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More Frugal Gambling (Gambling Theories Methods)

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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."

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.

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.

If you're gambling in Vegas and can't figure these tips out by yourself, you shouldn't be there. Worst $14 I've ever spent.

If you read Jean's (the self proclaimed "Queen of Comps") original book "Frugal Gambling", you know her shtick: if you're going to gamble, play games with the lowest house advantage and take advantage of coupons and comps. While some of the ideas in her first book were just silly (dumpster diving for coupons, sneak buffet food out in doggie bags), it did give the neophyte some insight on how to negotiate through the sometimes confusing world of casino comps. I expected something a little more insightful from this sequel, but as its title implies, it's just, well, more of the same. Unfortunately it takes her 400 pages to cover some very basic information in how casino marketing, players clubs, and hosts work. Her favorite phrases seem to be "while players clubs change all the time, in general...". Her other favorite activity seems to be hyping her own software, her other books, and her publisher's other products. Her folksy grandma's lecture style prose gets very tiresome very quickly, as does her daughter's (the "Frugal Princess") anecdotes, which are sprinkled throughout ad nauseum.

If you know absolutely nothing about how casino comps work and have never read anything on the subject, this book may have some value. Otherwise, save your money and just read the pamphlets you can get free at the casino players club booths to find up to date information.

My husband read this book cover to cover before our planned vacation to Los Vegas. He said it gave great tips!!!

Jean Scott's original book The Frugal Gambler was good enough for me. If you're interested in getting the most for you're money in a casino these books are worth reading. They are based around getting the casino to give you freebies for playing their games, but you already knew this if you're interested in this product. Go with the original Frugal Gambler and if you really want more info, then buy this one.

If you have a trip planned to Las Vegas, or any other casino destination, you need to pick up this book. It will pay for itself many times over.

Ever wondered how those 'VIP's' rush by you in the buffet line? Well, even a low roller can get these types of comps. Have your friends received free rooms in Vegas? No, these comps aren't given to just high rollers. Nickel and quarter players get these types of comps too. Jean's book outlines a simple, easy to understand method for getting comps. All you need is to get ONE comp based on info in this book and it's paid for itself.

Don't expect to receive any 'casino secrets' on how to beat a slot machine or how to beat keno. That's horse excrement. What you will receive is proven information on playing the games that CAN beat the casino.

If you enjoy playing in the casinos, it's time you received the most bang for your buck. Jean's book will put you in the right direction for free food, free rooms and free shows!

This book is an easy read and is loaded with useful information on all aspects of gambling. It is packed full of tips for playing video poker, getting the most out of slot clubs, how to get comps,and how to ask for comps, tips on money management, tipping, connecting with a host, the list goes on and on. I would reccomend this book to anyone who visits casinos and wants to get the most bang for their buck...

Jean Scott has written a wonderful sequel to The Frugal Gambler. More Frugal Gambling is a huge book, over 400 pages, and what a bargain it is. Ms. Scott is a fluid and engaging writer and has packed this book with useful information. Want to contact a host? Ms. Scott will tell you how and also offer a few hints on what to say. Confused between cash back and bounce back cash? Ms. Scott will straighten you out. There is a wonderful chapter on gambling personalities...will you recognize yourself? An interesting chapter devotes itself to slot clubs, what they can offer you and how to get the maximum benefit from them. My favorite chapter deals with couponing...how to do it, what to look for and the ethics of couponing. There is a treasure trove of information here. Suitable for the beginner, novice or experienced gambler, there is something here for everyone. Ms. Scott's daughter Angela lends her very sensible advice to the novice gambler. Sure to hit the best seller list, this book is very readable and will return its purchase price many times over.