Category Archives: Book Recommendation

Expanding Gambling Knowledge

Posted on February 27, 2022 by queen of comps

I recently read three books about blackjack. You may wonder if I’m thinking about switching my core casino game away from video poker. I know some players are doing that. Not me. So, you might ask, “Then why would you … Continue reading →

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Casino Rewards – Part 2

Posted on September 4, 2021 by queen of comps

Before continuing on the subject of casino rewards, I need to repeat what I have emphasized many times before: Any suggestions and examples I give in my writings do not apply to all casinos at all times. With any casino … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Book Recommendation, Casino Hosts, Casino Player Benefits, Gambling Resources, Slot Clubs, Video Poker | 4 Comments

Another Major Move

Posted on October 31, 2020 by queen of comps

Whew! Just catching my breath after another move, hopefully the last one for a good long time! During the last month, medical issues for both Brad and me necessitated some major decisions.  First, my eyesight – a decrease in peripheral … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Book Recommendation, Gambling Resources, Health, It's Personal, Medical, Slot Clubs, Stations, Video Poker | 21 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 20 – Q+A

Posted on September 18, 2020 by queen of comps

Some of the questions that are coming in are obviously from players fairly new to casino gambling or at least new to video poker.  And I am glad for this newbie interest as many of us old-timers are slowly fading … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Book Recommendation, Casino Hosts, Casino Policy, Couponing, Gambling Resources, Gaming Writing, Memories, Q+A, Slots, Tipping, Video Poker | 8 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 10

Posted on July 10, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I left you with a photo of 23 DayMinder planners. Yes, in 1997 I finally began to keep organized records, after 13 years of scribbling in a journal some sketchy details of our gambling activities. 1997 was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Book Recommendation, Comps, Coronavirus, Family News, Gambling Resources, Gaming Writing, Memories, Non-gambling Activities, Online, Technology, Travel, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Resources + Gifting

Posted on November 25, 2018 by queen of comps

I find the more I check Vegas/gambling informational sources, the more interesting activities I find and/or the more money I will save.  Here are some on my checklist: Vegas4locals – one of the best places to find free and/or inexpensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Recommendation, Casino Hosts, Comps, Discounts, Gambling Resources, Interesting Reads, Taxes, Video Poker | 7 Comments

Gift Ideas +CZR News

Posted on December 3, 2017 by queen of comps

Do you have hard-to-buy-for names on your holiday gift list?  If they are gamblers, you could look for ideas in the LVA Holiday catalog, accessible at a link on the LVA homepage.  One frugal suggestion: you will see there that you can order my new … Continue reading →

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The Start of a Very Happy Week

Posted on February 27, 2017 by queen of comps

OMG – Such warm and happy feelings tonight after a wonderful two-hour flood of memories covering 50 years of favorite music. An Engelbert Humperdinck show – at 80, he’s still “got it.” A great start to what will be a … Continue reading →

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Back Home

Posted on December 24, 2016 by queen of comps

Still “recovering” from a long and busy out-of-town trip, one that, as usual, combined casino activity and family celebrations.  This picture records the first family event when we got to GA, Zachary’s graduation from Police Academy, where he scored two  of the … Continue reading →

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Yes, a New Frugal Book is Coming!

Posted on December 13, 2016 by queen of comps

Many of you have been quizzing me about this for years. I resisted … but the casino world has been changing so radically. I felt I owed it to my long-time faithful readers – and also to new casino gamblers … Continue reading →

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