Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 2, School Disappointment
At age 6, Brad had a very traumatic experience connected with gambling.
January, 2011
Tax App for iPhone
I was recently shown a new app for an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch that can be a great help for players in keeping a a gambling diary, something the IRS requires.
Brad’s Gambling Life – Part 1,The Beginning
Brad turned 79 last week and some of our friends were asking him how long he had been gambling. That reminded me – again – of all the interesting stories he has told me about his past life before we met, many of them connected in some way with gambling. So I have decided to share them here, off and on, under the title of “Brad’s Gambling Life.” Today is Part 1.
Response to Comments
One reader wrote: “Crooks? Coming from someone who is supposed to be an advantage player I find that pretty harsh. He took advantage of a glitch in software just as pretty much any advantage player would do.”
–Not “any.” Every player, casual or advantage, has to draw his/her own line in the sand of moral standards.
Interesting Reads
Article in the Las Vegas Business Press about the city’s chances of becoming a center for medical tourism.
A Hit to Our Pockets Coming
I believe that I have mentioned before on this blog that one of our favorite ways to pick up some extra money and/or comps is by participating in casino check-cashing promotions. Although many local casinos have these, our favorite for many years has been the one at the Palms. We have each regularly cashed 3 or 4 checks a month and scored a variety of benefits: free play from $10-$50; food comps from free buffets to $25 for various restaurants ; $50 spa or salon credit; and occasionally instant cash, from $100 to a couple recent surprises of $1,000 and the top prize of $10,000!
New Orleans Holiday Trip
Okay, I’m pretty well caught up and ready to make my promised report about our New Orleans trip. After a fun-filled holiday visit at the Frugal Princess house in Columbus, GA, all six of us, plus Zachary’s girlfriend, Taylor, piled into two vehicles on New Year’s morning and headed south.
New Year’s Resolutions
Early January I usually write on the subject of good resolutions for gamblers. But this year I am going to recommend someone else’s article on the subject.
Back From GA and NO
Yes, we’re back home after 12 days of so much out-of-town fun it may take us months to recover! Trying to keep up with two teenage grandchildren and their friends – I can’t decide if that keeps us young or ages us faster!
There is never a boring day at the Frugal Princess family home: