Monthly Archives: October 2011

Happy Halloween

From CasinoCityTimes:  Top-10 scary things you might see in a casino Down Memory Lane Happy Halloween was last modified: October 30th, 2011 by queen of comps

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A Southern Gambling Trip Report (Part 3) – Fun, Fun, Fun

Time to quit rambling and “teaching” and finish up this New Orleans/Biloxi trip report by telling about the non-video-poker things that contributed to the fun factor. Being a Caesar’s 7 Star player does add pleasurable perks:  A Southern Gambling Trip Report … Continue reading

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A Southern Gambling Trip Report (Part 2) – Goals

Okay, we have decided to combine visits to two casinos, Harrah’s New Orleans and Grand Biloxi and  have chosen a date that starts near the end of one month and ends in the beginning of the next month –  to double … Continue reading

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A Southern Gambling Trip Report (Part 1) – Planning

Brad and I do most of our gambling these days in Las Vegas because that is where we live and because traveling is becoming more tiring for us.  We did take that monumental 3-week road trip back east this last … Continue reading

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Pittsburgh Publicity

“Now it’s official,” Brad says, “You are a frugal nut – and there is a headline to prove it.” Pittsburgh Publicity was last modified: October 15th, 2011 by queen of comps

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Interesting Reads

Las Vegas Real Estate:  “Investors still buying, but home prices keep dropping. ”   We had been seeing the housing market here in Las Vegas sink lower and lower for 3 years, but had resisted the temptation to invest in any real estate … Continue reading

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Station Bonus Points on Columbus Day

E-mail from Station casinos:  On Columbus Day, October 10, “discover” bonus points:  $1=6 points on video poker and 10 points for slots.  Available for all current Boarding Pass members and all new sign-ups, at all 18 Station casinos.  Swipe at any kiosk … Continue reading

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Q+A – The New Stations Players Club

First, I want to emphasize –  again –  that the new Stations players club IS an upgrade in many ways, particularly the fact that their cashback/free play/or comps option adds .3%.  No local competitor pays more.  (Be careful – I … Continue reading

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Another Players Club Changes – Wynn/Encore

Here is the official press release: LAS VEGAS— (Sept. 22, 2011) – In an ongoing effort to reward the resort’s loyal guests, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore have launched enhancements to the Red Card loyalty program. Red Card provides members … Continue reading

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