More Frugal Gambling (Gambling Theories Methods) [Paperback]

Jean Scott (Author)

Book Description

Series: Gambling Theories Methods | Publication Date: November 1, 2003

The Queen of Comps is Back!

Actually, she never left. Since the publication of the bestselling The Frugal Gambler in 1998, Jean Scott has been busily plying her low-roller trade in casinos throughout America and sharing ehr exploits with the world via appearances on Dateline, 48 Hours, and the Travel Channel

The first Frugal took the gambling world by storm by showing how small players can get in on the bonanza of casino giveaways, including free rooms, free food, and free shows. Now Queen Jean is back with a veritable truckload of new frugal advice for recreational gamblers who want to stretch their money and fun in casinos.

More Frugal Gambling is a 400-plus-page powerhouse packed with new and improved techniques for navigating the fast-growing and constantly changing casino scene. Jean hits all the hotspots of low-level advantage play, including the ins and outs of slot clubs, cashback, bounce-back, and comps; finding and beating promotions and tournaments; and using coupons, casino mail offers, and slot hosts to get the freebies that most assume are beyond their reach.

Special sections from Jean's daughter, Angela, assure that beginners and casual player's aren't left out.

More Frugal Gambling is just that: more of what made the Gambling Grandma the favorite of hundreds of thousands of satisfied frugal aficionados.

Long live the Queen!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Scott's books resonate with readers because they're practical; just about anyone can implement her techniques. This is the reason that the gambling industry should be aware of what she's writing. Scott is neither a pie-in-the-sky system seller nor a wide-eyed ingenue seduced by free alcohol and branded slot machines." -- Patrick Roberts "Global Gaming Business Magazine"

From the Publisher

MORE FRUGAL GAMBLING is Scott's long-awaited sequel. In the inimitable warm and reassuring style of the "gambling grandma," Scott reveals a further five years' worth of casino experience and exploits. MORE FRUGAL GAMBLING includes extensive coverage of slots, video poker, slot clubs, casino promotions, and couponing, as well as practical advice on keeping money safe, gambling and taxes, and casino security. Scott continues to be a media staple, appearing regularly on the Travel Channel.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 406 pages
• Publisher: Huntington Press (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929712412
• ISBN-13: 978-0929712413
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I Would Be Ashamed To Be Seen With This Woman, April 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: More Frugal Gambling (Gambling Theories Methods) (Paperback)

Taking "leftovers" in a doggie bag from a buffet line back to your hotel room...heavens! That's not being a low-roller. That's more like being low class. She digs through garbage cans for thrown away coupons from Fun Books. The Pit Boss tells her she'll need to gamble another hour to qualify for a comp so she sneaks back in 45 minutes because as she tells the reader that's "close enough to an hour." Gawd! It's a wonder "Brad" (her husband) hasn't horsewhipped this woman. This "Queen" needs dethroning. My favorite two pages of her original "Frugal" are pages 134 and 135. On 134 she urges the reader to be ethical...and on the very next page suggests that the reader KEEP the hotel key when they check out so they can slip into the hotel's casino on a later date and show the room key during special guests-only promotions. No gambling tips whatsover. She keeps reccomending other books. Worthless!! Want to read a great book on Las Vegas and gambling written with style and grace? Try Marc Cooper's new book, "The Last Honest Place in America."

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Ok, But nothing insightful, March 22, 2004

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Andrew J Punch (Marion, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: More Frugal Gambling (Gambling Theories Methods) (Paperback)

The basic idea in this book is your are going to lose money at a casino the trick is to get enough "comps" to make up for your losses. Mrs. Scott describes how slots are a big part of the casinos take and how they should only be played "for fun". She then devotes 1/4 of the book to video poker and how it can, over the long term, one can break even with playing accepted strategy. The last part of the book is what I found most disappointing. Mrs. Scott states there are 3 ways to get comps, Earn them on your Players Card, Get them in the mail, or ask a slot host. There is no real insight into the comp world.

My other complaint is on just about every other page she pushes all her other products from Huntington Press, and her video poker computer simulation program.

To sum up this book play video poker, you will lose the least amount of money, clip coupons, look for free promotions and ask a slot host for free things.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Frugal Too Much, March 26, 2004

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Bonzer Wolf (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: More Frugal Gambling (Gambling Theories Methods) (Paperback)

This book is a huge disappointment and an even bigger waste of money. The book is an attempt to update a 1998 book on the same subject. Scott appears to be saying that you are going to lose money at a casino so you need to get enough "comps" to make up for your losses. Scott devotes much of the book to video poker and how a player can break even while playing accepted strategy. The way to learn this strategy is to spend money on more of her "Frugal" products. On just about every other page she urges you to purchase other Huntingdon Press products, including her video poker computer simulation program.
The last part of the book is even more disappointing. Scott states there are three ways to get comps, earn them on your Players Card, get mailings, or ask a slot host. Is this a revelation or something that is common knowledge to even the most naive player? You can sum up the entire book in one sentence. Play video poker, clip coupons, look for free promotions, ask a slot host for freebies and spend money on Jean Scott endorsed products. Scott believes this formula will lose you the least amount of money if you gamble in casinos.