Category Archives: Media Appearances

Harrah’s Tahoe Trip Report -Part 3

Posted on June 24, 2022 by queen of comps

I appreciated all the comments about my recent Harrah’s Tahoe trip and I especially was happy for those who kindly gave me some corrections. You readers are good in helping me keep the information in my blogs up to date and accurate. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Promotions, Cherokee Casino, Comments, Comps, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Media Appearances, Podcast, Q+A, Video Poker, VP Extras, VP Software | 14 Comments

A Few Words about the “New” Video

Posted on March 12, 2022 by queen of comps

I’m pausing my book-report series to address a subject that is causing some heated discussion online: a video that has popped up on YouTube, one in which I was interviewed by Steve Bourie. The first problem is that many viewers didn’t read … Continue reading →

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Questions and Comments

Posted on February 19, 2021 by queen of comps

Time to dip into the virtual mailbag and comment file. Q:  What do you think about all these new quick ways you can get money to gamble with when you are in a casino? Sounds dangerous to me. A:  It … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankroll, Brad Stories, Casino Promotions, Comments, Comps, Media Appearances, Q+A | 4 Comments

35 Years of Advantage Play – Part 7

Posted on June 20, 2020 by queen of comps

Last week I talked about our major decision in 1991 to switch our core game from blackjack to video poker. I also discussed how we were happy to stay at the quarter level, earning enough comps to cover most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Casino Promotions, Comps, Four Queens, Media Appearances, Memories, Problem Gambling, Sahara, TV Appearance, Video Poker | 10 Comments

ZorkFest Frugal Fee Deadline Extended

Posted on April 20, 2018 by queen of comps

Did you look at the ZorkFest website earlier and knew this travel and gambling conference had a lot of interesting events but you just couldn’t organize your schedule to take advantage of the frugal early-bird registration I recommended?  Well, you … Continue reading →

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Vegas News Briefs

Posted on March 18, 2018 by queen of comps

I would like to encourage my readers to read the “Comments” that appear after I post a blog.  They often contain valuable information on promotions and other money-saving techniques, some that is news to me and perhaps also to many … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comments, Food Review, Media Appearances, Online, Public Appearances, Senior Promotion, South Point Casino, Travel, Web Sites | 1 Comment

A Vegas Frugal and Fun Travel Festival

Posted on March 4, 2018 by queen of comps

Many of you are probably already familiar with the TravelZork website as a resource for tons of frugal hints to save you money on travel – covering airlines, hotels, casinos, Vegas, and loyalty programs.  Now they are sponsoring a “travel … Continue reading →

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Q+A about the Shooter Article

Posted on November 25, 2017 by queen of comps

As with most of us, I want to remember how Las Vegas so powerfully and thoughtfully reacted to the mass shooting of OneOctober. I don’t want to give the shooter any publicity – in fact I never mention his name. … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Media Appearances, Q+A | 2 Comments

JULY CASINO PROMOTION NEWS

Posted on June 28, 2017 by queen of comps

For the second month in a row Brad and I are leaving town around the first of the month, this time to visit family in Georgia. Thus I will cover just a few promotions now and will likely have more … Continue reading →

Posted in Brad Stories, Casino Promotions, Good Reads, Media Appearances, Podcast, Radio, Senior Promotion, Web Sites | 4 Comments

Radio Interview

Posted on June 11, 2017 by queen of comps

I was recently interviewed for a “House of Cards” radio show, talking about my new book, The Frugal Gambler Casino Guide, plus other gambling topics.  They will be playing this interview all next week (week of June 12th), airing in … Continue reading →

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