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Summary: This is Good But....
Review: There is no denying that this book is very good for the low roller looking to get some comps. Jean Scott really does understand the comping system inside and out. It is not as much fun as Max Rubin's Comp City and it can't touch Frank Scoblete's Guerrilla Gambling which is really the best overall book ever written on gambling, comps and psychology in my opinion. However, readers who want to learn how to extract the most from video poker will truly relish many of Scott's ideas, althouh some are a little far fetched.
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Summary: Good intro for the unintiated
Review: This book gives a fairly good introduction on how to leverage comps if you are a neophyte to the casino world. Instead of insisting you play only her games of preference, she gives advice on how to have a good time while minimizing losses, and advice on how to move to "the next level" if you become more interested in optimizing your play.While giving expected payoffs for the better paying games (i.e., video poker), no strategies are presented, so if that's what you want look elsewhere. It does serve as a starting point for further research into game strategy, if you wish further information the appendix lists some good sources. Some of her suggestions are just bizarre, such as asking hotel maids for discarded coupon books, taking doggie bags for leftover food, etc. If you need to go to these extremes to save a buck or two on vacation you are probably better off staying home. Nothing here is particularly new or groundbreaking, but it will give the clueless a good place to start when they walk into a casino for the first time. Overall it's an enjoyable and easy read, with lots of anecdotal advice, some good, some just silly.
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Summary: Good intro for the unintiated
Review: This book gives a fairly good introduction on how to leverage comps if you are a neophyte to the casino world. Instead of insisting you play only her games of preference, she gives advice on how to have a good time while minimizing losses, and advice on how to move to "the next level" if you become more interested in optimizing your play. While giving expected payoffs for the better paying games (i.e., video poker), no strategies are presented, so if that's what you want look elsewhere. It does serve as a starting point for further research into game strategy, if you wish further information the appendix lists some good sources. Some of her suggestions are just bizarre, such as asking hotel maids for discarded coupon books, taking doggie bags for leftover food, etc. If you need to go to these extremes to save a buck or two on vacation you are probably better off staying home. Nothing here is particularly new or groundbreaking, but it will give the clueless a good place to start when they walk into a casino for the first time. Overall it's an enjoyable and easy read, with lots of anecdotal advice, some good, some just silly.
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Summary: Buy only if you have no idea how casino marketing works
Review: This book is a great introduction into casino marketing and how they get you into thier casino to gamble. There is no miracle in this book to get a ton of free stuff. This book and her "new" book are the same book just her old book she doesn't try to sell you all her other products. There is no reason to buy this book unless you don't know how to sign up for a slot club or ask a pit boss/slot host for free things.
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Summary: Buy only if you have no idea how casino marketing works
Review: This book is a great introduction into casino marketing and how they get you into thier casino to gamble. There is no miracle in this book to get a ton of free stuff. This book and her "new" book are the same book just her old book she doesn't try to sell you all her other products. There is no reason to buy this book unless you don't know how to sign up for a slot club or ask a pit boss/slot host for free things.
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Summary: Buy only if you have no idea how casino marketing works
Review: This book is a great introduction into casino marketing and how they get you into thier casino to gamble. There is no miracle in this book to get a ton of free stuff. This book and her "new" book are the same book just her old book she doesn't try to sell you all her other products. There is no reason to buy this book unless you don't know how to sign up for a slot club or ask a pit boss/slot host for free things.
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Summary: A great overview of the comp system!
Review: This book is a great overview of how to get the most out of the comp system. Scott talks mostly about video poker, but much of her advice also applies to table games.
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Summary: How to get the most for your gambling dollar
Review: This book is a very good introduction to the world of casino perks. If you don't understand slots club, complimentaries, etc. this book will help you nagivate through the confusing world of casino marketing and slot clubs. If you're going to gamble, gamble smartly and get the bounty that casinos are willing to offer to you. If you are a seasoned gambler and comp wizard, this book may be a little elementary for you. However, even the most experienced gambler will get several times the cover price in information. Highly recommeneded for anyone who thinks they are not getting all they are entitled to from the casinos.
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Summary: Mostly Old Hat
Review: This book is disappointing for several reasons. The glaring one is the fact that most of the author's advice falls into the "use your slot card and the casinos will give you presents" category. There is very little strategy in the book, although it emphasizes playing video poker over any other game. I did not think the more "esoteric" advice for getting freebies such as garbage picking, airplane bumping, buffet bagging was worthwhile unless you are a fanatic for frugality as this author seems to be. This book pales in comparison to other Vegas books such as 24/7 and Guerrilla Gambling. If you are looking to go the comp route and you also want to learn how to play the games, I recommend Guerrilla Gambling. If you want to get inside the casino and see what not to do, I recommend 24/7. There are other worthwhile books on the market that are also much better than Frugal Gambler such as The Mensa Guide to Casino Games, and The Idiot's Guide to Gambling Like A Pro. But if you only want to read one book, I'd recommend Guerrilla Gambling. Frugal Gambling has one or two interesting moments but the book just doesn't hold up in light of the others that I've read.
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Summary: Gotta gamble? Get this book!
Review: This book tells you what games to play for the maximum payback and how to find the best deals and comps (freebies) in Las Vegas. The book focuses on video poker more than any other game. This is the book that first taught me what I needed to know to play video poker with the optimal strategy and how judge the paytables on the various machines. Not all information is provided for every type of video poker machine, but Jean points you in the right direction for just about everything you need. And even though I haven't yet been to Vegas, I'm much better prepared for when I do go. And if you're not getting any comps when you go to Vegas, you need this book. Jean will show you that you DON'T have to be a high roller to get them. S. Nelson
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