Comments on: News and Views

By: Jerry McEwen

Jerry McEwen — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 04:49:32 +0000

We visited the Harrahs’ Casino in Cherokee on Jan 2-3. The facility is very large and very nice. This was, I think, the 3rd time we have been here. The hotel rooms are nice and so were the games offered in the casino. We dined there also and enjoyed a very nice dinner. I have two problems with this casino. Since we are in our late 70s and have a difficult time walking, the casino is a long walk from the hotel. I knew that already and requested a room in the Creek-side Tower which is closest to the Casino. It was still a long walk and my wife had a difficult time doing it. Second, inside the casino, it is very difficult to navigate. Nothing is in a straight line, you can go into a restroom and accidentally come out the other side and be totally confused. I would park my wife at a cluster of her favorite video poker machines while I found my favorite BJ table, and then get lost trying to go back and check on her. I got better at it on the second day, but it was still very difficult. It didn’t have to be this difficult to navigate. It is a big turn off to couples like us.

By: LynGHS

LynGHS — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:29:55 +0000

I miss the surprise visits – bumping into you and Brad playing at a casino I had decided to visit that day. It always put a smile in my day!
You sure are right about revisions to the player’s clubs… not one has ever been better for the player (although they all tout that they are).
The most recent abuser (in my casino repertoire) is MGM. For tax purposes, I keep very good records of my play. The new system at MGM has made that nearly impossible. Each machine is set to give points at a different rate and the value of of the points earned has been drastically reduced. The added record-keeping has really reduced the “fun factor.” I have gotten to know many employees over the years who treat me very well and I’ve got a terrific host to boot… that has value to me… but for how long… I don’t know.
I’ve quit other casinos in the past – with each one – you have to decide which line they draw that you just refuse to cross.
Thanks for all the years of writing Jean – I’ve really enjoyed your columns!

By: Kevin Lewis

Kevin Lewis — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:12:18 +0000

I wish I could share your optimism about the casinos bringing back deals, promotions, bargains, and common decency in the near future. But they NEVER think in anything but the short term. Right now, they’re saying: we doubled or tripled the price of everything, slashed comps, made the games worse, and cut back drastically on customer service; yet, the lemmings have kept coming, in massive waves! So why should we ease up now?

Let’s face it: as a bargain destination, or even a reasonably priced one, Vegas is a dead duck.

By: harlin kreplick

harlin kreplick — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:52:30 +0000

We had started playing more at Tuscany after Boyd and Station when up on video poker.Tuscany does treat seniors and locals better than them…On Jan. 3 Linda and I went in as senior day changed to Mondays.. we played our 50 points and swiped at kiosk to get out points reward…guess what, it said we had only played 25 points…the nice young women at the player’s club who we talk to often notified us of the change..I even wrote a memo addressed to their mgr. to reconsider the change and requested a response…NO reply…oh well

By: Ed

Ed — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 23:16:30 +0000

My wife and I used to go the the San Manuel Casino in Highland, CA quite often, but were not very impressed with their slot club. We really didn’t play much at the Palms when it was open, but may give it a visit when we take a journey over to the Gold Coast for a gift or multiplier day.

By: Ed

Ed — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 23:12:00 +0000

Happy Birthday to Brad.

My wife and I noticed that our comps weren’t as strong from the Tuscany after our last trip in late December than it had been previously, but we still never paid for a meal and exclusively ate at Marilyn’s Cafe or the Pub. We just got our Tuscany mailers for March and April yesterday and saw that they were switching to the Da Vinci Card….bummer. Still got some decent free play and food credits, $50 for each, though.

By: George

George — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:28:50 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAD !!!!!!
My wife and I had the honor and pleasure of participating in your hosted event at Tuscany before you and Jean moved away from Vegas. At 87 I can reminisce almost as much as you two of the gold old Vegas days even though I did not discover the possibilities until I read Jean’s first book almost 20 yrs ago, shortly after I retired,became a snowbird, and a bit later moved to within an hour’s drive from Vegas.
Be well and keep your positive attitude which we all need.
Best
George

By: Mary Jean McCarty

Mary Jean McCarty — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:40:09 +0000

I have been a fan of yours forever. I had your vp disc to spend time getting better at the game but it is lost with getting a new computer. I am 80 now so don’t play as much vp as I did in the old days but I still love it……. sending blessings to you and Brad….. you made it fun for all of us.
mj

By: Llew

Llew — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:33:05 +0000

And thank you, Jean, for continuing to provide us with helpful information for so many years.

By: Llew

Llew — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:30:24 +0000

Happy Birthday Brad! . Good health and happiness to both of you in the coming year.