Category Archives: Food Review

A Textbook Trip Report Part 3

Before I start addressing some of the many questions I’ve been asked about the gambling part of our Harrah’s Cherokee casino visit, I need to give some details about the non-gambling part for those who wanted some up-to-date information for … Continue reading

Posted in Advantage Play, Bankroll, Brad Stories, Caesars, Casino Player Benefits, Cherokee Casino, Family News, Food Review, Gaming Writing, Hotel Information, Memories, Non-gambling Activities, Q+A, Slot Clubs, Slots, Video Poker | 14 Comments

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

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Harrah’s Tahoe Trip Report -Part 1

In the spring of 2019, as we’d done many times down through the years, Brad and I flew from Vegas to Reno, where a limo took us to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.  Little did we know that this trip would be our … Continue reading

Posted in Advantage Play, Caesars, Family News, Food Review, Harrahs Lake Tahoe, Hotel Information, Non-Vegas Casinos, Reno, Travel, Video Poker | 12 Comments

A Rambling Trip Report

Off to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino from Columbus, Georgia, one way 270 miles. First, filling up the tank for Angela and Steve’s truck. Ouch! We no longer have a car, so this was my first experience with the gas-price shock. Down … Continue reading

Posted in Brad Stories, Cherokee Casino, Comps, Food Review, Hotel Information, Memories, Non-Vegas Casinos, Travel, Video Poker | 6 Comments

November News and Promotions

Before I start talking about November promotions, I need to give you a heads-up about an important December note.  You may have heard for years that December is the best time to go to Las Vegas if you are looking … Continue reading

Posted in Arizona Charlie’s, Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, City News, Food Review, Meal Promo, Non-gambling Promo, Senior Promotion, South Point Casino, Video Poker | 4 Comments

A Story – Under a Harvest Moon (Part 2)

Last week we left our elderly couple outside the El Cortez pondering their next move.  They actually were surprising themselves by feeling perky and even a little adventurous.  So instead of calling Uber and heading home for a usual early … Continue reading

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Mid-Month News and Views

As I discussed in my last blog, many casinos are ramping up the coupons and discounts for their eateries. You can snag discounts with your Stations Boarding Pass players card at two coffee shops:  Lucky Penny at the Palms and … Continue reading

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comments, Couponing, Discounts, Food Review, Gripes, Interesting Reads, Meal Promo, Memories, Palms, Senior Promotion, Slots, Stations, Video Poker | 6 Comments

Food for Thought

I am going to hijack the saying “Man can not live by bread alone” and revise it for the subject of this blog: “You can not gamble in a casino 24 hours a day; you have to stop and eat … Continue reading

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More June Promotions – and Beyond

I hope you took my advice last week to make it a habit to check Scot’s Bonus Point List, not just on the first of the month but periodically all month long.  As I have often mentioned, casinos are sometimes … Continue reading

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JUNE NEWS AND PROMOTIONS

The best promotion in June for many video poker players – both locals and visitors – will be going on at the South Point casino all month: “Half Price Gas & Goods.”  Earn and redeem $25 in slot club points … Continue reading

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