Category Archives: Video Poker

Be a Calculating Player

Posted on June 2, 2011 by queen of comps

A question on a gambling forum: “South Point advertises 1000 pts = $3 freeplay/cash back. How do you know what rate that is?” This is a question that troubles many new students of smart gambling – as well as, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Slot Clubs, Video Poker | 4 Comments

How Can You Do This?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by queen of comps

A question from the LVA forum:  “What I don’t get is how does Jean Scott keep getting [Harrah’s] 7 Star status year after year with the limited options in LV. How does she find a good play?” Short Answer:  BY … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Poker | 12 Comments

Gambling and Stress

Posted on April 21, 2011 by queen of comps

Bob Dancer, with some help from Frank Kneeland, recently wrote a three-part series on this subject.  You can read it here in another section of this LVA site. They covered the subject well, mentioning some of the factors that cause stress Gambling and … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Greetings, Interesting Reads, Video Poker | 9 Comments

My Comments on Your Comments

Posted on April 3, 2011 by queen of comps

I appreciate all the valuable  input  since the Comment feature has been working again.   I believe many of you will find kernels of information there  that will help you with your goal of improving your gambling results.  And, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, TV Appearance, Video Poker | 7 Comments

Keeping the Welcome Mat Out for Yourself

Posted on March 27, 2011 by queen of comps

Hummmm…. I really thought you all would give me some help with some hints on how to keep on the good side of casinos as long as possible.  Okay, I’ll just have to rack my own brain. Keeping the Welcome … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Poker | 3 Comments

I Need Your Help

Posted on March 23, 2011 by queen of comps

I promised that I would write about some of the things  skilled VP players could do that MIGHT keep them out of the cross-hairs of casinos desperate to pump up their bottom line.  But I find that this is a hard subject … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Advice for Casinos

Posted on March 13, 2011 by queen of comps

Last week I gave some examples of disturbing countermeasures casinos are taking against skilled video poker players.  Brother, did the Comments section fire up!  I didn’t name names because I usually talk about general trends players should know about so they … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Video Poker | 4 Comments

Maybe It Is a War?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by queen of comps

For years I have said, “I’m not at war with the casinos but I am fighting the casino edge.”  So I have spoken and written about playing smarter so you reduce this edge.  This will allow you to stretch your gambling bankroll … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Video Poker | 21 Comments

Response to Comments

Posted on January 19, 2011 by queen of comps

One reader wrote:  “Crooks? Coming from someone who is supposed to be an advantage player I find that pretty harsh. He took advantage of a glitch in software just as pretty much any advantage player would do.” –Not “any.”  Every … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Video Poker | 3 Comments

New Orleans Holiday Trip

Posted on January 12, 2011 by queen of comps

Okay, I’m pretty well caught up and ready to make my promised report about our New Orleans trip.  After a fun-filled holiday visit at the Frugal Princess house in Columbus, GA, all six of us, plus Zachary’s girlfriend, Taylor, piled into … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, New Orleans, Video Poker | 3 Comments