Category Archives: It’s Personal

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 →

Posted in Advantage Play, Comps, Frugal Fridays, It's Personal, Meet-ups, Memories, Online, Public Appearances, Q+A, TV Appearance, Video Poker | 47 Comments

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 →

Posted in Advantage Play, Casino Hosts, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Policy, Comments, Comps, It's Personal, Memories, Transportation, Video Poker | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Blackjack, Family News, Good Reads, Health, Interesting Reads, It's Personal, Medical, Q+A, Slots, Web Sites | 5 Comments

Odds and Ends from the Frugal File

Posted on November 19, 2021 by queen of comps

It’s the Thanksgiving season and I want to tell all of my readers here and on my Jean Scott Facebook page how thankful I am for the constant stream of encouraging words so many of you have written to me … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Cherokee Casino, Holiday Greetings, It's Personal, Non-Vegas Casinos, Q+A, Slots, Travel, Video Poker, Web Sites | 5 Comments

A Good-News Trip Report

Posted on October 30, 2021 by queen of comps

I’m always glad when I can write a cheerful and positive casino trip report. And I’m very happy to be able to do just that for a recent trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. “Oh, you hit a big jackpot!” Actually, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Brad Stories, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Casino Policy, Cherokee Casino, Health, It's Personal, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 21 Comments

Comments and responses, questions and answers, fall colors and jackpots

Posted on October 8, 2021 by queen of comps

The Comment Folder I love your comments here on my blog, whether they add valuable information, ask a question, express your feelings, or even disagree with my viewpoint. I never change their main ideas, although I do edit them a … Continue reading →

Posted in Caesars, Cherokee Casino, Comments, Comps, Family News, Gambling Resources, It's Personal, Non-gambling Activities, Non-Vegas Casinos, Online, Public Appearances, Q+A, Technology, Travel, Video Poker, Web Sites | 10 Comments

Taxes and Shots = Pain

Posted on February 5, 2021 by queen of comps

First, let’s  talk  taxes. Many of you are probably doing the same thing I’m doing now, gathering up paperwork so you – or your accountant – can start working on your 2020 tax returns. I still get some questions about … Continue reading →

Posted in It's Personal, Medical, Taxes | 5 Comments

Back to Basics

Posted on January 22, 2021 by queen of comps

We can’t forget the pain of 2020 that is continuing into 2021, but I feel I must now regain my basic positive outlook and once again return to my long-term goals for this blog: providing practical ideas on how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Brad Stories, Caesars, Casino Hosts, Casino Promotions, Comments, Comps, Coronavirus, Couponing, Discounts, Gambling Resources, Health, It's Personal, Meal Promo, Memories, Slot Clubs, Travel, Vegas Discounts, Web Sites | 7 Comments

Looking Backward and Forward

Posted on January 8, 2021 by queen of comps

I haven’t forgotten the promise to give you my solution to the Christmas game in my last blog. But I was surprised that I received so many “guesses” and they’re still coming in, many many different takes. So I’ll compile them … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Policy, Coronavirus, Holiday Greetings, It's Personal, Stations, Taxes | 7 Comments

The Burning Question Answered

Posted on December 25, 2020 by queen of comps

Most of you are probably busy with holiday celebrations right now and perhaps have temporarily set aside your interest in casinos and gambling in general. So maybe this is a good time to address a common query I hear from … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Greetings, It's Personal, Memories, Non-gambling Activities, Q+A | 19 Comments