Monthly Archives: July 2012

August Vegas Promotions

Posted on July 31, 2012 by queen of comps

I am happy that a lot of players are finding this monthly series helpful to them.  I see many of you are taking my advice to be very flexible.  Out-of-towners are looking to find a way to move their play away … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions | 5 Comments

The Rest of the Story

Posted on July 29, 2012 by queen of comps

Okay, I’m finally rested up after ten wonderful but non-stop days with two always-energetic teenage girls.  So, now for the rest of the senior-moment story I started earlier. First, a response to some of your questions and comments:   It was … Continue reading →

Posted in It's Personal | 13 Comments

Ten Days of Teenagers

Posted on July 26, 2012 by queen of comps

Brad and I have been busy entertaining our granddaughter and her friend  during their 10-day visit with us, our graduation gift to Kaitlynn.  So much fun – and very little time for mundane things like video poker and blogs!  Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Family News, Travel | 3 Comments

A Senior Moment

Posted on July 21, 2012 by queen of comps

Let’s face it squarely – neither Brad’s nor my mind is as sharp as it used to be.  In a casino especially we find we need to compensate for this.  We play slower and make our sessions shorter so we don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in It's Personal | 8 Comments

Try It – You Might Like It

Posted on July 16, 2012 by queen of comps

Do you like to try something before you buy it? Here is something for all of you who like to study about gambling in order to increase your knowledge  and thus perhaps increase your bankroll.  Although the title of this resource contains the word “blackjack,” you … Continue reading →

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July Vegas Promotions

Posted on July 12, 2012 by queen of comps

This is the monthly promotions list I promised so both out-of-towners as well as Vegas locals can have more information to help them find better plays.  Some caveats here:  This is by no means an exhaustive list but just what … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Palms, Video Poker | 10 Comments

Planning a VP Vacation – to Atlantic City or Anywhere

Posted on July 8, 2012 by queen of comps

I promised that I would eventually talk about gambling during our recent Atlantic City vacation.  Although this was primarily a recreational visit for us to an area which we hadn’t explored for five years, it was a Harrah’s Seven Stars … Continue reading →

Posted in Atlantic City, Video Poker | 7 Comments

The Not-So-High-Points in Atlantic City

Posted on July 4, 2012 by queen of comps

Not  everything went like clockwork on our Atlantic City trip, but we are big on having fun and not letting small glitches spoil things for us.   I like what Abraham Lincoln said:  “I want it said of me by those who … Continue reading →

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