Category Archives: Vegas Discounts

Back to Basics

Posted on January 22, 2021 by queen of comps

We can’t forget the pain of 2020 that is continuing into 2021, but I feel I must now regain my basic positive outlook and once again return to my long-term goals for this blog: providing practical ideas on how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advantage Play, Brad Stories, Caesars, Casino Hosts, Casino Promotions, Comments, Comps, Coronavirus, Couponing, Discounts, Gambling Resources, Health, It's Personal, Meal Promo, Memories, Slot Clubs, Travel, Vegas Discounts, Web Sites | 7 Comments

DING DONG – THE “UP TO” WITCH IS DEAD!

Posted on March 2, 2019 by queen of comps

In the middle of February, I was just getting ready to write here in my blog a rant about how I and most other players hated casino offers with that dreaded “up to” phrase.  Many casinos sometimes use mystery multipliers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyd Gaming, Casino Promotions, Meal Promo, Palms, Senior Promotion, South Point Casino, Stations, Vegas Discounts, Video Poker, Web Sites | 9 Comments

ZorkFest Frugal Fee Deadline Extended

Posted on April 20, 2018 by queen of comps

Did you look at the ZorkFest website earlier and knew this travel and gambling conference had a lot of interesting events but you just couldn’t organize your schedule to take advantage of the frugal early-bird registration I recommended?  Well, you … Continue reading →

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A Vegas Frugal and Fun Travel Festival

Posted on March 4, 2018 by queen of comps

Many of you are probably already familiar with the TravelZork website as a resource for tons of frugal hints to save you money on travel – covering airlines, hotels, casinos, Vegas, and loyalty programs.  Now they are sponsoring a “travel … Continue reading →

Posted in Casino Promotions, Comps, Couponing, Discounts, Gambling Resources, Hotel Information, Media Appearances, Non-gambling Activities, Non-gambling Promo, Online, Podcast, Public Appearances, Slot Clubs, Travel, Vegas Discounts, Web Sites | Comments Off on A Vegas Frugal and Fun Travel Festival

Parking on the Vegas Strip

Posted on May 14, 2017 by queen of comps

Of course a frugal person is going to look for ways to avoid parking fees when they visit a Vegas Strip casino.  But this is not only a very complex subject but a rapidly-moving information target.  I am typing fast … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Slot Clubs, Transportation, Vegas Discounts | 6 Comments

FRUGAL RESOURCES

Posted on August 17, 2015 by queen of comps

While doing the research on my current project to update my book More Frugal Gambling, especially the coupon chapter, I became re-acquainted with a fellow retired English teacher I had met many years ago.  Dewey has tons of frugal ideas … Continue reading →

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Vegas News Items

Posted on February 13, 2015 by queen of comps

Satisfying the “Crave”: Last night Brad and I visited the White Castle that just opened a week or so ago on the Strip, at the Casino Royale. First one west of the Mississippi! The buns are not exactly the same … Continue reading →

Posted in City News, Food Review, Non-gambling Activities, Sports, Travel, Vegas Discounts | 1 Comment

Details About myVEGAS

Posted on September 25, 2014 by queen of comps

Once again I want to encourage readers of this blog to go back every few days or so and read the “Comments.” There is often very useful information there, adding to subjects I have discussed earlier. A case in point … Continue reading →

Posted in Comments, Comps, Online, Vegas Discounts | 1 Comment

The Frugal Poll

Posted on January 9, 2014 by queen of comps

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 | 4 Comments

Vegas on the Cheap

Posted on February 2, 2012 by queen of comps

Here is the most recent YouTube video in the popular series of free educational gambling videos presented by Steve Bourie on his American Casino Guide Web site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGGxU3a3N8o.  I give many hints on how to “do” Vegas frugally so you can keep more money in your … Continue reading →

Posted in Couponing, Non-gambling Activities, Vegas Discounts | 4 Comments