of comps

Happy New Year to all – and hopefully some of the information here will help start you off to a prosperous gambling new year. Do you like to keep up on changes in VP inventories all over the U.S?  You do … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, Palms, Senior Promotion, Video Poker | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Blackjack, Travel, Video Poker | 2 Comments

Why Brad and I Play Video Poker

Posted on November 30, 2012 by queen of comps

Recently Bob Dancer wrote an interesting article titled “Why Do I Play Video Poker?”    Funny…I had been thinking about this same topic but just hadn’t gotten around to writing it. Brad and I play video poker for many of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Poker | 10 Comments

November Vegas Promotions

Posted on October 30, 2012 by queen of comps

A general reminder:  Check back frequently to Scot’s Players Club Bonus Points list.  Often casinos add bonus multiplier days in the middle of the month.  Also, remember that  vpFREE2  gives not only information about where you can find good video … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Video Poker | 5 Comments

Putting the Fun Back into Gambling

Posted on October 25, 2012 by queen of comps

The howls of pain are getting louder and louder – here in the “Comments,” on Internet forums, and in the e-mails that fill my Inbox.  Gamblers are saying they are losing more during their casino visits and enjoying their time … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Video Poker | 9 Comments

Flak in the “Comments”

Posted on September 24, 2012 by queen of comps

I’m getting some flak from a few readers who think I have deserted the low roller since we now play at a higher level than quarters.  And some others complain that I am “too unrealistic” about playing skillful video poker.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comments, Video Poker, VP Extras | 15 Comments

Try It – You Might Like It

Posted on July 16, 2012 by queen of comps

Do you like to try something before you buy it? Here is something for all of you who like to study about gambling in order to increase your knowledge  and thus perhaps increase your bankroll.  Although the title of this resource contains the word “blackjack,” you … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Discounts, Good Reads, Video Poker | 1 Comment

July Vegas Promotions

Posted on July 12, 2012 by queen of comps

This is the monthly promotions list I promised so both out-of-towners as well as Vegas locals can have more information to help them find better plays.  Some caveats here:  This is by no means an exhaustive list but just what … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Palms, Video Poker | 10 Comments

Planning a VP Vacation – to Atlantic City or Anywhere

Posted on July 8, 2012 by queen of comps

I promised that I would eventually talk about gambling during our recent Atlantic City vacation.  Although this was primarily a recreational visit for us to an area which we hadn’t explored for five years, it was a Harrah’s Seven Stars … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Video Poker | 7 Comments

More Q+A’s

Posted on June 12, 2012 by queen of comps

A few recent questions: Do you or Brad ever vary from playing perfect strategy on purpose? For instance would you ever throw away an inside straight draw and just get 5 new cards? There are so many small % errors … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, It's Personal, Video Poker | 3 Comments