Category Archives: Video Poker

Is It Random?

Posted on January 29, 2012 by queen of comps

This is the month that many video poker players look back over the figures from the previous year as they start working on their taxes.  And if they lost – especially a lot or more than usual – they start … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Poker | 6 Comments

Hammond Horseshoe Trip Report

Posted on January 24, 2012 by queen of comps

We recently took a trip to the Chicago area, flying with friends who, like us, needed to “use up” a Harrah’s (now known as Caesar’s but I will never get used to using that name) 7* freebie trip before it … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-Vegas Casinos, Taxes, Travel, Video Poker | 3 Comments

Finding Good Plays

Posted on January 5, 2012 by queen of comps

Jean, I study, plan, and play but, with the ever changing “climate” I have trouble figuring out when a play is “good”. I know you’ve said you’re mathematically “challenged” in the past and I SO COMMISERATE! Have you found an … Continue reading →

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Adapting to Changes in the VP World

Posted on December 20, 2011 by queen of comps

Sometimes I feel like I need to be Mrs.Gumby, as flexible as one needs to be in today’s video poker world.  Changes in game selections, changes in casino policies, changes in promotions – I spend hours and hours every week … Continue reading →

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Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief

Posted on December 12, 2011 by queen of comps

Recently someone asked about my sister, whom I had mentioned in a previous blog entry about our Thanksgiving family celebration.  So I asked her to write a little bit about her life since she moved to Las Vegas.  Take it … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Some Confusion about Video Poker

Posted on November 28, 2011 by queen of comps

By some comments, it looks I need to emphasize again that there is no one casino that would be “best” for every player.  Recently there was a lot of discussion here and all over the Internet about whether the Stations … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Video Poker | 4 Comments

Pittsburgh Publicity

Posted on October 15, 2011 by queen of comps

“Now it’s official,” Brad says, “You are a frugal nut – and there is a headline to prove it.” Pittsburgh Publicity was last modified: October 15th, 2011 by queen of comps

Posted in Media Appearances, Video Poker | 1 Comment

Questions from your Comments

Posted on September 8, 2011 by queen of comps

In your column “A Gambling Constant – Change” you mention the obvious perils of piling up slot card points.   What do you feel is a fairly standard rule-of-thumb for a minimum number of points to keep active in a casino? … Continue reading →

Posted in Slot Clubs, Video Poker | 3 Comments

A Gambling Constant – Change

Posted on September 5, 2011 by queen of comps

September seems to be bringing more changes in Vegas than just in the weather – and just like the weather, it isn’t  always good, at least for video poker players: There is scuttlebutt, but no confirmed details yet, that  Station casinos is bringing … Continue reading →

Posted in Slot Clubs, Video Poker | 7 Comments

Scrambling

Posted on June 20, 2011 by queen of comps

“I don’t try to reinvent the wheel.  I study the person who invented the wheel.” – a wise saying from Mickey Crimm, one smart gambling cookie. A wise video poker player is a sponge.  Scrambling was last modified: June 20th, 2011 … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Palms, Video Poker | 12 Comments