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Monthly Archives: January 2014
FEBRUARY VEGAS PROMOTIONS
MORE PARTNERING Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., a casino operator based in Las Vegas (but with no casinos in Las Vegas), has reached a deal with Wynn Resorts Ltd. giving its high rollers access to Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Pinnacle owns … Continue reading
Posted in Casino Promotions
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News You Might Have Missed
Use a Software Bug to Win Video Poker? That’s a Federal Hacking Case – http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/05/game-king/. And you might get away with it! http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/11/video-poker-case/. News You Might Have Missed was last modified: January 26th, 2014 by queen of comps
Posted in Interesting Reads
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EXTREME, EVEN WEIRD
I must be getting old and losing touch. It seems like so much happening – especially on TV, but in the real world too – the operative word is “extreme.” And the extreme whatever often leads to what I … Continue reading
Posted in City News, Interesting Reads, It's Personal
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Getting Old
Today Brad turned 82 – I hit 75 last month – this has got me ruminating on the subject of aging and gambling. Brad and I are slowing down some; we definitely can’t put in the long video poker sessions we used to do … Continue reading
Posted in It's Personal
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A New Orleans Trip Report
Our trip to New Orleans started in Columbus, GA, where we had just spent the Christmas holidays with the Frugal Princess family. Now it was time, December 29th, for a road trip with my daughter, Angela, and her hubby, Steve … Continue reading
Posted in Family News, Harrah's New Orleans, Slots, Video Poker
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Casino Marketing Partnerships
Cross-marketing has always been a technique used by casinos, but it is really picking up steam these days. Umbrella companies send offers to customers, not just for their home casinos but for sister – brother? – properties. Caesars Entertainment is … Continue reading
Posted in Caesars, Casino Promotions, MGM, Travel
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The Frugal Poll
Recently the Las Vegas Advisor ran a poll about the most frugal thing you’ve ever done in Vegas. The results are in and they are hilarious: http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/poll-arch.cfm One of the comments mentioned “… and looked into trash cans for discarded … Continue reading
Posted in City News, Comps, Couponing, Good Reads, Vegas Discounts
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JANUARY VEGAS PROMOTIONS
My quote to remember and strive for in 2014: “Always try to be a little kinder than is necessary.”— J.M. Barrie,Scottish writer and dramatist Sorry this report is a little late – I like to give you a heads up … Continue reading
Posted in Casino Promotions
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