Monthly Archives: May 2010

Nagging the VP Gods

I’m not sure if that helps, but I did a bit of that in some recent blogs.  And maybe it does help.  I finally hit a royal Thursday – in fact, two of them!  Nagging the VP Gods was last … Continue reading

Posted in Video Poker | 11 Comments

Help! I’m Losing

The desperate posts keep flooding my Inbox.  Here are some excerpts:  This is the worst year I have had playing VP. I am so tired of losing. Help! I’m Losing was last modified: May 26th, 2010 by queen of comps

Posted in Video Poker | 22 Comments

Will This Blog Make You Money

I hope so.  I try to help that happen. However, one reader made money in an unusual way:  Will This Blog Make You Money was last modified: May 24th, 2010 by queen of comps

Posted in Luck, Video Poker | 1 Comment

New Nice Thrift Store

Here’s some good news for extreme frugalites:  the opening of a huge new thrift store in Vegas.  Actually this new Savers store, located in the SE corner strip mall at Sahara and Decatur, replaces the smaller store that used to be on Spring Mountain … Continue reading

Posted in Non-gambling Activities | 6 Comments

Losing at VP

When you are in a long losing streak, there is the strong tendency to look for a reason.  Some have mentioned that the casinos have “tightened up the machines.”   If you are playing in some Indian casinos or some states … Continue reading

Posted in Video Poker | 12 Comments

The Other Side of the Coin

My recent check-cashing jackpot has generated a lot of discussion, both in the Comments section and private e-mails and conversations.  Although most people are genuinely happy to hear such good-luck stories, there are always a few who complain that I talk … Continue reading

Posted in Comments, Video Poker | 11 Comments

Miscellaneous Answers

Q:  Do we play bingo? Miscellaneous Answers was last modified: May 10th, 2010 by queen of comps

Posted in Q+A | 7 Comments

Thrill of the Unexpected Jackpot

What jackpot gives you a huge thrill? I  imagine it is  relative to your usual playing level.  Thrill of the Unexpected Jackpot was last modified: May 7th, 2010 by queen of comps

Posted in Casino Promotions | 17 Comments

Harrah’s Buffet Promo Price Raise

From the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Facebook page:  When we introduced the Buffet of Buffets, Harrah’s Buffet Promo Price Raise was last modified: May 2nd, 2010 by queen of comps

Posted in Meal Promo | 4 Comments

More Buffet Promos

Here are two new buffet promos for May: More Buffet Promos was last modified: May 1st, 2010 by queen of comps

Posted in M Casino, Meal Promo, South Point Casino | 3 Comments