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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Technical Notes
No wonder there have been no comments here recently. That feature on this blog doesn’t seem to be working. Hold those important thoughts, however. Just as soon as it is fixed, I’ll let you know. On another technical note: I will never be an … Continue reading
Posted in Technical Note
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Keeping the Welcome Mat Out for Yourself
Hummmm…. I really thought you all would give me some help with some hints on how to keep on the good side of casinos as long as possible. Okay, I’ll just have to rack my own brain. Keeping the Welcome … Continue reading
Posted in Video Poker
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I Need Your Help
I promised that I would write about some of the things skilled VP players could do that MIGHT keep them out of the cross-hairs of casinos desperate to pump up their bottom line. But I find that this is a hard subject … Continue reading
Posted in Casino Policy, Video Poker
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Still in Shock
Over the ending of the 5-year HBO series “Big Love.” I am a writer and routinely look for foreshadowing – but this one hit me unexpectedly – right in the gut. Still in Shock was last modified: March 21st, 2011 by … Continue reading
Posted in Non-gambling Activities
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They’re Still Out to Get Me
The medical profession in Las Vegas, that is! They’re Still Out to Get Me was last modified: March 20th, 2011 by queen of comps
Posted in Health
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New Tax Ruling for Professional Gamblers
The Las Vegas Review-Journal recently published an article about a new tax ruling for professional gamblers. It is always big news when the IRS decides something in the FAVOR of gamblers! New Tax Ruling for Professional Gamblers was last modified: … Continue reading
Advice for Casinos
Last week I gave some examples of disturbing countermeasures casinos are taking against skilled video poker players. Brother, did the Comments section fire up! I didn’t name names because I usually talk about general trends players should know about so they … Continue reading
Posted in Casino Policy, Video Poker
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Followup on Taxes
The short segment I just finished on the radio show “Playing with an Edge” barely skimmed the surface of the very complex subject of gambling and taxes. Obviously if you want more information you might want to read the book Tax Help … Continue reading
Media Appearances About Taxes
Thursday, March 10, on the 7 p.m. weekly radio show “Gambling With an Edge,” I will be talking with Bob Dancer and Frank Kneeland about tax issues for gamblers. My segment will probably start around 7:15 p.m. Media Appearances About Taxes … Continue reading
Posted in Media Appearances, Taxes
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Maybe It Is a War?
For years I have said, “I’m not at war with the casinos but I am fighting the casino edge.” So I have spoken and written about playing smarter so you reduce this edge. This will allow you to stretch your gambling bankroll … Continue reading
Posted in Casino Policy, Video Poker
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