A Promotional “Sale”

Posted on February 26, 2013 by queen of comps

I just got an e-mail from the Palms informing me of a 1/2-price “sale” tomorrow  (Wednesday, Feb. 27).  That is a regular play-and-earn-stuff day, but the required points for the “stuff” items has been reduced, many by one-half.  Continue reading →

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Food for Thought

Posted on February 25, 2013 by queen of comps

Luck enters into every contingency. You are a fool if you forget it — and a greater fool if you count upon it.  —Phyllis Bottome, British writer

 

Las Vegas is sort of like how God would do it if he had money. –Steve Wynn Continue reading →

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WARNING: Proud Grandma Photos

Posted on February 20, 2013 by queen of comps

I try not to brag about my grandchildren or bore you with proud Grandma photos, but some of you have followed the Frugal Family doings down through the years.  For those who are interested in an update, here are photos taken December 15, 2012 at a beautiful Destin, Florida beach on the occasion of grandson Zachary’s marriage to Taylor.

There were more formal group pictures of the wedding party, but I liked this one best.  With your bare feet in the sand and the beginning of a beautiful sunset – it was impossible not to want to jump for joy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left to right:  Brad, granddaughter Kaitlynn, son-in-law Steve, Zachary’s bride Taylor, grandson Zachary, daughter Angela, and proud Grandma

The 5 in the middle are all in school.  Steve and Angela are going to Troy University at night,  finishing up work on their Bachelor Degrees they started long ago.  Kaitlynn, Zachary, and Taylor are attending Columbus State University.  Kaitlynn is a Freshman, on an athletic scholarship for cross-country.  Zachary and Taylor are Sophomores.  Zachary is in a joint Army National Guard and ROTC program.  One very busy family!

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More Response to your Comments

Posted on February 17, 2013 by queen of comps

First, thanks to everyone who says nice things about this blog. I find it a real compliment when people say they read it. A writer’s nightmare is when no one reads what they write!  🙂

Now to your questions and issues.

Q:  A friend and I both play at Harrah’s properties. Which is most advantageous, one of us to be a higher Diamond or both of us to be just Diamond level?

Q:  We will be in Vegas in March. Where do you suggest the best slot play and bargains are?

Sorry to say it is almost impossible for me to tackle questions like these Continue reading →

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Followup on Caesars Palace

Posted on February 14, 2013 by queen of comps

My apologies for a delay in approving some of your Comments and answering some of your questions.  Brad and I have been out of town for several days and then I have been down with some respiratory problems.  But now I am back.  (By the way,  I do not respond quickly to people who shout at me – that’s what you are doing when you type in all caps!)

I knew there would be controversy if I wrote about Caesars.  Here is what you need to remember: Continue reading →

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Caesars Palace – Food Report

Posted on February 10, 2013 by queen of comps

Our play on the Vegas Strip has steadily decreased over the years.  Changing from out-of-town tourists to residents decreased our need for rooms so we shifted the emphasis away from good plays that included heavy comps.  Now we could spread our nets all over town, looking for good plays where often the main advantage was frequent bounce-back amounts and comps were only a side benefit.  Then some of the Strip casinos we used to frequent started downgrading video poker schedules and/or decreasing their players club benefits and we had to cross them off our playlists.

Another change that impacted us was that some Strip properties quit mailing offers to locals. Continue reading →

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Q+A’s

Posted on February 3, 2013 by queen of comps

It’s time to answer some of the questions that have appeared in the “Comments” or come to me in private e-mails.

Where can I find out what casinos offer the best Video Poker Odds and what those odds are? Continue reading →

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February Vegas Promotions

Posted on January 29, 2013 by queen of comps

All casinos are holding “Big Game” celebrations on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, with some promotions running the whole weekend.  Expect crowded casinos and gridlock traffic conditions in town, especially on the Strip.  The city will also be very busy President’s Day weekend.  Check for multiple points both weekends.  They are rare on the 3rd, but often seen on the 18th.

PALMS

The “Play, Earn, and Win” promotion continues on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, starting at 10 a.m. each day at the new Promotions Center.  You can pick up your earned swag until 10 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and until midnight on Fridays.  By the pictures it looks like it is all “stuff” this month, with no Visa card options like last month. Continue reading →

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The New Tier System for Caesars Properties

Posted on January 24, 2013 by queen of comps

CZR’s rolled out a greatly revised player’s club system January 1, 2013. You can see the details here.   Although there are many changes, it is emphasized that the Tier Status you earned in 2012 is valid throughout all of 2013. Be sure to carefully read all four main sections in that long and detailed explanation: Continue reading →

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A Thank-You from Brad

Posted on January 20, 2013 by queen of comps

Brad sends a big “Thank You” for all the birthday wishes. He had a great day, with lots of phone calls, Facebook messages, and in-person greetings as we made our usual Friday casino rounds.  We cashed checks and did our free Megabucks pulls at the Palms.  We collected bounce-back cash or free play at four casinos Continue reading →

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