Category Archives: Comps

A Fond Frugal Farewell

Posted on September 6, 2023 by queen of comps

Back in 1999, Brad and I had been having good success in casinos for 15 years and word was getting around about it, especially after we appeared on “48 Hours.” Friends were hearing about all the comps we were getting … Continue reading →

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A Textbook Trip Report Part 2

Posted on July 26, 2023 by queen of comps

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 →

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A Textbook Trip Report – Part 1

Posted on July 22, 2023 by queen of comps

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 →

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Hints and Pics from the Frugal Files

Posted on May 28, 2023 by queen of comps

Some of you told me that my last blog was depressing. I feel your pain. I realize that hearing about negative changes in the casino world is anything but uplifting. I also fear the future of downgrades, like when I … Continue reading →

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The BIG Question

Posted on May 12, 2023 by queen of comps

I field questions all the time about all sorts of gambling and casino topics. But recently, it seems they can mostly be combined into one big question: Why is it getting so hard to be an advantage player? And then many … Continue reading →

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Reno Trip Report

Posted on March 31, 2023 by queen of comps

My recent casino visit to Reno was definitely a trip down memory lane. Although I’d never played or stayed at the Silver Legacy before, Brad and I had made many trips to the city, especially back in the mid-’80s when … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Trip Report Part 1

Posted on November 11, 2022 by queen of comps

I’ve always said that the more fun you have on a vacation, the longer it takes to recover.  Well, my visit to Las Vegas ended more than three weeks ago and I’m just now rested up enough to tackle a trip report. … Continue reading →

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Fun Trip to Atlantic City, Circa 2022 – Part 1

Posted on August 19, 2022 by queen of comps

This was my first purely recreational casino trip. Yes, my first casino trip, to Las Vegas in 1984, was mostly recreational; it was Brad’s and my first vacation together in our new wonderful relationship. Still, there was a tiny bit … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Atlantic City Visit and Frugal Get-Together

Posted on August 5, 2022 by queen of comps

In my last blog, I popped the news that these days, I don’t always play advantage video poker when I am in a casino. Most of the time I do, but because of changes in my personal life circumstances and in … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Recreational Gambling

Posted on July 15, 2022 by queen of comps

Some of you may be surprised that I am writing about this subject. And I understand that; I’ve been talking primarily about advantage play for 30+ years. I’ve never said that it wasn’t fun, but sometimes it may seem more … Continue reading →

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