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A Textbook Trip Report Part 2
In my last blog, I talked about my extensive planning for our recent visit to the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in North Carolina. This made for a smooth and relaxing start to our family vacation, a pleasant six-hour trip north through … Continue reading
A Textbook Trip Report – Part 1
Twenty-five years ago, I started writing how-to books and articles about ways to play smarter in a casino. Over that time, I occasionally talked about the experiences of other players, but almost every idea I ever discussed came from the … Continue reading
Can You Still Have Fun Casino Visits?
Before I start talking about casino fun, I need to add something to the subject I’ve briefly discussed in recent blogs. Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated many comments and questions from readers who want more information. I find AI is … Continue reading
Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Caesars, Cherokee Casino, Family News, Meet-ups, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Slots, Travel, Video Poker
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Cleaning out the Files
A new year and time to go to the virtual file cabinet and check some that have been begging for my attention. These are files that contain good little tidbits about gambling and casinos that I’m always collecting as I … Continue reading
Posted in Blackjack, Family News, Good Reads, Health, Interesting Reads, It's Personal, Medical, Q+A, Slots, Web Sites
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Surprise Trip to Las Vegas Next Week!
Yes, a surprise for me! An unexpected visit to Las Vegas is in the works. It’s a result of a promise I made to my granddaughter Kaitlynn the first of this year: If she achieved her goal of hiking the … Continue reading
Harrah’s Tahoe Trip Report -Part 1
In the spring of 2019, as we’d done many times down through the years, Brad and I flew from Vegas to Reno, where a limo took us to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Little did we know that this trip would be our … Continue reading
Answers and News
After my last Cherokee trip report, as usual there were reader questions, which I’m always happy to answer. Q: Did it work out that your granddaughter could take a break from her Appalachian Trail thru-hike and meet you all? A: … Continue reading
Prepping for an Enjoyable Casino Visit
I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks preparing for our trip to Harrah’s Cherokee October 24-26. It has reminded me, as has been the case for 39 years, that my preparations for a casino visit can actually take more … Continue reading
Scouring for Casino Info
I’ve often written that if you need more info about a specific casino, you should check their website for details — about their promotions, players club, restaurants, amenities, etc. Most casinos do better than they did years ago, but it’s … Continue reading →