I am thankful for the early literary pioneers in skilled gambling. They gave me the idea that this was even possible and provided some basic resources to start on this amazing journey.
I am thankful that there are still some casinos that don’t consider video poker players the enemy. They understand that almost all of them are not a danger to their bottom line. And for the few players that are, they often bring along spouses, relatives, and friends who will more than make up the difference.
I am thankful that casino buffets are offering more healthy choices.
I am thankful that casinos give out free play. It may not be as much as it used to be or as much as I want, but whatever I get I count it as an appreciated extra.
I am thankful for gambling Internet forums, which have helped me become a more successful gambler.
I am thankful for multiple-point days, a favorite casino promotion of mine.
I am thankful for caring and efficient casino hosts, many who have smoothed our casino path for years and become good friends.
I am thankful for all the non-gambling entertainment options casinos provide when I want a change from the machines and the tables.
I am thankful for my gaming writer colleagues, who continually quench my thirst for more information about my chosen avocation. No matter how long you have been gambling, there is always something new you can learn.
I am thankful for the abundance of friends I have made through gambling associations, both in bricks-and-mortar casinos and online.
I am SO thankful for Brad – for millions of reasons, but an important one is that we can share our love of gambling – and we are on the same page in this area.
And, last, but not least by any means, I am thankful that YOU are reading this blog. I threaten to retire from writing all the time. But when you write in the Comments, or send a personal e-mail, or meet me in a casino – and say how much you love this blog and how the information here is helping make your casino visits more enjoyable and successful – well, that makes me feel useful. I am thankful for your appreciation.
A blessed Thanksgiving to all of you!
I agree with all of your Thankful posts, you may have retired from your first profession but continue to teach us with every blog. I am also thankful that you talk about Brad being your gaming companion and I am also thankful that a Vegas vacation is a much needed TOGETHER trip that my husband and I equally enjoy. Happy Holidays!!
Thank you Jean . Reminds me to be more thankfull.
Great to see you & Brad are still at it.
We stayed in Vegas Nov.16 – 20. Room and resort fees comped thanks to your advice from near ten years ago. Corner suite in the Fantasy Tower Palms. Your advice has saved us thousands! Enjoy the years as you s l o w down.
hi jean and brad
we are greatful for all the information you have shared
with us over all these years. PLEASE DON’T QUIT.
jean and tim lakly
Both Sharon and myself wish both you and Brad a very Happy Thanksgiving.
While I and presumably just about everyone else have reasons to be thankful, my casino-related expression of thanks is specific:
Thank you, Vegas casino operators, for responding to the recession by cutting back service, increasing prices, and destroying all but a very few good games. Without these wise actions, Vegas would still be an attractive place to visit, and the congestion and crowding that six years ago, were threatening to turn Vegas into L.A. in the Desert would have overwhelmed the city. Also, I might have been tempted to move back there, and had I done so, I would probably be dead, as unhealthy as Vegas is.
So the stupidity of those who govern Vegas (the casinos) has saved both the city and my life! What could be better to be thankful for?
I am so thankful for all your advice in this blog. You have a wonderful way of making it so thorough and enjoyable. I have learned so much from you. Keep up the great work. The best to you and Brad during the holiday season. Ed and Ronell P.
This is the first comment I have ever posted to anyone’s blog. I have read your books cover to cover and read your weekly blog religiously. My casino experiences are enjoyable, well informed and sometimes even profitable because of the insight and knowledge you have shared. PLEASE, don’t even THINK about retiring from writing. Your contributions are invaluable.
I don’t know how much you make, doing what you do, but I hope you know that you make a difference. Thank you for the difference your books and your blog and your software have made for me.
I too am thankful for all of your knowledge about VP, and you sharing it with us. My trips to Vegas are much more successful now. Good Health and Happy Thanksgiving.
Wonderful post! My hubby and I are thankful for most of those things that you mentioned ~ it was because of you that we started our journey playing video poker many years ago. 🙂 We’ll be coming to Vegas in January ~ hope to bump into you and Brad again while we’re there!
Happy Thanksgiving to you both!
Georgi & Gary Sears
(from sunny Florida)
I am thankful for your making us smarter players.