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A Textbook Trip Report Part 3

Posted on August 3, 2023 by queen of comps

Before I start addressing some of the many questions I’ve been asked about the gambling part of our Harrah’s Cherokee casino visit, I need to give some details about the non-gambling part for those who wanted some up-to-date information for … Continue reading →

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Can You Still Have Fun Casino Visits?

Posted on June 30, 2023 by queen of comps

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 →

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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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Cleaning out the Files

Posted on January 20, 2023 by queen of comps

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 →

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Las Vegas Trip Report Part 3

Posted on December 16, 2022 by queen of comps

In my last two posts, I didn’t talk much about the actual gambling. That wasn’t an oversight. You’ll remember that I said at the beginning that this wasn’t my usual working casino trip, but a fun vacation with my granddaughter, celebrating … Continue reading →

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Surprise Trip to Las Vegas Next Week!

Posted on October 9, 2022 by queen of comps

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 →

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Fun Trip to Atlantic City – Part 3

Posted on September 23, 2022 by queen of comps

Back home after a relaxing Florida beach vacation, I continue the story of my first totally recreational-only casino trip. And once again, as I found when I was writing about this earlier, I realize that I’m constantly using frugal tips … 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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