Comments on: Keeping our Balance during a Crisis

By: Cecile Deaton

Cecile Deaton — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:27:46 +0000

I always enjoy your upbeat messages about your family and your VP playing techniques. I also am retired and live in southern California, away from the gambling heart of Las Vegas; so I find your commentary on coping with living in a quieter environment very useful. Please stay safe and keep up the writing. your friend Cecile

By: jimmy fletcher

jimmy fletcher — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 22:59:37 +0000

I hope the best for both of you ,it is great to have family near thanks a lot for all of the articales you have wrote /stay safe Jim

By: QZ

QZ — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:12:25 +0000

Video poker has been VERY good to me over the years. But even before the virus, my plays have recently eroded. When the casinos reopen, my income will not be so good if I remain stagnant.
And now, of course, my income is 0 since it is hard to collect free play when the doors are locked and the machines are shut down.
So I am choosing to learn new gambling skills. I will use this time to learn the tools to make a living at blackjack or sports betting. The learning curve for these is steep, but now the time for that is in abundance. Either of these can be in parallel with any remaining video poker plays that manage to survive. I am also relaxing. It has been really nice to have a few days where I did not need go from casino to casino. I can still go outside for fresh air. I am lucky to have it so good. Some of my friends are in far more perilous situations.

By: Cly Denna, a retired teacher/administrator

Cly Denna, a retired teacher/administrator — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 03:36:38 +0000

It is with the greatest respect I write this…
I’ve told endless numbers of gamblers about your book, “The Frugler Gambler.” It changed the way I play and have so enjoyed your informative comments, Thanks again.

But, I write this to let you know that I predicted this would happen, ……..if you and Brad ever left Vegas the entire place would shut down!

Stay well and thanks for all the enjoyment you bring.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 01:35:02 +0000

Thanks for the pep talk.

I have been meaning to say this for a long time , you are an excellent writer. Your voice is so engaging. If you ever think you want to tell a story I think you could write good fiction. You would have me as a fan.

By: Maureen (Mo)

Maureen (Mo) — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:18:10 +0000

Wow, balance is such a great word for this week…
Balance to keep a positive attitude, balance to limit all the constant barrage of news and incoming notices, and how many special reports we are willing to sit through.

We have also found that we can volunteer from home, many nursing homes are using white boards and social media to make daily messages to their love ones.
Teachers have been helping by volunteering to suggest great books to read or study etc and tutoring.
Even though many libraries are closed, there are many ebooks and on line lending with a valid library account.
Part of the balance for VP ( casinos in general ) should be that we keep an open mind, I totally agree that it could go either way.

Stay safe and be vigilant in your daily routine also try to have a balance for communication, sometime being together for long periods is stressful.
Those of us that do visit casinos with our spouses are used to being side by side for many hours.

By: jerry

jerry — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:34:05 +0000

thank you Jean,my wife and i had to cancel our awaited for vacation for a week in Atlantic City,next month but retired now so have time ahead.
take care.
jerry,Brenda.

By: Gerry Kelly

Gerry Kelly — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:13:21 +0000

Thanks for the column today
I have been following you for years and have your bookd. I hope you and your family stay safe and healthy at home. Keep up the updates when you can☺

By: Virginia Vega

Virginia Vega — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 19:52:35 +0000

Thank you…..you are so special!!!…..You have a great talent ….to make one feel good…..This is a difficult time….and one does worry a lot……But….we have to look ahead this too shall pass…..Keep on reminding us how important everyone and everything is….There is light at the end of the tunnel……We will make it……Thank you, again…Virginia……from Texas…….

By: Bob Veit

Bob Veit — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 19:38:10 +0000

Prayers that you and Brad stay well in these trying times!