Category Archives: Video Poker

Keeping our Balance during a Crisis

Posted on March 22, 2020 by queen of comps

Everything is relative these days.  I battle allergies every spring – and that hasn’t changed with our move from Las Vegas to GA.  That same yellow pollen covers our car and the table on our porch.  I go from sneezing … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Coronavirus, Discounts, Gambling Resources, Gaming Writing, Good Reads, Health, Interesting Reads, Video Poker, VP Software | 10 Comments

“You Aren’t Supposed To Be Here!”

Posted on February 26, 2020 by queen of comps

Yes, I heard that for the last few days while we were in Las Vegas.  “I thought you already moved to GA.” Yes, we did move to Columbus, GA, in early January. But we did make a quick trip back … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Casino Promotions, Gambling Resources, Video Poker | 5 Comments

You Asked

Posted on February 9, 2020 by queen of comps

Good morning, Las Vegas, from sunny GA – a welcome change from, what the locals say, has been an unusually rainy winter spell.  We hope it ends soon!  Now time for some Q+A. Q:  Did you and Brad sell that … Continue reading →

Posted in Q+A, Video Poker | 6 Comments

A Deuce Requiem

Posted on January 30, 2020 by queen of comps

When I recently heard that the classic FPDW game (full pay Deuces Wild) had been pulled from all the Station properties in Las Vegas, a feeling of sadness came over me – and a rush of memories filled my thoughts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Video Poker | 14 Comments

The Power of Love and Friendship

Posted on December 13, 2019 by queen of comps

We are totally enveloped in the warmth of love as the flood of well wishes pour in for our upcoming retirement and move to GA. They have come here in the Comments, on Facebook, in my Inbox, and when you … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, Family News, Frugal Fridays, Gaming Writing, Health, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Q+A, Travel, Video Poker | 23 Comments

November News and Promotions

Posted on November 1, 2019 by queen of comps

Before I start talking about November promotions, I need to give you a heads-up about an important December note.  You may have heard for years that December is the best time to go to Las Vegas if you are looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Charlie’s, Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, City News, Food Review, Meal Promo, Non-gambling Promo, Senior Promotion, South Point Casino, Video Poker | 4 Comments

A Story – Under a Harvest Moon (Part 1)

Posted on October 22, 2019 by queen of comps

Once upon a time – about a week ago – an elderly gambling couple decided they were tired of staying home.  They had not been going out much because the gentleman was pretty frail after a hospital stay and continuing … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, City News, Couponing, It's Personal, Memories, Slot Clubs, Transportation, Vegas History, Video Poker | 13 Comments

Mid-Month News and Views

Posted on October 12, 2019 by queen of comps

As I discussed in my last blog, many casinos are ramping up the coupons and discounts for their eateries. You can snag discounts with your Stations Boarding Pass players card at two coffee shops:  Lucky Penny at the Palms and … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comments, Couponing, Discounts, Food Review, Gripes, Interesting Reads, Meal Promo, Memories, Palms, Senior Promotion, Slots, Stations, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Back on the Frugal Job

Posted on October 5, 2019 by queen of comps

Just finished going through the 5 weeks of mail that piled up during our unexpected extended stay in GA.  Lots of expired comps pitched into the wastebasket!  But I looked them all over – and realized that although the casino … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Policy, Casino Promotions, Comps, Couponing, Gripes, Palms, Parking in Vegas, Slot Clubs, Technical Note, Video Poker, Wynn | 9 Comments

Cherokee Casino Surprise

Posted on September 27, 2019 by queen of comps

After dealing with casinos for 36 years – and coping with the constant changes, especially the last five or so years of major downgrades – you would think I wouldn’t be surprised when I’m faced with a new negative casino … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackjack, Caesars, Casino Promotions, Cherokee Casino, Comps, It's Personal, Non-Vegas Casinos, Slots, Travel, Video Poker | 15 Comments