Jean Scott's Frugal Vegas

Two great resources:

1.  A new American Casino Guide video made by Steve Bourie and his son, Matt. Read more… »

At noon on January 18, 1949, Brad’s 17^th birthday, he walked out of his high school, where he had been impatiently marking time until his “real life” could begin.  He boarded a city bus going to downtown Connersville, and then took another bus to Richmond, Indiana where he entered a Marine Recruiting Office.   

 “I’m ready to see the world!” Read more… »

Once Brad turned 13, he found better opportunities to increase his discretionary income, and therefore increase his gambling bankroll.  First he took on a paper route, and that $5 net profit a week made him “rich” beyond his dreams. Read more… »

Q:  I was watching the Travel Channel last week, a program “Winning in Las Vegas.”   I was just wondering if you and Brad still have those scooters you two were riding. Read more… »

Unfortunately, Brad never did quite recover from his disappointment that school was not going to be all fun and games.  To make matters worse, he found reading was a struggle from the get-go, and his lack of reading skills seriously hindered progress all during his school years.  It wasn’t until he met me that he found out why he never did well at school.  I hadn’t known him a week until I realized he had dyslexia.  All those 45 years, Brad had known that he wasn’t “dumb,” as he was labeled by the teachers in an earlier era when they didn’t know how to diagnose or treat someone with a learning disability. Read more… »

Just read this  in the “Seven Stars Insider,” telling about a freebie for Harrah’s customers who have a Seven Stars players card:

Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon Offers Free Grub

Show your Seven Stars card at the Victorian Café and you and your party eat free!  There doesn’t seem to be any dollar limit, and you order off the regular menu.  Bill’s is located across from Caesars Palace and next to the Flamingo.  As always, because policies can change on a moment’s notice, be sure to confirm this offer with the host/hostess before being seated – and remember to tip accordingly!  Bill’s is owned by Caesars Entertainment and considered a “casino partner”, but does not participate in the Total Rewards program.

I just called and they told me there were no limits for the size of your party or the amount of the bill.