Category Archives: Video Poker

New Year’s Resolutions

Early January I usually write on the subject of good resolutions for gamblers.  But this year I am going to recommend someone else’s article on the subject. New Year’s Resolutions was last modified: January 7th, 2011 by queen of comps

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Losing at VP – Part 14 – Final

This is the final part of the 2001 Strictly Slots 2-part series about how to lose less/win more at VP: 10.        Last here, but perhaps first in importance, is this advice:  Have patience. Losing at VP – Part 14 – Final was last … Continue reading

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Updated information on the FVP Software

I’m getting many questions about the Frugal Video Poker software so here is some up-to-date information. Thousands of people down through the years have bought the FVP software and are still happily using it as their only or primary go-to … Continue reading

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Losing at VP – Part 13

More from 2001 9.      Supplement your video poker bankroll with other gambling activities that give you a big edge. Losing at VP – Part 13 was last modified: November 15th, 2010 by queen of comps

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Losing at VP – Part 12

More from 2001 article – still just as good advice for 2010! 8.   Find ways to decrease the volatility of video poker and/or get to the long term quicker. One idea is to find a gambling buddy. Two people playing … Continue reading

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Coping with Casino Changes

People keep asking us where we play these days now that so many casinos have either downgraded their video poker inventory and/or reduced their comp and slot club benefits.  I usually don’t like to mention specific casinos where we play … Continue reading

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Losing at VP – Part 11

More from 2001, on how to lose less/win more at video poker. 7.   Strive for accuracy, but take into consideration human limitations. Losing at VP – Part 11 was last modified: October 18th, 2010 by queen of comps

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Q+A

Q:  Jean, just curious…how many people are as faithfully being as frugal as you are in their approach to gambling? You are doing it the best way, but do you know of anybody else who is? Q+A was last modified: … Continue reading

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South Point Casino

In my last entry, I said that the South Point casino had changed its mailer system for locals.  I want to emphasize that I did not say that no one should play there anymore because of this.  I merely wanted … Continue reading

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Current News on the Casino Front

South Point has drastically (and without advance notice) changed their mailer policy.   It is now based on a three-month period instead of the old one-month one.  (Example:  October mailers were based on your play during June, July, and August.) Also, gone are all the old tier … Continue reading

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