Category Archives: Video Poker

Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 4

Posted on May 2, 2021 by queen of comps

Gambling is always like riding a rollercoaster. I can’t think of any gambling activity that is like a slow drive down a straight road through a park. The ups and downs are what make roller coasters such thrilling rides. And … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 3

Posted on April 23, 2021 by queen of comps

Okay. Time to give you the casino-play details for which you’ve been waiting. All five in our family group hit the casino, but with various goals. Steve and Kaitlynn roamed around together, tracking down the penny slots that look like … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Caesars, Casino Promotions, Cherokee Casino, Family News, Gambling Resources, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Online, Slot Clubs, Slots, Video Poker, Web Sites | 7 Comments

Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 2

Posted on April 16, 2021 by queen of comps

In my last blog, I talked about the preparation for our recent Cherokee trip, but if you read it carefully, there were many details about other subjects than gambling. I considered this a “vacation,” not a “gambling” trip, in fact not … Continue reading →

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Harrah’s Cherokee Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on April 4, 2021 by queen of comps

Yes, it was a wonderful trip – our first to a casino since we retired in 2019. Many people had predicted that we could never stay retired, but the pandemic reinforced our belief that our plans would be permanent. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Casino Hosts, Cherokee Casino, Comps, Coronavirus, Family News, Gambling Resources, Non-Vegas Casinos, Slot Clubs, Travel, Video Poker | 18 Comments

Back in the Saddle – Maybe?

Posted on March 19, 2021 by queen of comps

I ended my last post with a cryptic message and even though so much in the world and in my life is tentative, I’m ready to share the details. As someone who wants – yeah, needs – to be organized, … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Cherokee Casino, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Public Appearances, Slots, Travel, Video Poker | 21 Comments

More Q+A and This and That

Posted on March 5, 2021 by queen of comps

Q:  In all the writing you have done over the years, I never heard you refer to Las Vegas as “Sin City.”  Why not? A: I dislike judgmental nicknames for anything – people, places, ideas. Almost all of these negative … Continue reading →

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A Welcome Surprise Pop-Up Promotion

Posted on November 27, 2020 by queen of comps

I hope you all had a safe and blessed family Thanksgiving get-together, following the CDC guidelines. We wondered how we could do that.  Legacy Reserve, the senior facility where we are now living in an independent apartment, is not on … Continue reading →

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More on Resources

Posted on November 13, 2020 by queen of comps

After 3 weeks of unpacking and organizing, we are finally settled in our new home at the beautiful just-opened senior-living Legacy Reserve. We are enjoying the nice warm swimming pool, floor-to-ceiling windows that make us feel we are outside among … Continue reading →

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Another Major Move

Posted on October 31, 2020 by queen of comps

Whew! Just catching my breath after another move, hopefully the last one for a good long time! During the last month, medical issues for both Brad and me necessitated some major decisions.  First, my eyesight – a decrease in peripheral … Continue reading →

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Still Here

Posted on October 16, 2020 by queen of comps

Yes, I did finish the autobiography – finally!  But many of you had assumed – feeling sad it seemed – that would be the end of the blog. Well, I am still here.  Anthony has said I would have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Gambling Resources, It's Personal, Medical, Q+A, Video Poker | 15 Comments