Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Future

First a message from Brad:  He wants to send a big thank-you for all the best wishes that keep coming his way since he celebrated his 80th birthday in January.  He says he’s not sure he will make it to 90, but he is … Continue reading

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More Players Club Changes

Here is more information from a press release about the new Hard Rock “loyalty program.”  I guess that is a better name than “players club” since you can earn points doing much more than just gambling! More Players Club Changes was last … Continue reading

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Players Club Changes

From a recent news release:  American Casino & Entertainment Properties (ACEP), the parent company of Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur and Aquarius Casino Resort (Laughlin), has announced an enhanced ace | PLAY™ card program. … Continue reading

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Las Vegas Changes

Out with the old – in with the new. Here are some of the changes we have noticed recently in the casinos where we hang out. Las Vegas Changes was last modified: March 18th, 2012 by queen of comps

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New Edition of Tax Book

A new edition of Tax Help for Gamblers is now available, both as a paperback and an eBook.  Go to ShopLVA before March 31 for a 50% discount on the softcover – $15 including shipping.   The eBook is priced at $9.98. … Continue reading

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28th Anniversary of Our First Vegas Vacation

In March of 1984 Brad and I took our first vacation together – a trip to Las Vegas, of course. I had been in Las Vegas years before, but just a short stop on a trip from Indiana to California.  Brad had been in … Continue reading

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Problem Gambling

I would like to recommend  a 2-part article by Frank Kneeland, recounting his interview with Dr. William G. McCown on the subject of “Problem Gambling Prevention.”   Dr. McCown is considered one of the foremost researchers into pathological gambling in the country. … Continue reading

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