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A Fond Frugal Farewell
Back in 1999, Brad and I had been having good success in casinos for 15 years and word was getting around about it, especially after we appeared on “48 Hours.” Friends were hearing about all the comps we were getting … Continue reading
Posted in Advantage Play, Comps, Frugal Fridays, It's Personal, Meet-ups, Memories, Online, Public Appearances, Q+A, TV Appearance, Video Poker
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A Textbook Trip Report Part 2
In my last blog, I talked about my extensive planning for our recent visit to the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in North Carolina. This made for a smooth and relaxing start to our family vacation, a pleasant six-hour trip north through … Continue reading
A Textbook Trip Report – Part 1
Twenty-five years ago, I started writing how-to books and articles about ways to play smarter in a casino. Over that time, I occasionally talked about the experiences of other players, but almost every idea I ever discussed came from the … Continue reading
The BIG Question
I field questions all the time about all sorts of gambling and casino topics. But recently, it seems they can mostly be combined into one big question: Why is it getting so hard to be an advantage player? And then many … Continue reading
Posted in Advantage Play, Casino Hosts, Casino Player Benefits, Comps, Memories, Online, Q+A, Slot Clubs, Technology, Video Poker, Web Sites
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Reno Trip Report
My recent casino visit to Reno was definitely a trip down memory lane. Although I’d never played or stayed at the Silver Legacy before, Brad and I had made many trips to the city, especially back in the mid-’80s when … Continue reading
Las Vegas Trip Report Part 1
I’ve always said that the more fun you have on a vacation, the longer it takes to recover. Well, my visit to Las Vegas ended more than three weeks ago and I’m just now rested up enough to tackle a trip report. … Continue reading
Posted in Advantage Play, Comps, Couponing, Downtown Vegas, Four Queens, Meet-ups, Memories, Podcast, Public Appearances, Video Poker
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Fun Trip to Atlantic City, Circa 2022 – Part 1
This was my first purely recreational casino trip. Yes, my first casino trip, to Las Vegas in 1984, was mostly recreational; it was Brad’s and my first vacation together in our new wonderful relationship. Still, there was a tiny bit … Continue reading
Prepping for Atlantic City Visit and Frugal Get-Together
In my last blog, I popped the news that these days, I don’t always play advantage video poker when I am in a casino. Most of the time I do, but because of changes in my personal life circumstances and in … Continue reading
The Joy of Recreational Gambling
Some of you may be surprised that I am writing about this subject. And I understand that; I’ve been talking primarily about advantage play for 30+ years. I’ve never said that it wasn’t fun, but sometimes it may seem more … Continue reading
Hints and Pics from the Frugal Files
Some of you told me that my last blog was depressing. I feel your pain. I realize that hearing about negative changes in the casino world is anything but uplifting. I also fear the future of downgrades, like when I … Continue reading →