Monthly Archives: November 2009

Pamper Your Body

I used to use the points we earned at the Palms at their spa, but now that they can be redeemed for free play I had been looking for a good but reasonable place to get massages. I especially am … Continue reading

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Hurrah for Gambling Grandmas

Of course, I, a gambling grandma myself, would love this story. Tomorrow Brad and I will NOT be eating Thanksgiving dinner in a casino – for the first time in years. My sister, Starr, has now settled in Las Vegas … Continue reading

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Valuable Comments

If you haven’t been clicking on “Comments” above each blog entry, you might be missing some valuable information. And it pays to check back even on older entries since I notice people don’t always add their comments right away. I … Continue reading

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At Last

A good thing coming out of the recession. Maybe Vegas can go back to having some class instead of just crass. At Last was last modified: November 24th, 2009 by queen of comps

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Quickie Diamond-in-a-Day

IF you can get to Laughlin in December and IF you want to get to the Harrah’s Diamond Tier, here is a promotion in which you might be interested: Earn 3,000 points in one day in December, from midnight to … Continue reading

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Timely Newspaper Articles

“Gamblers get last chance to claim payouts in Atlantic City” Dig out those old, dirty TITO tickets stuck in your wallet. “For those who want a deal on a Las Vegas show, discount kiosks can help” “The Biggest Bet in … Continue reading

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A New “Frugal” Book

I want to tell you about a new “frugal” book. No, it isn’t about gambling or casinos. And, no, I didn’t write it. But it is one on which I would have been proud to have my “trademark.” (Jeffrey, I … Continue reading

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Station Casinos Lose Love for VP Players

If you play video poker at any Station or Fiesta Casino and have felt a lack of love there these last months, you aren’t being paranoid. The trend to reduce the rewards for video poker players has been quite noticeable … Continue reading

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Buffet Promo at M Casino

Brad and I really love the M Casino buffet. Although we like Wynn’s as well, we usually take our out-of town guests that we want to impress to M. They are especially amazed at the unlimited beer and wine at … Continue reading

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Palms Promotion

The Palms is running a very good “Play, Earn, and Win” promotion this month, called the “$207,000 Great Harvest Gift Card.” We just did it yesterday and here are some of the details: 1. You can do it as many … Continue reading

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