Monthly Archives: February 2010

Your Neighbor’s Casino Promo

In the past I have recommended seeking “gambling buddies,” players with whom you could share casino information. We have used this technique successfully for years, sharing scouting duties and learning about good plays and promotions that we might not have … Continue reading

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E-mail Offer

Here is an e-mail some people are getting from the South Point casino: “Thank you for providing us with your email address. As a special thank you, we are placing… E-mail Offer was last modified: March 2nd, 2010 by queen … Continue reading

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Frugal VP – the Book

I have just updated the e-Book version of Frugal Video Poker. It is a bargain – pardon me for saying – yea, it is an extra frugal bargain indeed at $7.95. If you learned only one money-saving hint you didn’t … Continue reading

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The Tale of Two Drawings

Today Brad and I entered two drawings. At one, when we finished our play, we went to the players club desk and picked up our tickets. The amount of play to earn one ticket was fairly substantial so we had … Continue reading

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Palms Snafu

We love the free-Megabucks credits the Palms gives us 3 times a week, but their new system for this is not customer-friendly. Now you have to stand in TWO lines instead of one. First, you have to go to the … Continue reading

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Super Betting

Kevin, you are right on in your comment – it is more frugal to bet with your head than with Super Betting was last modified: March 2nd, 2010 by queen of comps

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GO COLTS

We were invited to umpteen casino Super Bowl parties in town (and a few out of town too), but we will stay at home to watch the game. Even back when we “lived” in casinos, we would GO COLTS was … Continue reading

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Need Tax Info?

It’s that time again – I am getting a lot of private e-mails with questions about how to handle gambling income on tax returns , particularly from recreational gamblers who are getting W-2Gs for the first time. Need Tax Info? … Continue reading

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TV Appearance Tonight

In Vegas? Tune into Channel 3 tonight at 6 p.m. and there will be an appearance by the Frugal Gambler, talking about coupons and saving money! TV Appearance Tonight was last modified: February 4th, 2010 by queen of comps

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Calendar Time

Do you have your February gambling calendar made out? You do – especially if you visit a casino quite frequently and want to be a wise gambler and make your gambling bankroll go further. Calendar Time was last modified: March … Continue reading

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