Comments on: The Problems of a Gaming Writer

By: Mo

Mo — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:37:59 +0000

A person can never retire from something they love or is in their blood. I admire how technically savy you are and I think you will need to mentor someone to help with the online details of your column. Since the casino’s all have email and on line info, you may have to mentor a side blog and get info get out there.( I have definitely learned here to be prepared and plan ahead (phone # and email addresses are always on my trip list)

I am sure that the writing part is your true passion, my daughter is an english major and truly loves it because she had such wonderful teachers and mentors, I am sure you would miss that. We all look forward to your wonderful info and hope IF you retire you will still blog occassionally just for OLD times sake.

By: Georgi Sears

Georgi Sears — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:31:34 +0000

Hi, Jean ~ My husband and I ran into you and Brad at the Silverton this past Saturday ( I think that was seafood night?). Anyway, we were with our Auntie Maxine and cousin Lar. We had the conversation about you retiring and I agree with Ed’s comment on here ~ we’ve gotten so much great VP information from you, and we’d really miss it if you had to leave us 🙂

P.s. Thanks so much for signing my copy of your Frugal VP Scouting Guide ~ It sure comes in handy when I’m trying to find the best machines to play!!

By: Ed

Ed — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:33:55 +0000

Jean, Thank you for all the information you have provided us with your books and your blog. When you decide to retire, it will be a sad day for the gambling frgalites of the world. Much appreciation for all you do.

By: Jack Stevens

Jack Stevens — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:52:45 +0000

One of the biggest problems I see is how to please a variety of readers who enjoy your columns. My wife and I would be in the quarter video poker machine group further restricted to being out-of-towners who visit Las Vegas four or five times a year for five days each visit. We always stay downtown and strongly prefer the Fremont Hotel and Casino for a variety of reasons. When one of your columns gets deeply (my word) into your “million-star-status” that provides family cruises or flights and elaborate suites I just skip over that part because, while I do not begrudge all the glamorous comps that are showered on you, I know we will never be in that enjoyable spot. We can still get very excited over free room comps and possibly free buffets for two. And I’m sure there are readers who are less fortunate that we are. We still feel you are “our friend in Las Vegas”.

By: Connie Keenan

Connie Keenan — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:57:11 +0000

Oh, if the general public only knew how one sweats bullets to be accurate only have the information gathered changed AFTER going to publication. I retired last year as an editor of a community newspaper. I SO understand Jean. You do a WONDERFUL JOB and I’ve noticed your \qualifiers\. In my book, you’ve covered your bases and then some.

By: Jerry McEwen

Jerry McEwen — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:06:00 +0000

Jean, you are a great writer because you are honest, down to earth, and love what you do. It is a pleasure to read someone that seems to be talking directly to me, like I have known you all my life. I have read your books and I read your blog daily (well, those days when it comes out). I miss it when you are on vacation, but being retired I know that retirees need lots of vacations. I have learned alot from you over the years and I learn more every day. Please, please keep on writing for us. We love you and we need you. Thanks a million!!

By: Terry Haile

Terry Haile — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:23:16 +0000

Ah Jean you can’t retire! Your articles, laced with the riches of wisdom and knowledge is one of the few emails I love to see in my inbox. This not to mention your clever wit and the way you have of connecting with the “average” casino gambler. This cannot be duplicated by anyone else. You’re an isolated jewel to many of us that travel to LV a few times a year to enjoy some fun and recreation. What better recreation/fun than to have the latest from my most trusted LV insider! We’d miss ya terribly. Terry Haile Post Falls, Idaho
P.S. I’ve still never had the pleasure to meet you or Brad in person. The wife and I are coming back for my 60th BD (election day) on Nov.3-8th. I hope to maybe finally catch up with you somewhere and thank you in person. God Bless, Terry

By: Van from Phoenix

Van from Phoenix — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:27:18 +0000

Jean, if you retire and/or stop writing, you will have more bumbling fans like me stopping you randomly at the Palms asking to get pictures taken with you and Brad, ruining your retirement anyway. Not sure if that is such a great thing, haha.