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The Frugal Gambler | 
 enlarge | Author: Jean Scott
Publisher: Huntington Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 619466
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 222
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0929712420
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.420973
EAN: 9780929712420
ASIN: 0929712420
Publication Date: July 2005
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One of the All-Time Best-Selling Gambling Books Now Updated Learn the low-roller secrets for: Staying free at hotel-casinos Beating casino promotions Eating and drinking on the house Playing video poker for profit Getting bumped from airplanes and flying for free Though Jean Scott was well-known to a select few Las Vegas aficionados throughout the '90s, it wasn't until the publication of the first edition of THE FRUGAL GAMBLER in 1998 that she became a household name to casino players across the country. Since then, it's likely that no gambling personality has been featured more often in the media than this "Gambling Grandma." Her frequent national publicity, her long-term success in casinos around the world, and the solid low-rolling advantage-lay techniques she's divulged along the way have all helped catapult THE FRUGAL GAMBLER into the ranks of best-selling gambling books. And now THE FRUGAL GAMBLER is completely revised and updated. New information includes a completely revamped chapter on video poker, updated coverage of getting the most out of slot clubs, recent examples of exploitable gambling promotions, and a brand new Resources section, identifying the best sources of player information available from books to software to the Internet.
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 Queen of Frugal October 22, 2006
Jean Scott may not have been the originator of the wise advice: "A penny saved is a penny earned," but it fits her philosophy perfectly. I am a professional gambler and writer (Casino Gambling for Fun and Profit:Second Edition)and note that much of the money to be squeezed out of the casinos comes from cash coupons, cashback, promotions, etc. Jean Scott is a master at getting the last penny in fringe benefits from the casinos.
J. Edward Crowder, Ph.D.
 The Frugal Gambler January 29, 2005
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
I really didn't think it gave me much information on deals in Vegas which I thought it would.
Not Very Frugal Buy September 8, 2004
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I believe that The Frugal Gambler, and the sequel, More Frugal Gambling, were highly relevant in the old days. By old days I mean when Casino Hosts had discretion in issuing comps. Today the system is so highly automated by Slot Club Cards that there is little room for negotiation for better comps. Today you need to simply SIGN UP for a card where ever you are playing. One thing I do find problematic about this series is that it does not address the need to stick to one club, whether it be Harrahs or Ceasars or whatever, in order to get the most bang for your buck. Spreading your gambling budget between multiple casinos merely dilutes your value to each of those casinos.
If you are a table player, then definately check out Comp City, by Max Rubin. You can still buck the table rating system today. That is until MindPlay rating systems become universal.
 Buy only if you have no idea how casino marketing works March 25, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
Rehashes Basic Information September 20, 2002
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Most of the information in her book is available on cable TV for free. She gives very little specific information regarding anything about how to play. If you want info on how to join a slot club, available free at any casino, then this book is for you. Otherwise, forget it.
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